16 THS teachers nominated for CREATE awards

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Sixteen educators from Tupelo High School were  nominated as CREATE Teachers of Distinction.

Laurie Bishop, Beverly Brister, Tori Clay, Kayla Fisackerly, Danielle Frerer, Valeria Gladney, Marlo Hendrix, Susan Hester, Kelly Manley, Ginny Miller, Patricia Parker, Leslie Pleasants, Brookes Prince, Monica Rowe, Amanda Wood and Felicia Woods received nominations for the award.

At a luncheon Sept. 19 at The Summit Center, Brister, Hendrix, Manley, Rowe and Woods received the prestigious awards.

Winning teachers receive a $1,000 check. The event is co-sponsored by the CREATE Foundation and the Association for Excellence in Education.