Pinning Ceremony Honoring 2024-25 Teacher Mentees

 
(May 20, 2025) – Tonight, 49 first-year teachers participated in a special Pinning Ceremony to celebrate a significant moment in their career — completing the HCSD Teacher Mentee-Mentor Program!
 
Each mentee received a custom-designed pin from their mentor or Superintendent William Bentz. The program also included reflections from several mentees who shared their personal challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as they navigated through their first year of teaching. One mentee stated, “I’m so grateful HCSD launched this program. I wouldn’t start my teaching career anywhere else.”
 
After the pinning ceremony, everyone enjoyed an ice cream social and other sweet treats!
 
Congratulations to all these mentees! 
 

Veonetta Allen
Alexandria Lansdale
Jolee Woodruff
Marcie Johnson
Alice Lindsay
Shalondra Fautner
Ashley Nelms
Kristina Leonard
Christen Martin
Harley Rogers
Lyschel Peters
Lily-Ann Henson
Chadney Phillips
Erin Cabral
Eboni Hicks
Samantha Waid
Ava Theulen
Amanda Windham
Sydney Kahl
Eric Prince
Brittany Brooks
Alexis Lee
Shellie Morris
Patricia Wilson
Rafferty Crocker
Ramses Johnson
Sandra Rushing
Rachel Castaneda
Connor McLaughlin
Hannah Sexton
Karlea Bociga
Emma Coalson
Kayla Fitch
Benjamin Ogden
Abreya Dukes
Tamrya Nash
De’Asia Gaylor
Laura Carpenter
Kreanna McBride
Nia Dunn
Chelsea Johnson
Brianna Vickery
Lilliana Cobar
Micheal Davis
Kali Hubbard
Alyssa Ladner
Johnathan Moore
Katelyn Henley
LaTonyu Bozeman

 
This milestone marks not only the end of your formal mentorship journey but also the beginning of your continued impact as confident, capable educators. These pins serve as a symbol of your dedication, professional growth, and commitment to excellence in education! We are proud of each of you and look forward to celebrating your achievements in the coming years!

We want to thank all the mentors who provided advice, encouragement, and support to our mentees. We appreciate your patience and passion in sharing your knowledge and expertise. Also, we would like to extend a special shout-out to HCSD Research & Development Director Dr. Natasha Williams for coordinating this unique mentoring program to ensure our new teachers have the guidance and resources they need to thrive in the classroom!