The Putnam County School Board and Director of Schools, Mr. Corby King honored the 2021-2022 Putnam County School System retired teachers at the August school board meeting. 

“It was an honor to recognize these educators who have touched the lives of thousands of students,” said Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County. “Their retirement is a celebration of the patience and tolerance they showed each day, facing some of the most challenging obstacles throughout their career. A celebration of the legacy they will leave and the impact they have had on students’ lives for many decades. We congratulate them, thank them for their service in education, and wish them the best in retirement.” 

Retiree Class of 2021-22:
Avery Trace Middle School

• Angela Risley, 24 PCSS Years of Service and 24 years in education

Burks Elementary

• Mildred Bilbrey, 29 PCSS Years of Service and 43 years in education

• Susan Jackson, 31 PCSS Years of Service and 33 years in education 

• Gerri Reese, 28 PCSS Years of Service and 28 years in education

Cookeville High School

• Darlene Hatcher, 20 PCSS Years of Service and 34 years in education

PCSS System-Wide

• Renee Burris, 22 PCSS Years of Service and 32 years in education

• Carissa Comer, 32 PCSS Years of Service and 32 years in education

• Michelle O’Rourke, 16 PCSS Years of Service and 16 years in education

Central Office 

• Dr. Sharon Griggs, 43 PCSS Years of Service and 43 years in education

• Jill Ramsey, 35 PCSS Years of Service and 40 years in education

Jere Whitson Elementary School

• The late Vickie Rector, 26 PCSS Years of Service and 26 years in education.

Sycamore Elementary School 

• Martha Ramsey, 26 PCSS Years of Service and 31 years in education

White Plains Academy 

• Debra Kesler, 23 PCSS Years of Service and 23 years in education