CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools on Wednesday, Dec. 17, surprised the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for the district.
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Lauren Bentley, Hanceville Primary School
Pictured left to right are Kim Lindsey/secondary curriculum coordinator, Tonya Cupp/director of instructional programs, Angie Yarbrough/director of federal programs, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County Schools superintendent, Lauren Bentley/CCBOE Elementary Teacher of the Year, Richard Orr/assistant superintendent, Michael Lindsey/Hanceville Primary School principal, Margaret Guthrie/elementary curriculum coordinator and Jessica Taylor/Hanceville Primary School assistant principal. (Cullman County Schools)
Lauren Bentley has been teaching Kindergarten at Hanceville for 23 years. Bentley, a committed teacher, is passionate about delivering lessons to students. She holds multiple certifications as well as leadership positions at her school.
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Mary Lauren Hartline, Holly Pond High School
Pictured left to right with family are Kim Lindsey/secondary curriculum coordinator, Richard Orr/assistant superintendent, Tonya Cupp/director of instructional programs, Margaret Guthrie/elementary curriculum coordinator, Dr. Nate Ayers/Holly Pond High School principal, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County Schools superintendent, Mary Lauren Hartline/CCBOE Secondary Teacher of the Year, Adriana Skutchan/Holly Pond High School assistant principal and Angie Yarbrough/director of federal programs. (Cullman County Schools)
Mary Lauren Hartline teaches English Language Arts and is also an A+ consultant and curriculum instructor. Hartline, a military veteran, has a range of successful achievements, including the highest ACT ELA scores in Cullman County for the last two years.
Each school in the district nominates a Teacher of the Year. An elementary and secondary district winner are chosen from those candidates. Both Bentley and Hartline will be recognized at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce State of Schools luncheon this spring, and will also compete for the Alabama Teacher of the Year.
