Her principal Britt Gardner says, “It is a blessing to have such a dedicated individual as Mrs. Geiger-Mickle teaching our students at North Central Elementary. Her rapport with children is natural and instinctive and her classroom climate is welcoming, stable and loving.”
Also honored during the evening’s celebration was Pine Tree Hill Elementary’s second grade teacher Angel Cooke who was named as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher. Adult Education Director Byron Johnson was recognized as the district’s 2024 Principal of the Year.
Angel Cooke is the 16th KCSD educator to receive the district’s award to honor first year teachers. She teaches second grade, where she plans interesting, hands-on lessons. Her students are engaged and truly enjoy the learning experience.
Other Outstanding First Year Teacher honor roll finalists are Brooke Moore, Doby’s Mill Elementary and Emily Seay, Doby’s Mill Elementary.
Byron Johnson is a veteran educator who has worked in Kershaw County Schools for 17 years. Prior to leading the district’s Adult Education program, he served as the Camden Middle School Principal for 10 years and as an assistant principal at Camden High for five years. He taught in Charleston County Schools for seven years, where he also served as a teaching coach for two years.
