November 28, 2023 – Maryville Elementary educational assistant Tessie Patterson was recognized today as November 2023 Kahok Educator of the Month. The award was presented by Maryville Principal Doug Kirk and local Benjamin F. Edwards financial advisor Jason Rehg.
In his nomination of Ms. Patterson, Principal Kirk wrote:
I would like to nominate Ms. Tessie Patterson for our staff member of the month. Ms. Tessie is the consummate professional. Her dedication and compassion to the students at Maryville Elementary is on display every day.
Ms. Tessie is always prepared and her hard work is admired by everyone at our school. Her diligence, dependability and professionalism are second to none. Ms. Tessie sets the tone for how to be an excellent educator, as she has the unique ability to motivate students to reach high expectations, and expects their best efforts through the use of positive and motivating strategies in the classroom.
Ms. Tessie is an important part of our school, as she can be depended on by everyone to always go above and beyond the call of duty. If every school had a Ms. Tessie, they would instantly be successful.