Evaluation of the Director of Schools. (Q@((aEPEPEPEPEP (QE( (QE QE The Tennessee legislature passed a new state law last spring for TCAP/EOC Tests. 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday. She strives to build teams of educators that serve students and families in creative ways. Allen C. Pratt, principal at South Pittsburg High School since 2007, also has worked for Walker County, Ga., schools and at Oak Ridge High School. His letter did not elaborate on why he was resigning the position. JFIF PFU ScanSnap Home #iX500 C &"((&"%$*0=3*-9.$%5H59?ADED)3KPJBO=CDA CA,%,AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA In Tennessee, 145 public school districts serve a diverse mix of schools, students, and communities. Superintendent ; Careers . ( Additionally, teaching research courses and supervising doctoral students in dissertation research established a strong knowledge base about a variety of education topics. She said Bledsoe has served as a lay speaker for the Yadkin Valley district of the Methodist Church. She is passionate about effective teaching because education changes the future for children and for society. Box 718, 3419 Main St. Newberry, SC 29108 803.321.2600 803.321.2604. Call: 240-740-3000 | Spanish Hotline: 240-740-2845 E-mail: ASKMCPS . Z(6AFQ)hm LJ0=)hR@ (JZ(0=( Dr. Bledsoe prioritizes developing positive relationships to facilitate growth within an organization. Bledsoe, Mrs. Amy R. Substitute System Organizational Chart. Amy_R_Bledsoe@mcpsmd.org. James R. Ellis was principal of Pikeville Elementary School from 2006-2010 and was a teacher and . ( Negotiations the past two weeks with Selina Sparkman to assume the role of Bledsoe County Director of Schools led to the Board of Education offering her a contract at a special called meeting on Tuesday, August 31. Rehabilitation Act. 2023 Bledsoe County Educators of the Year, 2021 Standards for School-administered Child Care, No Cost Clinic coming to Bledsoe County in June. *uMQz 5.805. Bledsoe, Mrs. Amy R. Substitute Teacher Staff Spec. 1995-2021 Montgomery County Public Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 . Spearman sometimes. As educators we will support students in whatever future path they choose, whether the college, career technical or work path. Careers ; Recruiting Calendar; About Our Hiring Process; Search Jobs ; . 5 0 obj The Bledsoes are actively involved in the community. Applicants include former Pikeville Elementary School Principal James R. Ellis, Bledsoe County High School Vice Principal and Athletic Director Greg Harwood, Bledsoe High band director and music teacher Frank Hudson, South Pittsburg High School Principal Allen Pratt and Bledsoe County Vocational School Principal Jennifer Terry. She has published numerous articles about topics such as STEM, teacher training, technology in the classroom, special education, and leadership. 275 FM2483, Morgan's Point Resort, TX 76513, Priority Charter Schools > Assistant Superintendents Office, Christie Bledsoe, EdD Library. Although hes in the education field, he has given of his time and talents to the community.. Bledsoe County High School; Bledsoe County Career and Tech Center; District; Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors. Hodges said Bledsoe and his wife, Steva, are very good neighbors and she spoke of the beautiful flowers and decor they maintain. ( Staff Directory . Genese Sapp, County Clerk . Sparkman, attending via video conference, accepted the position and said she was honored. ( ( 1 PART A Ronnie Sapp [R] DIST. Greg Harwood has been vice principal and athletic director at Bledsoe County High School since 2009. Tennessee Superintendent Directory In Tennessee, 145 public school districts serve a diverse mix of schools, students, and communities. They worship and serve in a local church. Lee and friends to perform on Main Street Stage, Preliminary hearing held in Rhea, Frizzell and Schmidt bound over, Bledsoe shines at TTU Regional Science Fair, Child seriously injured by hit and run driver, Zig introduces students to musical concepts using math, science & more. Assistant Superintendent. Jennifer Terry, Director of Schools . ( Amy_R_Bledsoe@mcpsmd.org. Michael Walker, Circuit, General Sessions, and Juvenile Courts Clerk . Frank Hudson is Bledsoe County High School's band director and has taught high school and middle school instrumental music since 2000. Trey and Christie Bledsoe have called Belton/Temple home since 1998. ( Jennifer L. Terry is principal and vocational and technical education director for the Bledsoe County Vocational School and also has worked at the facility as a counselor, marketing instructor and GED counselor since 1992. Z(6j Wendy Byerly Wood may be reached at 336-258-4035 or on Twitter @wendywoodeditor. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Tuesday was the last official day on the job as Director for James Ellis under his current contract, following his resignation announcement in July. Sparkman, attending via video conference, accepted the position and said she was honored. ( Handbook. 2 0 obj Neighbor Yvonne Hodges said she admires Bledsoes hard work. The retirement celebrations have been ongoing this week for Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, who was surprised Monday morning with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the states highest honor, and then with ice cream parties at schools all day, followed by a retirement reception for family, friends and community members Tuesday evening. Bledsoe is a wonderful man, said board of education Chairman Dr. Richard Brinegar. Discretely Presented Bledsoe County School Department K-9 174-184 . Candidates who filed by the February 17 deadline for the May 3 Primary in Bledsoe County are (note these individuals filed by the deadline but will not be certified until February 22, 2022 by the Bledsoe County Election Commission): CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION I, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION II, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION III, DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. ( We grew up together in Siloam Methodist Church, said Marion Venable, who heads the Surry Community College Foundation. Rehabilitation Act. ( } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Assistant Superintendent of Administraton and Student Services 803-321-2600 . 2 PART A Tim Campbell [D] Suzanne Schoolfield Sapp [R] DIST. ( Open communication and high standards characterize her work. Contact Montgomery County Public Schools. Please call your child's school or testing coordinator Mrs. Farrah Fields for information about how to make a request. Ike Bledsoe Board Member School District of Newberry County Board . JZ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (QE(QE . Elkin City Schools Board of Education Chairman Dr. Richard Brinegar says a couple of words and introduces surprise entertainment during Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday. Bledsoe County High School, a place of safety, integrity, respect and academics for a better future and community. James R. Ellis was principal of Pikeville Elementary School from 2006-2010 and was a teacher and coach at the school before that. I never dreamed 42 years ago Id be able to go on the journeys Ive gone on and end up in Surry County near home, he said. 2 PART B Andy (Andrew) J Swafford [R] DIST. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. | Updated January 13, 2012 at 1:00 a.m. Bledsoe County school board members will pick from five local candidates for the school system's top slot, beginning with interviews set for Jan. 19. Zach Olendorf, Assessor of Property . Rehabilitation Act. ( (Q@(((AEPEP0( ( (QE QE( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (QE QE ( It comes full circle for me, said Bledsoe as he took the opportunity to share a few words with his friends and family. She will take office September 15, per her contract. ( ( Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe and wife, Steva, visit with Paul Hammes, left, CEO of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, and Terry Darnell, second from left, during Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday. Four of the five applicants come from within the school district and the fifth lives in Marion County, records show. 3 PART A Heath Hudson [R] DIST. (IiO4Ni9. Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe gets in a laugh as Everette and Ann Miller entertain with personalized songs during Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday. Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection. Dr. Robin Copp (Interim) Achievement School District Reecha Black Alamo City Schools Rebecca Stone Through this partnership, GELF and TDOE want to encourage at-home reading practice to help young learners become stronger readers outside of the classroom.Based on a childs grade level, they will receive. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U.S. He said Elkin helped keep his parents employed and making money which sent him to school, and now he is back in Elkin. McDaniel became embroiled in lawsuits, one filed against him by a teacher over her tenure and another filed by him against the school system over his contract. 5.803. (( ()i)h (QE( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (QE This week, both said they are satisfied with the final five candidates. 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135Board of Education Office Hours: 5.802. Schools Board of Education Employee Strategic Plan Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135 Board of Education Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday Documents Please click on arrow below each posting for further information. ( Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe shares thanks with the family, friends and community members who gathered for his retirement celebration Tuesday. 2021-2022 Calendar. He comes from parents who were the best neighbors, were community-minded and served as Ruritans, and Randy has continued that tradition, Venable said. This will take you to a quizOnce you have completed 5 chapters, print your certificate. Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, second from left, visits with Surry County Schools Superintendent Dr. Travis Reeves, left, Ben Mastin, one of the owners of. ( Dr. Robin Copp (Interim) #, TOSS, 401 Church Street, Ste. Current Superintendent Bill Kiper will leave his post at the end of the 2011-12 school year, and officials have said they'd like someone in place before his exit to work with him through the transition. <>>>/MediaBox[ 0 0 611.28 790.56]/Contents 6 0 R >> <> (Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@(aEPEPEPEPEPHii(3 E&9LE% P@4hsGJ# )(4P htQA=i(h({RREPEP0(QE(QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE The Board will decide at their August 2 meeting if they need to appoint an interim Director of Schools while they search for a successor to Ellis. Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135 Board of Education Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday All Bledsoe County Schools will be on Spring Break April 7, 2023 until April 16, 2023 Everyone will return on Monday April 17, 2023 "BCHS CLASS OF 2023 TOP TEN STUDENTS 1. ( Daycare Substitute Bus Assistants We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. ( Deanna Rains, Trustee . ( School District of Newberry County P.O. Ive answered a bell for 54 years, he said, realizing that after the end of June, he wont be answering a bell anymore. Every day was a great day to be a Buckin Elk.. ( Bledsoe thanked the members of the original school board who hired him and allowing a high school principal to come here to be a superintendent.. Lunchroom. 5.804. 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday, The Bledsoe County Board of Education will meet in recessed session April 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at Bledsoe County Middle School, TCAP Testing begins on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 for all students is grades 2-8. I love what I do and going to school. His last day as Director will be August 31, according to a letter he wrote to Board Chairman Vincent Boring. Our goal is to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. Marvin Smith, Road Superintendent . ( Staff Support - Bledsoe County Schools Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135 Board of Education Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday Staff Support Digital Citizenship Resources Common Sense Education on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers Valuing diversity, she knows that each person has something unique to offer. Deanna Rains, Trustee . ( The greatest thing I can say is when the board of education hired me, they inherited a hardworking lady in Steva. The board hired Kiper to replace McDaniel in 2008. Dr. (Q@(AEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEP0( ( (QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE( ( ( (QE QE QE QE Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, kneeling, is surrounded by his family who came from near and far to celebrate his retirement Tuesday at Fairfield Inn in Elkin. ( Toggle Menu About Calendar. Elkin City Schools will soon be seeking a new leader following the announcement Monday night near the end of the monthly school board meeting that Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe will be retiring 3 0 obj 3 PART B Johnny Mack Swafford [R] The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE)is partnering withGovernors Early Literacy Foundation (GELF)to provideat-home reading resourcesto allTennessee families of K2 children at no cost (or free of charge). % Most recently, Dr. Bledsoe served as a professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she taught math and science methods for preservice teachers. Qz JZ(0=(R@ KE `zR@ F-J)haEPEPEPEPIKE(9Si C 'NtQsN(3GZ\Q{1($1Z) R@ E h Lee and friends to perform on Main Street Stage, Preliminary hearing held in Rhea, Frizzell and Schmidt bound over, Bledsoe shines at TTU Regional Science Fair, Child seriously injured by hit and run driver, Zig introduces students to musical concepts using math, science & more. As Everette and Ann Miller entertain the crowd for Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledseos retirement celebration, Ann puts in a plug in one of her songs about school board attorney, Fred Johnson, right, who gets a laugh out of it along with Surry County Commissioners Buck Golding, left, and Eddie Harris. Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, back row, center, is surrounded by his family who came from near and far to celebrate his retirement Tuesday at Fairfield Inn in Elkin. 2710, Nashville, TN 37219. endobj 4 0 obj I hope what Elkin helped do for me, my term of eight years Ive helped Elkin, Bledsoe said. ( Bledsoe County High School, a place of safety, integrity, respect and academics for a better future and community. Superintendent ; Careers . Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe is greeted by school board member Dr. Jane Riley, center, and ARK Executive Director Cynthia Cothren during his retirement celebration Tuesday. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Employment - Bledsoe County Schools Employee Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135 Board of Education Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 - Monday - Friday Employment Equal Opportunity Employment Principal's Corner. ( Independent candidates qualifying for the August General Election: Lee and friends to perform on Main Street Stage, Preliminary hearing held in Rhea, Frizzell and Schmidt bound over, Bledsoe shines at TTU Regional Science Fair, Child seriously injured by hit and run driver, Zig introduces students to musical concepts using math, science & more. Teaching Staff Contact Name Job Title Administrative Staff . We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. ", "I would have loved to have seen a few more," Everett said, "but I think we've got a formidable group.". Careers ; Recruiting Calendar; About Our Hiring Process; Search Jobs ; . Everette is Bledsoes cousin. ( Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Bledsoe County High School; Bledsoe County Career and Tech Center; District; Home of the Bledsoe County Warriors. 2018 Elkin Tribune Privacy Policy. A little over a year after first taking over as Bledsoe County Director of Schools, James Ellis is stepping down from the top position, he told members of the Bledsoe County Board of Education on Monday, July 19 in a special called meeting. Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe is greeted by cousin Everette Miller, left, and Myra Cook, president of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, during his retirement celebration Tuesday. If not, choose register)After watching the videos, choose: Mark Complete. What an impact, influence hes had on the community.. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U.S. For more, see the September 9 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner. The Board voted unanimously to have Ellis continue as interim Director of Schools until Sparkman takes office. Board members passed a resolution in October that included a measure to appoint a selection committee made up of nonelected local residents, but the committee was dissolved in a 6-1 vote the next month in favor of leaving the selection process up to the school board. (Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@Q@%-( (QE I love Elkin City Schools. This directory provides the name of each district's superintendent and a link to the district's website. My success is probably more because of her and all the people she knows. PIKEVILLE, Tenn. Bledsoe County Schools superintendent Jennifer Terry says the Bledsoe County High School's band program will be fully reinstated. ( Since 2006, Bledsoe has had three directors of schools, including Ronny Colvard, who retired in 2006 and was replaced through appointment by former Assistant Director Clettis McDaniel. (%- QE(QE At the request of the student, or a parent/guardian of the student, additional time may be provided. ( I admire him because of his accomplishments, his commitment to the community. %PDF-1.3 For more, see the July 22 issue of the Bledsonian-Banner. ( He also has worked for the West Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency, Gordon County, Ga., schools, Cartersville, Ga., City Schools and Chattanooga City Schools since 1986. 877 Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-6851 | FX: 423-447-6286. Friday, neighboring Bledsoe County announced schools there would be closed Monday-Wednesday . Director of Schools : Selina Sparkman (423) 447-2914 Selinasparkman@bledsoecountyschools.org: Finance/Budget Director : Amanda Slaven (423) 447-6855 They support their children Joseph, Joshua, Rachel, and Rebekah in many academic, athletic, and musical events in the area. He helped me on the school board and educated me. Both suits eventually were dismissed, newspaper archives show. HCS Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson said the appointment of principals "fulfills . All rights reserved. Of all the roles she fills, being a wife and mother are her favorites. endobj This directory provides the name of each district's superintendent and a link to the district's website. All Tennessee families can order one booklet pack for each of their kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students atthis link, which can also be found on thebutton below. Phone Number: 931.372.3170 Title: Director/Superintendenti Phone Number: 423.447.2914 Name: Susan Colllins Title: TTU Placement Coordinator Name: Suzy Hook Title: TTU Placement Coordinator EPP Contact!Designee Name: Dr. Amy Brown Email Address: abbrown@ tntech.edu LEA Contact!Desi nee Name: Selina Sparkman Email Address: Bledsoe County Private Acts: County Officials; Legislative Body; County Mayor : Greggory Ridley (423) 447-6855 bledsoemayor@bledsoe.net: Hwy Chief Admin Off . All requests must be submitted prior to testing. Longtime board member Sue Everett argued in November that decisions should lie with the elected panel throughout the process. Our goal is to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. Substitute Teacher Staff Spec . Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe hugs his cousin, Everette Miller, after Miller and wife Ann entertained with personalized songs during Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday. 301-279-3280. <> Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, second from left, visits with Surry County Schools Superintendent Dr. Travis Reeves, left, Ben Mastin, one of the owners of Fairfield Inn, and Dr. Todd Martin, Yadkin County Schools superintendent, during Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday. Dr. Jason Couch, center, visits with Marion Venable, left, who grew up in Siloam with Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, and Yvonne Hodges, Bledsoes neighbor in Elkin, during a retirement celebration in honor of Bledsoe Tuesday at Fairfield Inn. He also taught music at schools in Paulding County in Georgia and in Marion, Knox and Loudon counties in Tennessee since 1988. ) - The great thing I have is a support system in place in my family, my coworkers, my friends, said Bledsoe. Board Vice Chairman Bobby Angel was the lone supporter of the committee, but said he understood the other board members' reasoning. Z(6AI? Director of Schools Communication Policy. Dr. Bledsoe entered the field of education in 1994 as a secondary math and science teacher in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and Belton ISD. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe, background, right of center, introduces incoming interim superintendent, Dr. Don Martin, to his family members at Bledsoes retirement celebration Tuesday at Fairfield Inn in Elkin. Choose tab: Get InvolvedThen scroll over & select: Educator, Youth Worker, CoachThen scroll over & Select: Professional Development SeriesScroll down & select: Choose StateScroll down & select: View CoursesChoose: 2 hour CoursesScroll down & choose: Youth Suicide: A Silent Epidemic (Module 5)Choose: Take Course (log in if you remember your password. Follow the directions to access the training, Common Sense Education on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers, Digital Literacy & Citizen Classroom Curriculum, What Your Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship, School Safety Training with Brandon Smith, Bloodborne Pathogens' Training with Michelle Holland, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), School Messenger Presence (SMP) - Web Site Resources, State of Tennessee Benefits Administration. Schools continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2021-'22 school year. Zach Olendorf, Assessor of Property . Jennifer Terry, Director of Schools . "I'm very happy with the lineup we have chosen," Angel said. 1 0 obj endobj Terry says the school board voted. His last day as Director will be August 31, according to a letter he wrote to Board Chairman Vincent Boring. The order will be delivered to the mailing address provided and fulfilled in the order it was received. Discretely Presented Bledsoe County School Department: 130 Statement of Activities I-1 131 Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds I-2 132-133 . Five finalists for the Bledsoe school superintendent job will begin interviewing on Jan. 19. Hes a farmer, and Im a farmer, she said of both of them growing up on a farm. 857 Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367 PH: 423-447-3212 | FX: 423-447-3187. TN Testing Code of Ethics. Hamilton County Schools (HCS) on Friday announced eight leadership assignments for the 2023-24 school year. We will do this by providing a driven, focused, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated. 877 Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367PH: 423-447-6851 | FX: 423-447-6286. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT. 301-279-3280. CONTACT US ; Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools. ( The school serves grades ninth through 12th. Source: Bledsoe County Board of Education. "I feel any one of these candidates would be a strong candidate for our local schools director. Five finalists for the Bledsoe school superintendent job will begin interviewing on Jan. 19. ( <>stream . He had prior teaching stints at South Pittsburg and Whitwell high schools and at The Bright School in Chattanooga. Negotiations the past two weeks with Selina Sparkman to assume the role of Bledsoe County Director of Schools led to the Board of Education offering her a contract at a special called meeting on Tuesday, August 31. Dr. Bledsoe entered the field of education in 1994 as a secondary math and science teacher in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and Belton ISD. During the celebration, Bledsoes cousin, Everette Miller and his wife, Ann, entertained the crowd with special songs Ann had personalized to fit Bledsoe and his retirement. ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Robby B. Roberson [R] Tim Simmons [R] Tobe Smith [R] GENERAL SESSIONS JUDGE Howard L. Upchurch [D] COUNTY COMMISSION DIST. Most recently, Dr. Bledsoe served as a professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she taught math and science methods for preservice teachers. <> He also has worked for the U.S. Department of Defense and was a self-employed dairy farmer between 1978 and 1985. The interviews will lead to a decision as soon as Jan. 23, according to officials. Some had those in attendance laughing, while others were more reflective. 478 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367PH: 423-447-2914 | FX: 423-447-7135Board of Education Office Hours: A little over a year after first taking over as Bledsoe County Director of Schools, James Ellis is stepping down from the top position, he told members of the Bledsoe County Board of Education on Monday, July 19 in a special called meeting. Suicide Prevention (2 hour training) will be computer based. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz " ? The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT Both parties have crowded fields after Republican Education Superintendent Molly Spearman decided not to run again after eight years in the job. Those attending his celebration Tuesday at Fairfield Inn, which was catered by Heavens Scent and Mazzinis, had nothing but great things to say about Bledsoe and his dedication to education and the community during his 38 years as an educators, serving in roles from teacher, coach and administrator and ending as superintendent. Robby Roberson, Road Superintendent . Everette and Ann Miller entertain Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe and his family and friends with songs written for him during his retirement celebration Tuesday at Fairfield Inn in Elkin. 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