PREA Scholarship Recipients 2023-2024
Paulding County BOE Board members oversee presentation of scholarship awards from PREA on June 13th. Pictured are Deborah Collett, Nicholas Chester, Theresa Lyons, Adriana DePierre, Jeff Fuller, Jessica Estes, Adam Clayton, Laura Hartman,, Dan Nolan, Kristi Davis (standing in for Lauren LaFevre), John Dean, Laura Weiss, Steve Barnette, Susan Lester and Sandy Parson.
Retirement Luncheon, May 2, 2023
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Top left: Past PREA President Barbara Cohran gets everyone all fired up about the importance of joining GREA. Top right: Margaret Barton gets her just deserts after serving Special Ed for 35 years. Bottom: Great greetings from PREA members Dinah Hardeman, Leah Smith, and Jeaneen Camp-Wigley as they help new retirees get their questions answered
Area 15 Cluster Meeting at Cherokee Golf Club on April 6th, 2023
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Top left: Area 15 Director Liz Bouis, Laura Weiss, Frankie Shaw, Sandy Parson, Barbara Cohran, and Gloria King. Right: 50% Replica of the Tomb of the Unknown viewed by Sandy, Gloria and two other Area 15 members. Bottom left: Memorial Wreath
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At our Memorial Meeting on Thursday, March 16th we were blessed to have the family of our dearly departed member, Vikki Garmon. Pictured are Don Brown, Lisa Brown, Nicole King, Brigette Eskew, Josh Cardell, Zack Garmon, Dani Garmon and Kiliegh Eskew.
Vikki was a dedicated and amazing educator who will be sorely missed.
The highlight of our January meeting. Performances by members of the Hiram High School Chorus with Music Director and former scholarship recipient, Ashley Peeler.
The highlight of our January meeting. Performances by members of the Hiram High School Chorus with Music Director and former scholarship recipient, Ashley Peeler.
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Mehari Benson, Bryan Opie, Angelique Pierre, and Zoe Mason
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More photos from our January meeting.
Top photos: Dinah Hardeman helps with the Check-in Table along with Leah Smith and Gloria King. Not pictured is Sandy Parson.
Bottom photos: Laura Weiss with Area 15 Director, Liz Bouis. Betty Vollenweider, Sandy Parson, Christy Loftin, and Beth Black add some final touches to our snack table. Laura pictured with the bounty of personal hygiene items donated by our members for needy students at Allgood Elementary School.
Bottom photos: Laura Weiss with Area 15 Director, Liz Bouis. Betty Vollenweider, Sandy Parson, Christy Loftin, and Beth Black add some final touches to our snack table. Laura pictured with the bounty of personal hygiene items donated by our members for needy students at Allgood Elementary School.
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The signing of the Proclamation for Georgia Retired Educators Day (Sunday, November 6, 2022) was presented to Laura Weiss (2nd from left) by Paulding County Schools Superintendent Steve Barnette, Commissioner Post II Sandy Kaecher, Commissioner Post IV Brian Stover, and County Manager Frank Baker.
Our members received a copy of the Proclamation signed by Governor Kemp at out meeting on Tuesday, September 12th. Paulding County Commission Chairman David Carmichael signed the Proclamation for Paulding County.
2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
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The left photo shows certificates presented to two of the three recipients of PREA's annual scholarship awards at the July 12th Board meeting. From left to right: Adam Clayton, Jeff Fuller, Nicholas Chester, Deborah Collett, Philip Delgado, Jennifer Lenman, Theresa Lyons, Susan Lester, Laura Weiss, Dan Nolan, and Steve Barnette. Not pictured is recipient Chynna Stevens. The right photo is presentation of the certificates at our September meeting. Left to right: Philip Delgado, Susan Lester, and Chynna Stevens. Not pictured is Jennifer Lenman.
Barbara Cohran, Sandy Parson, Laura Weiss and Gloria King proudly receive the Retired Educators Day Proclamation from the Paulding County Board of Education Officers.
So much to be Thankful for...our November 10th Meeting
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Top Left: our Hosts Leah Smith, Patsy Dorrough, and Jeaneen Camp-Wigley. Top Right: Members enjoy a bountiful feast. Middle Left: Gail Lawrence, Guest Speaker Sergeant Ashley Henson, Joan Champion, Sharon Britt, and Laura Weiss. Interesting note: with the exception of Laura Weiss, all taught officer Henson at Abney Elementary School. Middle Right: Susan Lester with Scholarship recipient Jennifer Lenman, and new member Kristi Bodnar. Bottom Left: Jeaneen Camp, Leah Smith, Rodney Tumlin, Frankie Shaw, and Susan Lester. Bottom Right: food as varied as our members
PREA was recognized at the Board of Education on July 12, 2022 as the July Partner in Education of the month. Pictured from left to right: Jeff fuller, Adam Clayton, Nicholas Chester, Deborah Collett, Theresa Lyons, Susan Lester, Jana Stegall, Laura Weiss, Dan Nolan and Steve Barnette
Certificates presented to two of the three recipients of PREA's annual scholarship awards at the July 12th Board meeting. From left to right: Adam Clayton, Jeff Fuller, Nicholas Chester, Deborah Collett, Philip Delgado, Jennifer Lenman, Theresa Lyons, Susan Lester, Laura Weiss, Dan Nolan, and Steve Barnette. Not pictured is recipient Chynna Stevens.
Paulding County Superintendent Steve Barnett
Mr. Steve Barnett visited Paulding REA at our meeting on February 10th, 2022. He brought Burton Turner and Dr. Susan Browning to discuss how PREA members can help in the classrooms of our county.
May 4, 2022
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Retirement Celebration Participants (from left to right) Gloria King, Leah Smith, Beth Black, Sandy Parson, Barbara Cohran, and Susan Lester display the wonderful cupcakes and treats for our new retirees. May 4, 2022
PREA Members in November, 2020
Area 15 Director Liz Bouis attended our meeting for the installation of officers for 2022-2024, which will take effect on July 1st, 2022.
From left to right: Liz Bouis, Susan Lester (President Elect), Laura Weiss (President), Sandy Parson (Treasurer), Gloria King (Past President). Not pictured is Leah Smith (Secretary).
PREA Events in November, 2021
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Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Carmichael and PREA President Gloria King
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Proclamation of November 7th, 2021 as Paulding County Retired Educators Day
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Paulding REA Meeting November 9, 2021 at
Dallas First United Methodist Church
Dallas First United Methodist Church
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Guest Speakers: Cristen Cochran AMBA Insurance Representative and Vicky Hogue Chief Nurses Officer at Wellstar Paulding
At the check-in table: Sandy Parson, Frankie Shaw and Laura Weiss
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Words of Inspiration
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Devoted members Cathy Amos and Carol Griffith
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PREA thanks everyone who walked and donated to the Alzheimer's walk Nov. 21, 2020 and made it another success!
A Huge "Thank you" to Dinah Hardeman for leading this campaign!
Dinah and a friend walk to fight Alzheimer's.
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Barbara walks to fight Alzheimer's.
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November 2020
Laura Weiss, VP and Tammy Walker,
McKenna Farms Therapy Services
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Shiloh, Therapy associate
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March 2020
Billy Freeman's family attended his memorial during meeting
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March speaker:
Paulding Senior Center Program Director, Nicole Forsyth
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January 2020
Barbara, our speaker Reva Burks from Helping Hands, Susan
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Dr. Rebecca Vaughn speaks on her father's memoirs Holiday sing-a-long Cathy Amos shares her hand-crafted jewelry.
September 2019
PREA members attending meeting and commemorating GA Retired Educators Day.
March 2019
Family of Mary Nell Gann Burch attended her memorial today..
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Our speaker, Dr. Bonnie Cochran, Associate Superintendent
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President Mrs. Cohran, District Rep Joe Boland, and President-elect Mrs. KIng
January 2019
Gloria King with Dr.Joe Tanner, Silver Sneakers instructor
November 2018
Author Lee St. John read from her published stories of her past teaching experiences.
September 2018
PREA Scholarship recipient, Alan Daws, spoke at our meeting
April 2018 District meeting
PREA members who hosted the District 15 meeting in Cedartown.
March 2018
Mrs. Janell Flemister's family and Dr. Allene Magill's family attended the memorials for these beloved educators.
November 2017
Ricky Clemmons introduced our speakers on Public Safety: Sherriff Gary Gullege &
Sgt. Ashley Henson
October 2017
Inspiring speakers today: 2017 PREA Scholarship winners, Mary Ann Parker and Angie Maxwell Rogers. Center: Susan Lester, Scholarship Chair
January 2017
Speakers for the meeting: Dr. Brian Otott; Associate Superintendent, Ricky Clemmons; Cliff Cole, Superintendent of Paulding School.
September 2016
Jesse Hunter, GREA president, Debbie Ross & Betsy Wagenhauser, Ferst Foundation, Barbara Cohram
PREA Members with David Austin, Commission chair & Jesse Hunter, GREA president
March 2016
 Marsha, Mike Faulkner, Barbara Egner of Paulding Literacy Council
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Lt. Billy Hurst and his partner, K-9 Major
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Joe Boland, Area XV Director
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January 2016
Certificates of Service presented to John Schneider, Steve Lester, Randy Arnold, Lt. Col Bernie Booth, Sgt. Maj. Lymus Holman. Commisioner Mike Roby.
Not present: Tye Rakestraw, Clyde Childers
Dept. of Veterans Services presented PREA with copy of the act passed to commemorate 50th anniversary Viet Nam service.
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Wagon donated by PREA for care of children. Designed by Chad Lindsey. Several hundred are now in area hospitals.
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Marcia welcomed our speaker, Commissioner Mike Roby, who spoke on Veteran Services.
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September 2015
Thank you to our speaker, Beth Ochoa, Paulding's School Nurse Supervisor.
July 2015 PREA Planning Committee
PREA Officers attending the planning meeting for 2015-2016.
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PREA Committee Chairs attending the Planning meeting for 2015-2016.
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March 10, 2015 Meeting
Family and friends of Bob Watson.
Velma Freeman and Helen Fox presented memorial.
March speakers Jesse Hunter, District 15 Director; Lee Hooker, photographer.
Co-presidents: Marsha & Don Rauscher
January 13, 2015
Supt. Cliff Cole brought updates on Paulding Schools.
November 11, 2014 Luncheon Meeting
Thank you to our speakers Mike Mason [on estate planning] and Janis Kleinberger [on Hospice care].
September 9 , 2014 Legislative Meeting
Thank you to these legislators for
bringing updates.
March 11, 2014 Memorial Breakfast
Mr. Sammy McClure spoke remembrance for Ms. Lena Moses
Susan Lester remembered Mrs. Louise
Hall.
GREA president Bill Sloan and Area Representative
Jesse Hunter brought greetings.
January 14, 2014
Superintendent of Paulding Schools Cliff Cole
brought an update of Paulding School System.
brought an update of Paulding School System.
November 12, 2013
Legistative Luncheon
Thank you to our speakers bringing legislative updates:
Rep. Howard Maxwell; Sen. Mike Dugan; Mayor Doris Devey;
Sen. Bill Heath; Jeff Ezell, TRS; Rep. Kimberly Alexander;
Mayor Boyd Austin; Ricky Clemmons, Committee Chair.
Rep. Howard Maxwell; Sen. Mike Dugan; Mayor Doris Devey;
Sen. Bill Heath; Jeff Ezell, TRS; Rep. Kimberly Alexander;
Mayor Boyd Austin; Ricky Clemmons, Committee Chair.
September 10, 2013
Services to Members
PREA Volunteer 2012-2013 Award Winners:
Cathy Amos and Carol Griffith
April 4, 2013 Area 15 Meeting at Cedartown
PREA members at meeting
Special thank you to Ricky Clemmons for giving keynote speech for
luncheon.
March 12, 2013
Memorial Service for Mrs. Jimmie Gilbert and Mrs. Jane Scott
Special Guest Jesse Hunter, Area XV Director
Family of Mrs. Jimmie Gilbert with Janelle Flemister, who presented
memorial
Mike Scott with Ricky Clemmons, who presented memorial for Jane.
