WCHS welding teacher takes school system's top award

System also names employee, bus driver of the year 

  • On April 30, Mark Adams, center, was presented with the White County School System Teacher Award by Leann Fuller, the 2025 WCSS Teacher of the Year, left, and White County School Human Resources Director Laura Corley, right, during a ceremony in the White County Middle School gym. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
    On April 30, Mark Adams, center, was presented with the White County School System Teacher Award by Leann Fuller, the 2025 WCSS Teacher of the Year, left, and White County School Human Resources Director Laura Corley, right, during a ceremony in the White County Middle School gym. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
  • Wanda King, left, was presented with the White County School System Employee of the Year award. White County School Human Resources Director Laura Corley is at right.
    Wanda King, left, was presented with the White County School System Employee of the Year award. White County School Human Resources Director Laura Corley is at right.
  • Mandie Harris, left, was given the school system's Bus Driver of the Year award. At right is Human Resources Director Laura Corley.
    Mandie Harris, left, was given the school system's Bus Driver of the Year award. At right is Human Resources Director Laura Corley.

    By Denise Etheridge

    They received applause, high-fives, and a few rowdy hoots and hollers from their peers.

    This was the celebratory atmosphere at the White County Middle School gym last week when the s…