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OCTOBER Students of the Month
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Staff Report
Updated: Dec 10, 2008, 3:41 PM
Published: Nov 12, 2008, 7:37 PM
FICQUETT

Ficquett Elementary School announces its students of the month for October.

Pre. K. Jaela Osgood, Keturah Washington, Egypt King, Caden Carnes. Kindergarten. Andre Solomon, Abraham Valencia, Torie White, Marshall Haney, Karlie lane, Berenice Figueroa, Nicole Wilkes, Huy-Thang Nguyen, Caden Coggins. Grade 1. Madison Jeffreys, Quanteria Haris, Essence Henderson, Ryann Jones, Ashanti Shy, Ivana Ashlyn McKay, Rhianna Walton. Grade 2. Trinity Ligon, jade Saintilus, Emma Graham, Avel Triana, Blair Woodall, Hayley Chiappetta, Amalaye Farley. Grade 3. Tonasia Holloman, Daniella Coffee, Andy Li, Tanner Martin, Geovanti Penaloza, Sara Ann Huchinson, Holley Ryan. Grade 4. Michael Hipps, Addie Bales, almond Brown, Sydni Greer, Jamella Evans, Alexandria Dumaine, Lily Mayfield. Grade 5. Sydney Wright, Christopher White, Abira Dunn, Brayden Nolte, Lizbeth Cambron, Aquantae Miller.

EAST NEWTON

East Newton Elementary School names the following students Students of the Month for October.

Pre-K. Rush Johnston, Emma Davenport. Kindergarten. Andy Leonetti, Price Shaw, Hagen Phillips, Josie Volkart, Emily Wheeler, Bekah Mull. Grade 1. Mitchell Witcher, Emily Adams, Kayla Terrell, Branden Callaway, Christian Davis. Grade 2. Thalia Rodriguez, Zoey Brass, Molly Pickrell, Dani Fairey, Kendel McAuliffe. Grade 3. Cole Green, Mattie Allen, Dalton Whitley, Lauren Baulkmon, Madison George. Grade 4. Dalton Draper, Alec Bailey, Alizandria Henderson, Chandlar Dalton. Grade 5. Scott Reich, Kelsey Bridwell, Melissa Reeves, Davis George.

LIVINGSTON

Livingston Elementary School names the following students of the month for October.

Pre-K. James Ridley. Kindergarten. Arielle Thomas, Grace Jacobs, Charley Brown, Mary Grace Dickens, Toyanna Stanley. Grade 1. Jack Kaylor, Dointe mathis, Jevon hart, Esther Whitley, Abbigail Kitsh. Grade 2. Hannah Brumblow, Eric Boettner, Quinten Williams, Madison Kirk, Hannah Payne, Hailey Odum. Grade 3. Nakya Gordon, Camille Warfield, Orion Yang, Tiahna Hodges, Brooke Romero, Logan Myrick. Grade 4. Allyssa Aaron, Jaida Brown. Grade 5. Keyona Swanson, Shelby Turrill, Shelbi Landreau, Ariel McLean, Braxton Slaughter.

MIDDLE RIDGE

Middle Ridge Elementary School announces its students of the month for October.

Pre-K. Sawyer Arocho, Khaniya Dyer, Savannah Moss, Jake Branan. Kindergarten. Andres Allen, Nealy Scott, Andrea Cruz, Jayden Edwards, Jasmine Donovan. Grade 1. Samya Cooper, Madison Sizemore, Alissa Barker, Jacob Davidson, Markayla Taylor, Chaz Larkins. Grade 2. Jaquan Oliver, Kelly Cruz, Jy'Leiah Wyatt, Daquan Smith, Christopher Burgess, Joey Ndiragnu. Grade 3. Jailiaunna Brooks, Shane Wilson, Skylar Moss, Rodneka Yates, Kaleck Hamm. Grade 4. Dakota Duckett, Hailey Harper, Michael Walls, Tameria Delamar. Grade 5. Bianca McIntosh, Maikia Lee, Emily Moss, Claudia Rivas, Walker Amrein, Izaiah Barnes, Rodriquez Smith.

PORTERDALE

Porterdale Elementary School announces its students of the month of Octorer.

Pre-K. Jolie Knight, Roice Clay. Kindergarten. Edwin Manzo, Markail Smith, Nicholas Bibbs, Dellon Richards, Jared Pledger, Tiana Samuels. Grade 1. Jajuan Hickson, Justin Bowen, Charlie Gutierrez, Arcadia Evering, Jasmine Pham,Tyler Porter. Grade 2.
Kenya Stiggers, Talia Lopes, Taylor Bailey, Shaynoah Bedford, Shekinah Marlin. Grade 3. Ibony Mejia, Alexus Forehand, Taya Bluiett, Brittany Hammond, E'miya Dennis, Kaitlyn Schell. Grade 4. Eric Alford, Ebony White, Jadaya Vines, Tiffany Key. Grade 5. Mirelle Thomas, Naquicha Williams, Ethan Hale, Max Porter.

 

COUSINS

Cousins Middle School announces its students of the month for October.

They are Angelica Betanzo, Jamal Bradley, Joseph Torres, Madison Whitsitt, Daniel Mejia, Shelby Kelley-Burnett, Jasmine Smith, Andrew Parker, Nikelia Wynter, Alexander Bolson, Savannah Williams, Tyler Middlebrooks, Bradford Porter, Brittain Hunt, Jemeia Kollie, Austin Williams, Agustin Rodriguez, Lauren Jacobi, Jessica Eady, Tahshe Bagby, Ann Marie Nwokoro, Keenen Woods, Antonio Alvarez, Elizabeth Wilson, Hunter Mobley, Jed Mobley.

MANSFIELD

Mansfield Elementary School announces its students of the month for October.

Pre-k: Holden Hall, Tori Hudson; Kindergarten: Jada Sears, Mitchell Stokes, Kara Daniel, Hope Findley; grade 1: Dakota Miller, Caroline Piper, Madison Graham, Kelsey Smith; grade 2: Jaydon Hill, Ryan Harris, Hunter Durden, Jovita Dave; grade 3: Madison Morvik, McKensie Walker; Jim Gregory, Casey Potts: grade 4: Austin Kerbow, Jacob Cherry, Emily Jones; Corey Wieser; grade 5: Brittney Medlin, Molly Tanner, Justin Adair, Cameron Rusk.

 
Ryan Allred honored with award for Excellence in Technology and Engineering Education at NCCA
Ryan Allred
Ryan Allred, Engineering and Technology Teacher at Newton College and Career Academy, has been recognized with the Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). - photo by Newton County Schools
Staff Report
Published: May 7, 2025, 2:37 PM

Newton County Schools (NCS) announced last week that Ryan Allred, Engineering and Technology Teacher at Newton College and Career Academy (NCCA), has been recognized with the Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). 

Allred was honored during ITEEA’s 87th Annual Conference, held April 2-5, 2025, in St. Louis, Mo. 

Sponsored by ITEEA and Goodheart-Willcox, the Teacher Excellence Award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon classroom teachers of technology and engineering education. 

It recognizes outstanding educators at the elementary, middle and high school levels for their contributions to the profession and their lasting impact on students. Each year, recipients are celebrated at the local, state and international levels for their leadership and exemplary instruction.

“Mr. Allred is an outstanding Engineering and Technology Teacher and is well-deserving of this recognition,” said Tim Schmitt, NCS director of CTAE and Workforce Innovation. “His contributions to the field within Georgia not only benefit students from Newton County but also extend across the entire state. I am honored to support Mr. Allred’s work and feel as though our CTAE programs are stronger because he is a part of the team.”

Chad Walker, principal of NCCA, also praised Allred’s dedication and leadership. 

“Mr. Allred is the epitome of excellence in teaching,” Walker said. “He consistently challenges and inspires our students to reach new heights in technology and engineering. His passion, innovation, and commitment to student success are evident every single day. We are incredibly proud to have him as part of the NCCA family and thrilled that he is being recognized on a national level.”

Byron McKay, ITEEA Awards chair, emphasized the significance of the recipients’ accomplishments.

“Reviewing this impressive list of award recipients highlights the excellence in technology and engineering education across our nation,” McKay said. “These distinguished educators provide valuable models for enhancing our own teaching methods. Additionally, professional connection with such accomplished colleagues brings meaningful recognition within our academic community.”

NCS Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley, III, commended Allred for his outstanding achievement. 

“Mr. Allred exemplifies the spirit of innovation and excellence that we strive to cultivate throughout Newton County Schools,” Bradley said. “His work not only prepares students for future success but also elevates the quality and reputation of our district’s career and technical education programs. We are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and the powerful impact he makes every day.”

For more information about the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), its Annual Conference, or its Awards Program, visit www.iteea.org.