Cynthia Carter Nominated By: Christy Alderson

School Name: Liberty Christian Academy

Mrs. Cater has a classroom of 24 3rd grade students and goes out of her way to make each child feel exceptional.  My son has been sick for a number of days and Mrs. Carter called our house in the middle of the day, while in class and talked to my son and told him that the whole class has been praying for him to get better and then she had each child get on the phone and wish our son to get better soon.  Mrs. Carter exemplifies what a Christian should be like and sets standards for her children to follow.  Mrs Carter is the best teacher this school has and should be given many praises on the work that she does with her children.

Mrs.Sweeney

Nominated by: Skylar

School Name: rockfish christian academy

She is a great teacher she is fun makes the learning exciting and she should be awarded for her great effort and hard work to help this school!!!!!

Kristen Topka

Nominated By: Anyeliz Perez

School Name: Honeycutt Elementary

My daughter was in Kindergarten when I first met Mrs. Topka. My daughter loved her so much that I requested her to be her first grade teacher the following year. My daughter is now in Mrs. Topkas first grade class. I have never seen such a teacher that cares about her student like she does. My daughter is falling behind in school and we had a parent teacher conference and I brought up something's and Mrs. Topka started to cry because she felt so bad that Yadi was not enjoying school and was falling behind. My daughter loves her teacher and Mrs. T  is the best teacher! She entrtains the kids in so many different ways. The thing I love most about her is that she says things like "Have a sparkly day!" even on days that there is no school. Sometimes I may call her on the weekend to ask her a question and she always says something cheerful and perky that always makes me smile. :)

Bethany Felter

Nominated by: Stephenie Tatum

School Name: John Griffin Middle School

Mrs. Felter is the special education teacher at John Griffin Middle School. She goes above and beyond to help her students. I have often received phone calls and emails from her well past her regular duty hours at the school. She truly cares about her students and will do everything she can to ensure they are recieving the very best education and performing at their highest level. She is a fine example of everything a teacher should be and John Griffin is so lucky to have her!

Ms. Neill

Nominated by: James Pilioglos

School Name: Southview high school

 She's the best teacher ever, and no one can teach better than her!

Kristen Roller/ Kindergarten Teacher

Nominated by: Gretchen Roser

School Name: Glendale Acres

Mrs. Roller is a very dedicated and hard working teacher.  She stays late everyday to prepare for the next day (or days) to make sure that she has everything ready for her students.  She wants the best education possible for her students and she works many, many hours a week away from school to make sure she is providing them with only the best.  She is also dedicated to helping her co-workers and her school whenever she can.  I truly believe that she is an awesome teacher and deserves to be recognized for her efforts! Thank you!

Mrs. Kellie Parsons of Upchurch Elementary School

Nominated By: Jamie Brawer

Mrs. Parsons got hired a few months after the school year started. From the moment she walked into the classroom, she has made leaps and bounds with her students.  For my son personally, his behavior has improved, his love of learning is much more appreciative, and he enjoys going to school now.  Not only does she put her heart and soul in to her classrom and students, she invests her time and energy into every thing she does in the classrom.  She updates her classroom website very often. For example, I was able to pre-test my son on his spelling words while he was sick today.  She makes my job easier as a parent. To know that I can trust her with my child is truly honoring.

Tawana Cunningham of Gray's Creek High School

Nominated By: Christina Ann Jones

The reason why i believe Ms. Cunningham deserves the teacher of the week award is because, this woman works extremely hard and doesn't get the credit I think she deserves. And I'm not just saying that. "Mama Cunningham" is an extraordinary theatre teacher, but on top of that she runs the school musical and all the plays that we do as classes. This year she even took time from the multiple plays she was directing and helped out with stage work for Stoney Point's Trail of Terror.  She cares for all her students like they are her own kids, that is why most of us call her mama. She strives those kids who are shy and hold back to come out of their shells and bring a little art to the world. Cunningham may be a tough teacher, but if you ask anyone around school they will tell you that by the time they are done with that class they have learned how to stand up, be brave, and capture the character inside of them. She is a wonderful romodel, an inspiring performer, and an all around fun "wackadoodle".

Ms. Jennifer Wilkins of Ponderosa Elementary

Glenn Sutton of Lumberton High School

Nominated By: Djuna Sutton

He has done a great deal with all kinds of students. He always comes home thinking about what more he can do and is passionate for his students to follow their dreams.

Laura Chesser of Banks Road Elementary

Marlo Mercer of New Century International Middle School

Michelle Mckinney of Long Hill Elementary

Laura Shute of East Wake Middle School