

The Teacher of Distinction awards are given annually by the charitable CREATE Foundation to recognize, reward and support exceptional teachers and assistant teachers in the Tupelo Public School District.

TPSD winners of CREATE’S Teacher of Distinction awards include, front from left, Kim Fandel, Bea Ford, Teresa Dill-Johnson, and
Chequitta Ivy. On the second row are, from left, Carroll Hughes, Leslie van Buskirk, Sandra Monts, and Deanna Rutledge.
On the third row, from left, are Barbara Buchanan, Crystal Crimes, Talina Knight, and Paige Repult. Kenneth Griswold also was recognized.