(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Mushamba, a 6th-grade teacher at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, and Hannah Bowe, a Comprehensive Development teacher at Black Fox Elementary, have been selected as District Teachers of the Year. Additionally, Helen Belcher, a Comprehensive Development teacher at Cason Lane Academy, has been named the 2024 District Novice Teacher of the Year.
These exceptional educators were chosen for their commitment to teaching excellence and their dedication to creating engaging and impactful learning experiences for students.
“The passion, dedication, and innovation that these teachers bring to their classrooms each day exemplify the very best of our profession,” said Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Schools. “Their commitment to student success is truly remarkable. We are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they have on our schools and community.”
The 2024-2025 School-Level Honorees include:
Black Fox Elementary
- Hannah Bowe
- Shelby Jordan
- Tymora Key (Novice)
Bradley Academy
- Macy Barrett
- Jessica Peterson
- Rachel Carter (Novice)
Cason Lane Academy
- Leah Goolsby
- Dr. Hoens
- Helen Belcher (Novice)
CLA Pre-K
- Jessica Wright
Discovery
- Craig Nelius
- Debra Kaiser
Erma Siegel Elementary
- Allee Staggs
- Lauren Anderson
- Abby Garrett (Novice)
Hobgood Elementary
- Bailey Rose
- Narissa Franklin
- Courtney Mobley (Novice)
John Pittard Elementary
- Luke Hill
- Francina Jackson
- Cayce Sullivan (Novice)
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
- Kaitlyn Ashby
- Dr. Ashley Mushamba
- Jayla Hancock (Novice)
Northfield Elementary
- Natalin Hammond
- JoLyn McWhorter
- Kara Nelms (Novice)
Overall Creek Elementary
- Madison Sharp
- Danya Pace
- Brittney Souter (Novice)
Reeves-Rogers Elementary
- Jennifer Hall
- Jennifer Stanley
- Bre Clark (Novice)
Salem Elementary
- Courtney Pragel
- Rick Wood
- Xavier Mastin (Novice)
Scales Elementary
- Andrea Pierce
- Rebecca Badeau
- Erin Russell (Novice)
The Tennessee Teacher of the Year program celebrates educators' achievements while fostering recognition, respect, and public engagement in education. This program not only highlights teaching excellence but also encourages others to view teaching as a vital and rewarding career.
For more information, please contact Murfreesboro City Schools at 615-893-2313 or visit www.cityschools.net.
