Houston County schools honor employees for 30-plus years of service

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Board of Education honored employees who have served 30, 35, or 40 years in its school district.  This is according to a news release from the board of education.

The district celebrated these individuals during a recognition ceremony Tuesday.

The honorees listed have dedicated years of service to the children of Houston County. 

40 Years of Service

• Marlene Turner, Houston County WIN Academy

35 Years of Service

• Brenda Arnett, Central Office
• Pamelia Harper, Morningside Elementary School
• Barbara Studstill, School Nutrition Program

30 Years of Service

• Sandy Cauley, Bonaire Middle School
• John Clark, Maintenance Department
• Betty Dean, Tucker Elementary
• Robert Jones, Maintenance Department
• Lorenza Mitchell, Maintenance Department
• Teri Simpson, Langston Road Elementary
• Clara Smith, Shirley Hills Elementary

Each honoree received a plaque made by the FireStarter FabLab and a cash award from HEA Federal Credit Union, according to the news release.  They also received a certificate, years of service pin, Board of Education lapel pin, district “coin” and other logo items.