Chamber honors JISD teachers

On Friday, August 14th the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Annual Teacher Appreciation Brunch to honor all employees of Jacksboro Independent School District. The event was held at the high school cafeteria and over 150 people were in attendance.

The event was made possible through the generosity of sponsors and donors. Sponsors included, Presenting Sponsor Prosperity Bank, other sponsors included: Jacksboro National Bank, TK Construction, Spiller Title, Faith Community Health System, The Gallery Florist, Beyond Faith Hospice, Live Oak Vet Clinic, Lindsey State Jail, Lowes Market, James Wood Motors and The Tiger Booster Club.

JISD employees were treated to a breakfast buffet of assorted pastries, muffins,-fruits, quiche and biscuits and gravy, all made possible by Neri’s On the Square. Each person received a “Tiger Tote” upon entering the Brunch, sponsored by Faith Community Health System. The tables were decorated in primary colors to fit a Back to School theme, and tables were decorated with either colorful bouquets provided by The Gallery Florist, or an assortment of apples and colored pencils all sitting on library books.

The program consisted of a welcome from the Presenting Sponsor, Mr. Tim Cassle of Prosperity Bank, and the opening prayer was led by B.J. Nunley of Bible Baptist Church. The event was emceed by Executive Director for the Chamber Valerie Monk.

The Chamber also awarded 6 individuals for their hard work and dedication to the school, these individuals were selected by their cam-pus principals. The winners included: JES Teacher of the Year, Brooke McCurry, JES Support Staff of the Year, Wendy Bonilla, JMS Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Connor, JMS Support Staff of the Year, Karra Lanmon, JHS Teacher of the Year, Beatriz Lopez & JHS Support Staff of the Year, Denise Mangum.

The event concluded with 90 door prizes being awarded that had been generously provided by local and area businesses, and from members of the community who wanted to show their support for the JISD staff.

“This has been a tough year for all, and especially for teachers. JISD stepped up to the challenges facing them and worked harder than before to continue to teach the students of our community. Teaching isn’t an easy job, and obstacles such as the ones they have faced this year show just how great the educators are in our district. Jacksboro is blessed to have the wonderful educators that we do teaching our future leaders.

The Chamber was thrilled to be able to host this event again for JISD with the help from our sponsors, and we will continue to show our support for all that they do.” Monk said.