Russellville School District

TOY Spotlights | RSD Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  🎉 The 2023-2024 RSD Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Melissa Storm! Grade/Position: 4th Grade Teacher & Building Learning Coordinator Years in education: 19 Years at RSD: 19 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is the people!  I am surrounded by amazing humans that are constantly inspiring me.” Congratulations Mrs. Storm! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve!   🏆 🌟 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤  

TOY Spotlights | Oakland Heights Elementary School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  🎉 The 2023-2024 Oakland Heights Teacher of the Year is Ms. Makayla Golden! Grade/Position: 1st Grade Lead Teacher Years in education: 3 Years at RSD: 3 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is that our students are put first. Every decision that is made is based on what is best for our students.” Congratulations Ms. Golden! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | Russellville Intermediate School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  The 2023-2024 RIS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Sarah Connerly! 🎉  Grade/Position: Counselor/5th grade Years in education: 7 Years at RSD: 7 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “The Intermediate School is my favorite thing about RSD. The positive school culture is something you have to experience to understand. It is one of empowerment, trust, and support.” Congratulations Mrs. Connerly! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | Russellville Junior High School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️ The 2023-2024 RJHS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Jessica Baldwin! 🎉 Grade/Position: Library Media Specialist Years in education: 13 Years at RSD: 13 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “I love the people I work with in my building. RJHS has always felt like home.” Congratulations Mrs. Baldwin! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 🌟 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

TOY Spotlights | Center Valley Elementary Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️ The 2023-2024 Center Valley Elementary Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Baylee Baker! Grade/Position: 1st Grade Teacher Years in education: 8 Years at RSD: 8 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is the importance the district places on professional learning communities and collaboration throughout the district to ensure student success.” Congratulations Mrs. Baker! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | RCVA/SLC Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️ The 2023-2024 RCVA/SLC Teacher of the Year is Mr. Micah Bennett! Grade/Position: 9-12 Business / English Teacher Years in education: 16 Years at RSD: 4 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “Being a part of the Russellville School District the past 4 years has been a great experience because it has a family-like, small town atmosphere that reminds me of growing up in my hometown.” Congratulations Mr. Bennett! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ⭐ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

TOY Spotlights | RMS Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️ The 2023-2024 RMS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Kylie Gallegos! Grade/Position: 6th grade ELA Special Educator Years in education: 14 Years at RSD: 4 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “The team of teachers that I work with is absolutely incredible. We work together to make sure that ALL students have the opportunity to learn at a high level.” Congratulations Mrs. Gallegos! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

TOY Spotlights | Dwight Elementary Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  The 2023-2024 Dwight Elementary Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Monica Childers! Grade/Position: 2nd Grade Teacher Years in education: 6 Years at RSD: 6 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about working at Russellville School District is undoubtedly the incredible people I get to interact with every day—my coworkers and my students. My colleagues bring a wealth of knowledge, collaboration, and support, making our workplace a positive and inspiring environment.  Additionally, the students I have the privilege of working with each day bring energy, curiosity, and a constant reminder of the importance of our work. Their enthusiasm for learning inspires me to give my best.” Congratulations Mrs. Childers! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | London Elementary Teacher of the Year 📚 ♥️ The 2023-2024 London Elementary Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Ashlyn Gearhart! Grade/Position: 2nd Grade Teacher, Transitioning to 1st Grade Years in education: 10 Years at RSD: 8 ♥️ Favorite thing about RSD: "My favorite thing about RSD is the people. I love the team I get the pleasure of working with. They truly care about students, and want them to grow." Congratulations Mrs. Gearhart! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆✨ #OneRSD ♥️🌪️🖤

TOY Spotlights | Russellville High School Teacher of the Year 📚 The 2023-2024 RHS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Paxton Anderson Grade/Position: Special Education Teacher Years in education: 7 Years at RSD: 4 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: "The camaraderie and support from the faculty at my school. Whenever I need assistance or guidance, I can approach anyone, and they're always ready to lend a hand and contribute to our collective improvement as staff members." Congratulations Mrs. Anderson! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 #OneRSD