Payne is Pulaski County Schools’ Teacher of the Month

Trina Payne has been selected as the Snowville Elementary Teacher of the Month. She has been employed with Pulaski County Public Schools for 23 years. Mrs. Payne is described as a teacher who high expectations for her students while still showing a tremendous amount of care and concern for each one of them. Her students absolutely love her and she makes learning fun. She has a great sense of humor and meets every single day with a smile on her face. She works well with her colleagues and is always willing to help them in any way possible. Mrs. Payne has been instrumental in the implementation of our Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports initiative and works to ensure that all students are “Respectful, Responsible, and Ready.” She is considered an asset to our school and we sincerely appreciate her dedication to Snowville Elementary School! The award was presented during Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board.

Submitted by:  Amy Shrewsbury, Principal of Snowville Elementary School