Teacher of the Month – October 2025

Congrats to Rebecca Waldroup at Clyde Elementary School, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month!

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Crystal teamed up with Chris Pennington from M.B. Haynes to surprise Mrs. Mikati with the news in her classroom.

As our newest Teacher of the Month, she was presented with prizes from our generous prize sponsors: MB Haynes and Caroline Albea Orthodontics!

Ms. Waldroup was nominated by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared this when she nominated her to become Teacher of the Month:

Ms. Rebecca is understanding, kind and compassionate. She cares for each student in a personal one on one situation. She has worked with us for 2 yrs now and she rocks!

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