January is school board recognition month in Texas, a time set aside to remember the men and women across the state who donate countless hours to service at our public schools.
As the Texas Association of School Boards‘ Executive Director, James B. Crow, said:
“Please join me in recognizing the service of local boards as they strive for excellence in our public schools. The long hours and enormous responsibilities of school board service often are not visible to those who may not fully understand the challenges facing public education. Yet, these local trustees embrace hard work as they demonstrate compassion and concern for the success and well being of every Texas student. They work closely with parents and educators to develop sound education policies in their districts and set high standards for student success.”
“In communities across the state, school board members willingly step forward to tackle serious issues, deal with financial uncertainties, and still provide excellent education experiences for all of our children. We urge every community to thank local board members and support them as they tackle this important job. Join us in applauding them for making the time to care about the future of Texas schoolchildren, their local communities, and this state,” he said.
The following serve on school boards in Henderson County:
Athens: President Rob Risko, Vice President David Freeman, Secretary Robert Spears, Eric Smith, Ginger Kirk, Steve McElhany, and Alicea Elliott.
Brownsboro: Wes Johnston, Michele Rinehart, Michele Blackmon, Brian Bersano, Steve Sanders, Jeffery Fulgham, and Scott Williams.
Cross Roads: President Scott Huddleston, Vice President Darren Himes, Secretary Keith Pryor, Shelly Robertson, Dr. Russell Giles, Scott McCurley and Larry Scoggin.
Eustace: President Gary Walsh, C.D. (Sonny) Hodge II, Bobby K. Ashton, Vice President Michael Cates, Secretary Ashley McKee,and Billy (Cotton) Walker.
LaPoynor: President Keith Bristow, Vice President Richard “Bubba” Holcomb, Shaun Hanks, Bryan Forester, Ryan Reynolds, Stan McCurley, and Kyle Riley.
Mabank: President Kenneth Odom, Vice President Dr. Darrell Kinnard, Secretary Mike Cathey, Tyson Johnson, Todd Grimes, Dr. Jeff Gaddis, and Gary Sapp.
Malakoff: Gary Woolverton, Todd LaRue, Daymon Sims, Mike Monroe, Billy Sparks, Jason Darymple, and Rick Vieregge.
Murchison: President Donald Goines, Vice President Lloyd Smith, Nelda Tillison, Secretary Sheryl Sims, Mike Davis, Nancy McCall, and Gayla Roberts.
Trinidad: President Eric Airheart, Vice President Ricky Stanfield, Billy Hornbuckle, Mike Airheart, Bill Tart, Brian Snider, and Secretary Dennis Parker.