Heroes walk among us every day at all Newton County schools and the district office. These Heroes are often behind the scenes doing work that is critical to our school system. This year, Newton County Schools hosted its first HERO Award Night and Celebration and we were so honored to sponsor it.
Executive Director Gail Rothman shared words of gratitude on behalf of the community and announced that each HERO would receive a check for $200. When Chandra Mitchell was announced as the District HERO of the Year, Gail presented her with a check for $1,000.
2025 Heroes of the Year
Pier Barrow, Rise Academy
Kanisha Belcher, Livingston Elementary
Kristi Bellamy, Heard-Mixon Elementary
Mitch Bradford, Operations Division
Latonya Brooks, South Salem Elementary
Carla Browning, Rocky Plains Elementary
Cheryl Clark, Fairview Elementary
Tresnesa Cosby, Porterdale Elementary
Andrea Cudzilo, Middle Ridge Elementary
Kymberli Durden, Alcovy High School
Carmen Echols, Liberty Middle
Charlotte Glover, Clements Middle
Kenneth Griggs, Newton County STEAM Academy
Erica Harper, Flint Hill Elementary
Karen Henderson, Newton College & Career Academy
Susan Jackson, Oak Hill Elementary
Brittani Jones, Cousins Middle
Terrica Juwara, Strategy & Support Division
Bobbi King, East Newton Elementary
Chandra Mitchell, Learning & Leadership Division
Gwen Reed, Eastside High
Joycelyn Richard, Indian Creek Middle
Christine Rincon, Newton High
Melinda Saadein, West Newton Elementary
Karen Trainer, Superintendent’s Division
Carla Trice, Live Oak Elementary
Ben West, Veterans Memorial Middle