Wilson County Teacher Of The Year 2025
For the 27th consecutive year, Wilson County Motors and CedarStone Bank are proud to honor the exceptional educators of Wilson County. These dedicated teachers invest countless hours into shaping the future, developing innovative teaching methods and philosophies that will continue to positively impact our community for years to come.
Teachers from both public and private schools throughout Wilson County were nominated by their peers as the “Teacher of the Year” at each respective school. On January 3, 2025, a special reception was held to recognize these outstanding educators, with past award winners also in attendance. A distinguished panel of faculty from Cumberland University’s Education Department will review the applications and select the overall winner of the 2025 Wilson County Teacher of the Year. The recipient will be announced at the upcoming awards banquet.
W.P. Bone, III, of Wilson County Motors, shared, “We recognize the profound and lasting impact that teachers have on our children’s lives. It is vital that we acknowledge their unwavering dedication and the tremendous contributions they make to our community. The Teacher of the Year Program is our way of expressing the appreciation they truly deserve.”
Bob McDonald, President and CEO of CedarStone Bank, added, “I often reflect on the invaluable life lessons I learned from my teachers. Their dedication, patience, and hard work are crucial in preparing our future leaders and sustaining a thriving community. It’s an honor to see our incredible teachers celebrated and recognized for their hard work at the banquet.”
The winner will be announced following the keynote address by Dr. Paul Stumb, President of Cumberland University. Each teacher will receive a plaque to commemorate their achievement, and the overall Teacher of the Year will be awarded a personal check for $3,000, along with a $1,000 check for their school.
The 2025 Teacher of the Year Banquet will take place at Cumberland University’s Baird Chapel on Friday, April 4, 2025. The following teachers will be honored at this prestigious event:
- Leslie Tomlinson – Barry Tatum Academy
- Dalton Teel – Byars-Dowdy Elementary School
- Jonathan Stricklin – Carroll-Oakland Elementary School
- Jessica Brooke Lipshie – Castle Heights Elementary School
- Ashley Arledge – Coles Ferry Elementary School
- Julie T. Smith – Elzie D. Patton Elementary School
- Ashley Broomfield – Friendship Christian School
- Kala Ealy – Gladeville Elementary School
- Jennifer Bamford – Gladeville Middle School
- Melissa Prince – Green Hill High School
- Jamie Wallmark – Jones Brummett Elementary School
- Melissa Cole – Lakeview Elementary School
- Allen Davis – Lebanon High School
- Erin Clark – Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
- Elizabeth Elgin – Mt. Juliet Elementary School
- Sergeant Major Jonathan Clark – Mt. Juliet High School
- Brittney Osburne – Mt Juliet Middle School
- Rachael Agnew – Rutland Elementary School
- Vicki Davis – Sam Houston Elementary School
- Ashlee Sexton – Southside Elementary School
- Charisse Carter – Springdale Elementary School
- Kimberly McPeak – Stoner Creek Elementary School
- Erica Douglass – Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
- April Downing – W.A. Wright Elementary School
- Kristina L. Hobbs – Walter J. Baird Middle School
- Mrs. Tammy Tucker – Watertown Elementary School
- Paige Allmond – Watertown High School
- Kimberly Stone – Watertown Middle School
- Jennifer Crockett – West Elementary School
- Tara Palmer – West Wilson Middle School
- Jessica Agee – Wilson Central High School
- Amy Richards – Wilson County Adult High School
- Sarah Savannah Howard – Winfree Bryant Middle School
Pictured left to right are Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, 2025 Teacher of the Year Nominees, & and W.P. Bone, Owner of Wilson County Motors.
