VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools announces the top three finalists for the 2024-25 CATS Award for Employee of the Year!

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What a night to remember at the CATS Award Reception!

Congratulations to our Top 3 finalists: Tereatha Copeland, Yeasha Williams, and District Winner Carrie Kelley! The CATS Award—Continuous Acts of Kindness Through Teamwork and Service—celebrates those who go above and beyond with heart and dedication.

Each nominee received hundreds in local prizes—from gifts to gift cards—thanks to the incredible generosity of our community sponsors. In addition, nominees were recognized with bonuses from Valdosta City Schools in appreciation of their outstanding service. #The3VWay

A special thank you to the VHS Floral Design Classes for creating the beautiful centerpieces and arrangements, which nominees were able to take home as a memory of the evening.Surrounded by proud family, friends, and coworkers, the energy in the room was full of pride and support.

Let’s give one final round of applause to our outstanding 2024–2025 CATS Nominees: VCS District Winner:

Carrie Kelley – S.L. Mason Elementary

Stacy Allen – W.G. Nunn Elementary

Yeasha Williams – Central Office

Darius Barkley – Horizon Academy

Leslie Hough – J.L. Lomax Elementary

Ramona Barkley – J.L. Newbern Middle

Star Bradley – Pinevale Elementary

Erica Moody – Sallas Mahone Elementary

Dale Roe – Transportation

Karen Martin – Valdosta Early College Academy

Imogene Hezekiah – Valdosta High School

Tereatha Copeland – Valdosta Middle School