Congratulations to Kelly Montgomery - Whitmire Elementary Teacher of the Year!
"My favorite thing about working in education is that no two days are the same. Each day brings new joys, rewards, and challenges. I love working in Newberry because it is a small, close knit district. Everyone works together and puts the students first."
HOMETOWN: Pomaria
HIGH SCHOOL: Mid-Carolina High School
COLLEGE: Winthrop University
YEARS IN EDUCATION: 18
FAVORITE BOOK: Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco
HOBBIES: Traveling, watching college football (Go Dawgs!), spending time with family and friends, and shopping
IF I WEREN’T A TEACHER, I WOULD BE...
NICU nurse
FAVORITE TEACHER: Ms. Bonelle Yarborough was my favorite teacher in 2nd grade. She was short, but mighty. Ms. Yarborough ran a strict classroom, but made learning fun. She believed in her students and expected everyone do try their best. Ms. Yarborough's smile and warm hugs would brighten anyone's day.
MEMORABLE MOMENT: My most memorable moment in my teaching career is getting invited to attend church with one of my students and being there to witness his baptism.