At the regular Board of Education meeting on April 14, two groups of exceptional staff members received special recognition. Pryor Public Schools administration and the Board of Education honored the 2025 nominees for both Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year.
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Muller recognized each nominee in attendance, while Assistant Superintendent Dr. Donnie Ballard presented certificates of recognition. School Board President Fred Sordahl expressed his deep appreciation for the honorees, stating:
"I don't think there is anything more important that we do in this world than public education. And what you do for our children, and how you care for them, and you care for each and every one. And so I truly, truly say thank you."
2025 Teacher of the Year Nominees:
Katie Hendrickson – Pryor High School
Susan Day – Pryor Middle School
Jennifer Merritt – Jefferson Elementary
Aimee Weston – Roosevelt Elementary
Joy Holliday – Lincoln Campus
2025 Support Employee of the Year Nominees:
Susan Fails
Russana Hudson
Belinda Jones
Camee Morris
Xochitl Jimenez
Erica Buck
Nick Littledave
Robin Helmuth
Jonathan Harrison
Ann Horton
Agnes Exline
Lisa Miller
Randy Walters
Amy Russell
Pamela Nixon
Marshel Morrison
Julie Bates
Stay tuned for the official announcement of the 2025 Pryor Public Schools Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year, coming soon!