Meridian Public School District Honors 2025 Teachers and Administrator of the Year
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Carver's Shadwick named Admin of the Year; Ross Collins' Pulido named District Teacher of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 19, 2025
Meridian, MS – February 19, 2025 – The Meridian Public School District (MPSD) proudly recognized its outstanding educators during the February 18, 2025, MPSD School Board Meeting, held on the campus of Meridian High School. The annual recognition highlights the dedication and excellence of teachers who have made significant contributions to student success and academic achievement.
The following teachers were named 2025 Teachers of the Year for their respective campuses:
- Kimberly Runyon – Little Wildcat Academy
- Phyllis Collier – G.W. Carver Elementary
- Fanetta Dancy Crenshaw – Crestwood Elementary
- Cassandra Smith – Parkview Elementary
- Deja Price – Poplar Springs Elementary
- Tesheria Malone – West Hills Elementary
- Rhonda Burrage – Magnolia Middle School
- Amber Bell – Northwest Middle School
- Joshua Reed – Meridian High School
- Marti Pulido – Ross Collins Career & Technical Center
- Lori Gatlin – Marion Park
Among these exceptional educators, Marti Pulido of Ross Collins Career & Technical Center was honored as the 2025 Meridian Public School District Teacher of the Year. Pulido’s dedication to innovative teaching and student engagement has set a high standard for excellence in education.
In addition to celebrating the teachers, MPSD also recognized G.W. Carver Elementary Principal Amanda Shadwick as the 2025 District Administrator of the Year. Shadwick’s leadership and commitment to student growth and faculty support have fostered a strong academic environment across the district.
“These educators exemplify the passion and dedication that drive student success in our schools,” said Dr. Amy Carter, Meridian Public School District Superintendent. “We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the positive impact they have on our students daily.”
MPSD would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Meridian Public School District Foundation for Educational Excellence, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of East MS, for their generous support and recognition. Their commitment to honoring our School Teachers of the Year, the District Teacher of the Year, and the District Administrator of the Year with financial awards is a testament to their dedication to excellence in education.
The Meridian Public School District extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the honorees and thanks them for their unwavering commitment to excellence in education.
For more information about MPSD and its initiatives, please visit our website at www.mpsdk12.net or download the official MPSD App from your favorite App Store by searching for Meridian Public Schools, MS.
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About Meridian Public School District: The Meridian Public School District strives to inspire and develop excellence in everyone. MPSD serves 4,500 students on ten school campuses. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.mpsdk12.net.
