Members of the Hopkins County Schools’ Rising Leaders Cohort 1 (2022-2023) and Cohort 2 (2023-2024) were recognized during the Board of Education meeting on November 4. They were honored for their dedication to honing leadership skills, fostering collaboration and strengthening their capacity to lead within Hopkins County Schools and beyond.

Cohort 1 members recognized include Melissa Wilson, Derek Schwartz, Amanda Sarles, Brittany Marsh, Jenny Haw, Heather Gordon, Stephanie Knott, Scott Moore, David Moss, James Hundley, Jamie Scott, and Jennie Knight. Two members, Micki Clark and Katie Gibson, no longer work in the district.

Cohort 2 members recognized include Christopher Sarles, Katie Vaught, Amanda Bearden, Valerie Epperson, Michael Powers, Sarah Buchanan, Julie Oakley, and Ashley Brewer. Two members, Keaton Frazer and Wendy Wilson, no longer work in the district.

Congratulations to these outstanding educators!