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    Teacher of the Month

    Congratulations to Katelyn Madey, DRES Teacher of the Month! She is a ray of sunshine each and every day! Her students are blessed to have her in their lives and so are we! 

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    Classified Staff Member of the Month

    Congratulations to Katlynn Ryden, DRES Classified Staff Member of the Month! She loves her students and they love her! She devotes her time and attention to her students and her dragonfly family. Thank you Katlynn for all you do here at DRES!   

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    DRES 1st Year Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Ms. Wood, Dixon Road Elementary's 1st Year Teacher of the Year! Each year Johnston County Public Schools honors an overall Outstanding First Year Teacher to represent the district. Nominees will participate in a face-to-face interview to determine the JCPS 1st Year Teacher of the Year to represent the district in 2023-2024. Good luck!

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    Teacher of the Month

    Congratulations to Laura Baker, Dixon Road Elementary's Teacher of the Month! She has a calm and funny demeanor and genuinely cares for all of her students! Her lesson planning and attention to detail keep her students engaged all day! Thank you, Ms. Baker, for all you do for everyone at DRES!

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    Classified Staff Member of the Month

    Congratulations to Vivian Johnson, DRES Classified Staff Member of the Month! She helps others, pays attention to detail, takes pride in her work, and loves the students! Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for all you do for everyone at DRES!

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    Character Trait Recognition

    Congratulations to Jadiel for his recognition at the JCPS Board of Education meeting this week! He was recognized for his continued exhibition of the character trait respect! Way to go Jadiel!! We are proud of you!!!

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    Classified Staff Member of the Month

    Congratulations to Michelle Little-Pulley, Dixon Road's Classified Staff Member of the Month! She is our cafe manager and keeps everyone healthy and happy at Dixon Road Elementary.

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    Teacher Of The Month

    Congratulations to Mrs. Bradshaw, Dixon Road's Teacher of the Month! She may be new to Dixon Road, but she never misses an opportunity to help her fellow dragonflies.

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    JCPS Employee of the Year

    Congratulations to DRES's very own Mrs. Kreacic for being named the 2022 JCPS Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Employee of the Year! Mrs. Kreacic works around the clock to ensure our students and staff's social and emotional well-being. No one is more deserving of this honor than Mrs. Kreacic, and we are proud to call her a dragonfly! Please take a moment to explore Mrs. Kreacic's webpage for some great activities for the whole family! https://jkschoolcounselor.weebly.com/

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    94.7 QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month

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    DRES 1st Year Teacher of the Year Nominee

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    JCS Flame For Learning Teacher of the Year Semifinalist

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    Teacher of the Month

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    Classified Staff Member of the Month

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    Leading with the Heart

    Dixon Road Elementary is proud to present Mrs. Freeman with the annual Leading with the Heart Award!

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    Teacher of the Month

    Congratulations to Mrs. Bledsoe, DRES Teacher of the Month for February.

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    WRAL Teacher Of The Week

    Mrs. Eby, fourth grade teacher here at DRES, was recognized as WRAL's Teacher Of The Week!

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    Super Speller

    Congratulations to Jacob, who represented DRES at the Johnston County Spelling Bee this past week. Not only is he a super speller, but he also showed courage, sportsmanship, and humility throughout the entire event. Thank you, Jacob, for being an awesome member of the Dragonfly family!

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    December Classified Member of the Month

    Congratulations to Ms. Marler, Dixon Road Elementary Classified Staff Member of the Month. She is always willing to help staff, students, and families as soon as they walk in the door and does so with a smile on her face. 

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    December Teacher of the Month

    Congratulations to Ms. Anderson Dixon Road's Teacher of the Month for December. She is always available to help her fellow DRES staff members. 

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