🌟 Teacher & Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.

🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.

🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.

Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙

This month's recipients are:

Malaya Leslie, Student, Cascade High School

Susan Smithson, Teacher, Cascade High School

Clarrisa Montiel Velazquez, Student, East Side Elementary School

Kelly Heflin, Teacher, East Side Elementary School

👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!

#StudentOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #CascadeHighSchool #EastSideElementarySchool #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

🚪✨ Opening Doors. Unlocking Potential. ✨🚪

📚 Members of the Bedford County Schools Board of Education recently attended the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Leadership Conference and Annual Convention in Nashville, joining #education leaders from across Tennessee to exchange ideas, strengthen leadership skills and learn from one another.

🤝 Centered around this year's theme, "Opening Doors, Unlocking Potential," the leadership conference focused on strengthening the working relationships between school boards and superintendents through collaboration, #leadership development and team-building, all with the goal of improving student achievement.

💡 The Annual Convention provided opportunities to learn about successful #student achievement programs, discover innovative educational practices and explore new ideas being implemented in school districts across Tennessee.

🎓 Strong leadership. Shared vision. Student success. By continuing to learn, collaborate and grow as educational leaders, our board members are helping support opportunities for BCS students to reach their full potential!💛🖤

#TSBA #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

📚Inspiring a Love of Reading, One Story at a Time!❤️

There’s something special about sharing a good book, sparking a child’s imagination and helping young readers discover the joy of reading! 📖✨

Thank you, Cooper Steel, for investing in #students at East Side Elementary School by regularly visiting classrooms to read and model a love for reading. By taking time out of their schedules to share stories and connect with students, these volunteers are helping nurture a positive attitude toward reading and showing children just how meaningful it can be. 💛

The impact of these moments goes beyond the pages of a book. They help encourage curiosity, inspire a lifelong love of learning and remind students that members of their community care about their growth and success. 🥰

#ReadingMatters #CommunitySupport #Grateful #CooperSteel #BedfordCountySchools

💚See Something. Say Something.📢

#Student safety is a top priority at #BedfordCountySchools, and reporting suspicious activity is a key part of that. 🔎

If you notice something unusual, something concerning or something that just doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Speak up. Sharing what you see could help prevent a situation before it happens.💪

🔎See something.

📢 Say something.

💚 Your voice can protect a life.

#BeAware #YourVoiceMatters #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StrongerTogether #WeAreBedford