2026-2027 Teachers of the Year Celebrations 🎉
🍎 Featuring: Haily Torres, Rossview Elementary

Haily Torres is a dedicated Elementary ELL teacher going into her 6th year of teaching. When asked why she chose to become a teacher, she expressed, “I chose to become an ELL teacher because I wanted to give back to students whose experiences and backgrounds reflect my own,” said Ms. Torres. “My family on my father’s side immigrated to the United States from Panama, and many of them faced challenges navigating the education system because they did not speak, read, or write English. These experiences shaped my passion for supporting English language learners because I want my students to know that language barriers and difficult circumstances do not define their potential or determine their future.” Congratulations, Haily!

We are excited to continue highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year as we approach our 2027 Teacher of the Year event, hosted by the @cmcedfoundation. ...

🚨 THIS THURSDAY: Job Embedded Information Session
👩🏻‍🏫 Are you interested in becoming a teacher? 👩🏾‍🏫

The CMCSS Human Resources Department holds monthly informational meetings regarding alternative pathways to teaching. On the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., interested applicants can speak with the CMCSS team about how to use their nationally or regionally accredited bachelor’s degree to become a certified teacher.

Sessions are held at Central Services Gracey (621 Gracey Ave).

Learn more about job-embedded pathways at cmcss.net/teach. ...

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Featuring: Liberty Elementary School

Each November, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of our school system who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your commitment to our country and our students inspires us every day.

Thank you to:
Nicholas Nieves; US Army, 20 years and 10 months served, currently serves as an ELL Education Assistant.
Patrick J. Lemieux; Army, 22 years served, currently serves as a 4th Grade Teacher.
Paula Green; Air Force, 6 years served, currently serves as a Resource Teacher.
Daniel Hannigan; Army, 10 years served, currently serves as a Special Education Assistant.
Virginia Taib; Army, 21 years served, currently serves as a Behavior Education Assistant.
Crystal Shire; Army, 11 years served, currently serves as a Library Media Education Assistant.
Albert Harris; Army, 26 years served, currently serves as a Behavior Technician.
Roxanne Reber; Marine Corps, 4 years and 3 months served, currently serves as a 4th Grade Teacher.
Diana `Zae` Barnes; Army National Reserves, 11 years served, currently serves as a 4th Grade Teacher.
Laura Louis; Army, 10 years served, currently serves as an Accounting Technician.
LaWanda James; Army, 4 years served, currently serves as a Special Education Assistant.
Andriana Brodie; Army, 11 years served, currently serves as a Permanent Substitute Teacher.

We are honored to highlight our military veterans across our schools and departments. Thank you for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our community! ...

As a reminder, CMCSS schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.

District offices are open by appointment only.

Normal operations will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026. ...

2026-2027 Teachers of the Year Celebrations 🎉
🍎 Featuring: Nyssa Cutno, Rossview Elementary

Nyssa Cutno has been inspiring young minds as a kindergarten teacher. When reflecting on her motivation for entering the teaching profession, she expressed, “I became a teacher to make a meaningful and lasting impact on my students’ lives. My goal is to empower them to become independent and confident learners.” Congratulations to you, Nyssa!

We are excited to continue highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year as we approach our 2027 Teacher of the Year event, hosted by the @cmcedfoundation. ...

National School Psychologist Week
November 9 - 13 🌟 Inspire Connection 🌟

This week is National School Psychologist Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team of school psychologists across the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System!

Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes and in our schools every day to inspire connection, support student mental health, and foster positive learning environments.

Whether they are helping students navigate academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges, partnering with teachers to problem-solve and develop interventions, or bridging the gap between home and school to ensure families feel heard, the end result is always the drive to have students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Thank you to our dedicated school psychologists for your compassion, expertise, and commitment to making sure every student feels seen and valued! 💙 ...

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Featuring: Montgomery Central High School

Each November, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of our school system who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your commitment to our country and our students inspires us every day.

Thank you to:
Jeff Lane, US Army, 11 years served.
Jessica McKee, US Air Force, 6 years served.
Jay Dilka, US Army, 23 years served.
Aaron Hedges, US Army, 3 years served.
James Manning, US Army, 30 years served.
Donnie Jernigan, US Army, 10 years served.

We are honored to highlight our military veterans across our schools and departments. Thank you for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our community! ...

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Featuring: Central Services - South

Each November, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of our school system who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your commitment to our country and our students inspires us every day.

Thank you to:
MSG (Ret) Karlene Brown, US Army, 20 years served.
Karl Bittinger, US Army, 6 years served.
COL Vernon Lightner, US Army, 27 Years served.
CSM (Ret) Leigh Perry, US Army, 25 years served.

We are honored to highlight our military veterans across our schools and departments. Thank you for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our community! ...

CMCSS Administrator Announcements

🦅 Northeast Middle School Assistant Principal

Shelby Hicks has been selected as an assistant principal at Northeast Middle School. Hicks currently serves as a sixth-grade math teacher and apprentice administrator at Richview Middle School, where she was selected for Austin Peay State University`s Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program. Hicks joined CMCSS in 2017 and has served in multiple school leadership roles at Richview Middle, including Sixth-Grade Team Lead, Math Team Lead, and After-School Program Administrator. Additionally, she has held several district-level leadership roles, including serving on the Math Symposium 2025 Planning Committee, participating in textbook adoption and assessment committees, and facilitating district professional learning activities.

Hicks was recently named the 2026 Richview Middle School Teacher of the Year and was selected as a Top 3 CMCSS District Teacher of the Year. She is a graduate of the CMCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy and the CMCSS Teacher-Leader Academy. Hicks earned both an M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership Studies and an M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics) from Austin Peay State University, as well as a B.S. in Integrated Studies (Mathematics 4-8) from the University of Tennessee at Martin. ...