Teacher & Staff Recognition 

Septmeber 2026 Teachers of the Month

Nomination Comments

Mrs. Olivia Christeson (CHS)

• • Olivia is a ray of sunshine in our district! She is always smiling and is such a positive role model for our students. Kids feel safe and loved when they are in her classes.

Mr. Jim Farrell (CHS)

• • Jim is doing a great job as a new teacher! 

Mr. Jeremy Fielder (CMS)

• • He's a funny guy with good taste in cars.

Mrs. Chelsea Jones (CES)

• • Mrs. Jones is an amazing colleague and educator. She is always thinking of others, most times, before herself. She does an outstanding job building relationships, educating, and being a great co-worker.

Mrs. Jadawn Janson (CMS)

• • Jadawn is a kind and caring teacher who works hard to make sure our students are receiving what they need in order to be successful.

Mrs. Audrey McCarty (CMS)

• • Audrey goes above and beyond for any task she is given and she pours her heart into her students, teaching them not only math, but how to be a good human too.

  • Audrey is amazing! She truly cares about each of her students and always goes the extra mile to help them succeed. She is patient, encouraging, and makes sure every student knows she believes in them.

Mrs. Lacy Moore (CMS)

• • Mrs. Moore does a great job making sure that her lessons are engaging and exciting from day one! The kids love going to science because of her!

Mrs. Lacy Sigman (CMS)

• • One of the most patient, loving, and caring teachers I know. She comes from a home filled with multiple children of varying ages, and then comes into a classroom where she and her staff are called upon to give that same level of patience, care, and dedication all over again. It takes a truly special person to possess the belief, determination, and compassion necessary to ensure that every one of her students receives what they need to succeed. Her commitment to her students and staff is evident in everything she does, and she is a wonderful example of what it means to be an educator who genuinely cares.

Ms. Ginger Sneiderman (CHS)

• • Ms. Sneiderman really pours her heart into her students and the results show. She has a way of engaging her students with interest and kindness and this can build trust with difficult students and keep them engaged also, this keeps them from acting out and gain an interest in class. She has to teach all the students elements of every other teacher's classes. That is very hard to do and she does this with grace and kindness. She facilitates some of our school clubs on her own time and for no extra pay, this is a testament of her interest and love for our students.

Mrs. Mackenzie Taff (CMS)

• • Mrs. Taff makes a difference in the lives of her students everyday! She comes to class with enthusiasm, patience, creativity, and a commitment to helping every student learn and grow. She seeks to build relationships where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best!

Mrs. Jeannie Thompson (CES)

• • Wow! What a super star Mrs. T is! She handled the many challenges of the first week of school and first day of elementary school for many students with skill, strength, and perseverance. It is not easy to teach Kindergarten. It takes a special soul. Mrs. T has that special soul and was born to teach.

Mrs. Julie Thompson (CES)

• • Mrs. Thompson is so kind and patient with her students. Kindergarten and Pre-K teachers are just different! The first week of school can be a challenge, but Mrs. Thompson embraces it with dignity and respect for herself and her students. She is a model teacher!

Mrs. Sam Turnbull (CES)

• • This is her first year as a teacher and she is doing a great job! She makes sure every kid feels seen and heard. She is kind to them and treats them like her own!

Mr. Jason Vonallmen (CMS)

• • He is always willing to help out whenever needed.

Mrs. Juliet VonAllmen (CES)

• • Juliet cares so deeply for her students and doing what is best for them. She is constantly seeking the most effective and efficient ways to help them be successful in the classroom. Special education is a big job to manage with students' various needs and a large paperwork load. Juliet is always seeking to improve her lesson planning, teaching materials, and paperwork. Even with many years of experience in special education, she always strives to do better and learn more.

April 2026 Staff Members of the Month

Nomination Comments

Joy Beeler (CES Counselor)

• Joy is a fantastic counselor. She goes above and beyond to fulfill the duties of her job. She is not only a great resource and advocate for the students, but is also there for staff to go to as well. She is willing to listen and lend any assistance as she can.

Carrie Christeson (CHS Secretary) 

• Ms. Carrie is a rockstar! She has taken on this year of change like a champ! No matter how stressful the day is, I can always count on Ms. Carrie greeting me with a smile! She is the best!

Beth Gorton (CES Custodian) 

• Beth is an outstanding representative of the Cabool School Maintenance/Custodial team. She has the best attitude when faced with hard challenges and always achieves above and beyond expectations...no matter the task at hand. Beth has a "can do" attitude and her work ethic is above reproach. Her care factor for the children, teachers and everyone in her reach stands out. She can be relied upon to do her best and accomplish great things for herself, the team and the entire school district. We are blessed to have her on our team. Thank you for all of your hard work and your wonderful demeanor Beth!

Nichole Honeycutt (CMS Secretary)

• We could not function without Mrs. Honeycutt! She is always busy helping students AND teachers! She is the best!

William "Bill" Johnson (District Maintenance) 

• I am nominating Bill for Staff Member of the Month because he has been all over the building since the day we started, making sure everything is running smoothly. He greets all of the staff, checks in to see if there is anything he can fix or help us with, and is always willing to lend a hand. Bill is dedicated to his job and consistently comes up with quick and effective solutions when problems arise. He has been an absolute delight to have in the building and is always dependable, helpful, and ready to go above and beyond. His positive attitude and commitment make a real difference, and I believe he is very deserving of this recognition.

• Bill has come in and made amazing improvements to our district. He has built a great team and it shows, they are doing great things!

• Bill has jumped in without any hesitation! He is the definition of teamwork and wants to see each and every department succeed. Excited to have him as a Bulldog!

• Mr. Bill and his staff have gone above and beyond to make sure our school is clean and safe! I have seen him complete projects that might seem small to others, but they are huge to educators! He is efficient and quick to resolve issues. He is appreciated at Cabool School District!

Kathleen Lewis (CMS Custodian) 

• Ms. Lewis plays an important role in keeping our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day. Her hard work often happens quietly, but it makes a tremendous difference. We truly appreciate Kathleen's dedication, pride, and the care she puts into our school every single day.

• She is awesome! 

Kindra O'Neill (CES Paraprofessional) 

• Although Kindra has not been a part of our district for long, it is evident by her kind attitude that she has a heart for helping our students and that she wants to see them succeed.

Christy Primanzon  (CES Paraprofessional) 

• From day one, Mrs. Christy has stepped up to the plate ready to knock it out of the park! She is kind, positive, and willing to do the hard things to help students. Her quiet demeanor and work ethic has made an impact for students, and teachers, making their lives easier. We are so glad to have Mrs. Christy join our elementary team!

Mr. Brett Rawlings (CHS Counselor)

• • Brett is a great addition to CHS! He has worked tirelessly to support our students and our teachers! He has already proven to be an amazing asset for CHS!

Jeremy Thompson (CMS Principal) 

• Mr. Thompson has done an amazing job stepping into his new role as principal at CMS. He cares about our students and staff, is always willing to listen, and is already making a positive difference in our school. We are so blessed to have him as our leader at CMS!

Alan "The Handyman" Scharth (CHS Custodian) 

• • This guy is everywhere always, helping people with anything they request and with a smile on his face!

  • Always willing to help when needed. Quick to get tasks completed. He does an awesome job.