The Honor Role

Braelinn Elementary counselor Heather Wible believes in imparting life skills to help her young Stars thrive.  

Ward Abel talks art and inspiration as he retires from teaching.   

Brett Garvin looks back at winning a state football championship for Sandy Creek High and riding off into the sunset for retirement.  

Huddleston Elementary cafeteria manager Patti Carabajal pours hear heart into every meal for her students. 

Whitewater High public safety and law teacher Scott Schmitt recounts his path from police officer to finding a love of teaching and a home in the classroom.

McIntosh High journalism advisor Shanon Woolf walks through her journey returning home to her dream job at her alma mater. 

On the debut episode of “The Honor Role” podcast, 2023 Fayette County Teacher of the Year Michelle Shaw, a Spring Hill Elementary kindergarten teacher, talks about why she is driven to provide her kindergarteners with the strong pillars they need to launch a lifetime of learning.  

Meet the people who make Fayette County Public Schools great. Behind every successful school day is a team of people worthy of recognition, and they each have their own story to tell. Join us as we dive in and learn about their journeys, their inspirations, and their whys on The Honor Role. 

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