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 PORTIA PAYNEKindergarten E. R. Dickson Elementary School Mobile, AL“Mrs. Payne has been working to shape the minds and touch the hearts in the Mobile public school system, the community…for over 35 years. It is said the years from birth to 5 years are extremely important in setting the foundation of learning for the rest of our lives. Mrs. Payne understands that, so not only does she work to mold young minds in confidence and knowledge. She also serves as a Mentor for new teachers, working actively in the cooperative teaching programs with both University of Mobile and University of South Alabama.” Nominated by Dru Scott |
 SHAMIKA RAY5th Grade Maryvale Elementary School Mobile, AL“Mrs. Shamika Ray: Selfless, professional, impeccable communication skills. Wants her students to try every option in order to be successful. She is uplifting and bright, very pleasant and delightful. She is a Phenomenal Teacher. (I’ve) had the pleasure of experiencing many positive outcomes for my grandkids who were, and still are, Mrs. Ray’s students.” Nominated by Linda Broadnax |
 BARBARA SELTZER3rd Grade George Hall Elementary School Mobile, AL“I have know Barbara for 20 years and she has always had a desire to educate and empower youth! She works diligently with several youth programs. She strives daily to make sure that her students are living up to their full potential and that they are constantly reaching higher.” Nominated by Candace Houston |
 BRIDGET SELTZER3rd Grade Dixon’s Total Touch Child Development Center Prichard, AL“Her aim is to touch the lives of children and because of that, she is very particular and precise about how she does so for the children. She also coordinates the choir at Dixon. She is a very dedicated, motivated and has a beautiful, loving spirit.” Nominated by Amberly Harris & Candace Houston |
 KATHY SHELTON12th Grade Healthcare Science/Pre-Med John L. LeFlore Magnet High School Mobile, AL“One example that I can give to show you that she is a phenomenal teacher is by one of the acts of kindness that she recently did for her students. Ms. Shelton’s students had been preparing all school year to enter into the Alabama State Competitive Events in Montgomery which was held in February. The day before they were to leave, they got terrible news from the school system that they would not be able to go and participate because of inclement weather that was coming to the northern part of Alabama and they thought that it would be too risky to travel with the students and teachers. The students were heartbroken. Ms. Shelton felt like she had to do something for her students. This information was shared with her principal and the district’s MCPSS Commissioner. After the Commissioner made phones callsto the state department and the approval from her principal, Ms. Shelton decided that she would go herself. She asked another HOSA Advisor and teacher at LeFlore to go along with her. They entered two of the categories for the students. The students had prepared a scrapbook outlining all of the activities that they had done this school year that would set them apart from other schools and HOSA programs in the state. It was outstanding and the judges agreed. Ms. Shelton returned with a surprise for her students, they had won the state recognition as ‘The Outstanding HOSA Chapter’ for the state of Alabama and will be traveling to Anaheim, CA in June to compete for national recognition.” Nominated by Robert Battles |
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“As a Special Ed teacher, Jelane takes extra measures to make sure the curriculum she brings to the table for the students are in their best interest. She takes pride in getting her students the understanding they need as a pace that is comfortable for them. She is also the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year at Hankins.” |
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