Randolph County News

Randolph County School System issued the following announcement on Oct. 1.

Congratulations to our school system's STAR Employees for September! 

Archdale Elementary School - Trish King

Trish King, teacher assistant, is a bright spotlight to anyone who comes in contact with her. She jumps at the opportunity to help in any situation and maintains a positive attitude in all things. Mrs. King works with children each day and shows compassion and love to each one of them. Every child who works with her truly believes that they are her favorite. Mrs. King’s work ethic is top-notch and she takes pride in every aspect of her job. Archdale Elementary School is extremely proud to announce Trish King as our STAR Employee for September.

Hopewell Elementary School - Kelly Cecil

Media Coordinator Kelly Cecil is a wonderful person inside and out. She is always willing to assist her students and staff at Hopewell. She consistently takes time to help out, even when she is busy with her own workload. Ms. Cecil is always willing to help and does not disregard any questions asked. She does not stop until she gets an answer. Hopewell Elementary School is very thankful for Kelly Cecil and proudly select her as our STAR Employee for September.

John Lawrence Elementary School - Gwen Vick

As data manager, Gwen Vick has consistently supported our students and staff through all the transitions and last minute additions to our school. Mrs. Vick comes up with innovative ideas and is able to keep our staff updated with all the information needed to be successful. She has truly been a great example of a team player. Mrs. Vick is a role model for our students and staff and is a valuable member of our school community. Congratulations, Gwen Vick, John Lawrence Elementary School's STAR Employee for September.

New Market Elementary School - Heather Sterne

Heather Sterne goes above and beyond every single day for the students at New Market Elementary School. She helps out in EVERY area of the school (classrooms, bus transportation, after-school care, etc.) and never complains. Mrs. Sterne has a sweet and loving presence for students and helps to bring calm to their chaos. She does whatever is needed to help students be successful. Mrs. Sterne is a team player and does everything with a smile on her face. We are honored and proud to recognize Heather Sterne as New Market Elementary School’s STAR Employee for September. #BobcatPride

Randolph Early College High School - Melissa Scott

Melissa Scott goes above and beyond each day to complete not only her assigned duties as our data manager, but also help report and track the COVID cases and exposures at our school. She spends countless hours of her time at work and at home making sure she is dong her part to keep our students safe. Ms. Scott is passionate about RECHS and our students, and has developed great relationships with everyone. She serves on our School Improvement Team and Recruitment committee. She truly makes an impact each day and her absence would be felt if she were not here. Congratulations to Melissa Scott, Randolph Early College High School’s STAR Employee for September.

Trindale Elementary School - Lisa Wilson 

Lisa Wilson is a shining star for Trindale Elementary School. As a teacher assistant for multiple grade levels, she always goes the extra mile to help out in any way that she can. She loves to be busy and is very detail-oriented. Ms. Wilson loves to work with students in small groups and helps out in the office whenever it is needed. She volunteers to help others and does so with a smile on her face. We are proud to say that Lisa Wilson is Trindale Elementary School’s STAR Employee for September.

Trinity Elementary School - Ragan Mann

Speech Language Pathologist Ragan Mann is always learning and is the epitome of a lifelong learner. She strives for excellence in all she does and gives maximum effort when working with students and assisting colleagues. Trinity Elementary School is proud to recognize Ragan Mann as our STAR Employee for September.

Trinity High School - Dwayne Allen

Dwayne Allen is an Exceptional Children teacher assistant in the Occupational Course of Study Program at Trinity High School (THS). He has been dedicated to the Randolph County School System for 10 years, has been a track coach at THS since 2012, and has worked at THS as a teacher assistant since the 2019-2020

school year. Coach Allen goes above and beyond for every student in Bulldog Nation. He is equally invested in their academics as he is in their sports. He is willing to do whatever he can to assist any staff member around campus and always does so with a smile on his face. Trinity High School is lucky to have Dwayne Allen and we congratulate him on being selected our STAR Employee for September.

Trinity Middle School - Heather Bain

Every school has people who take on extra responsibilities so that everything gets done and the day runs smoothly. They are happy answering phones in the front office, directing traffic in the car line, or driving a bus to ensure all students arrive safely. At the new Trinity Middle School, data manager Heather Bain is one of these people. She has made the opening of our school as smooth as possible. Ms. Bain has been the face in the front office who greets parents, as well as the voice on the phone when parents have questions about the school and district. She has driven a school bus daily since the first day of school, with no complaints. Ms. Bain is a true team player, knowing it takes all of us to make the school a place where students can learn and grow to be successful. Heather Bain is an excellent example of what we look for in our employees at Trinity Middle School, and we are proud to name her as our first-ever STAR Employee.

Wheatmore High School - Melissa Turner

To say Melissa Turner is an extremely hard-working custodian who performs her duties to perfection is an understatement. She performs her work with passion and pride, which demonstrates her natural,sincere character. Mrs. Monroe states, “I’ve never had my classroom so clean in the 22 years that I have taught.” Mrs. Turner is an integral part of a positive learning environment and the ‘C Hall’ family. On returning to school, the teachers on her hall were welcomed with a joyful smile and a goodie bag on their desks. Mrs. Turner feels her job performance is a direct reflection of her character and leaves no stone unturned in making sure her area of responsibility is cared for with the highest level of professionalism. Wheatmore High School is proud to have Melissa Turner as a member of the Warrior family, and we congratulate her on being our STAR Employee for September.

Wheatmore Middle School - Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller, secretary/treasurer, is an asset to our entire team at Wheatmore Middle School and is the definition of a team player. She took on multiple roles this summer in our building, and as we were planning for the opening of school, often stayed two steps ahead of everyone in so many ways. Ms. Miller goes above and beyond in all she does, and steps up to complete tasks often without being asked. It is not a stretch to say that Stephanie Miller is the backbone of Wheatmore Middle School, and for that we are recognizing her as our STAR Employee for September.