October certified staff member of the month: Mrs. Laura Merriman-Kealy
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Laura Merriman-Kealy, our McDowell County Schools certified staff member of the month for October.
Mrs. Merriman-Kealy goes above and beyond to create a classroom where students feel valued, respected, supported and encouraged to grow. Through meaningful collaboration and student discussions, she helps students build confidence, strengthen relationships and develop important skills that extend beyond academics.
Her impact does not stop with her students. This year, Mrs. Merriman-Kealy has stepped up as an instructional leader, supporting a long-term substitute teacher and modeling effective instructional practices. During a recent classroom visit, the entire second grade was learning together as she demonstrated a lesson—an example of teamwork and educators supporting one another.
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Mrs. Merriman-Kealy's willingness to grow, share her expertise and support others reflects the kind of leadership that makes a lasting difference in our schools.
Congratulations, Mrs. Merriman-Kealy. Thank you for your dedication to students, your commitment to your colleagues and the positive impact you make each day.
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
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October classified staff member of the month: Mrs. Mary Lou Murphy
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Mary Lou Murphy, our McDowell County Schools classified staff member of the month for October.
With more than 19 years of dedicated service in school nutrition, Mrs. Murphy has built a career serving students across our district. Beginning as a cafeteria substitute in 2007, she worked her way into leadership roles and now serves as the cafeteria manager at East McDowell Middle School.
Her impact is notable. Under her leadership, East McDowell serves more than 500 meals each day and has the highest student meal participation rate in the district. Her responsibilities also extend beyond EMMS, as she oversees the preparation and delivery of meals to Summit Academy and Foothills Community School.
Through it all, Mrs. Murphy and her team have demonstrated a commitment to quality and safety, earning a 100 percent sanitation score last school year.
Mrs. Murphy's dedication, reliability, leadership and commitment to serving others reflect the work happening behind the scenes in the McDowell County School Nutrition Program every day.
Congratulations, Mrs. Murphy. Thank you for your years of service and for helping ensure students across McDowell County Schools are nourished, supported and ready to learn.
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