The Pursuit of Excellence award is presented to employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations can be made by BCSD employees, students, parents and community members. The nomination form can be found on our website under the Human Resources Department tab.
Congratulations to the following employees who are the February 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients for the Baldwin County School District.
Jessica Abney-Spivey
Montessori Teacher at Midway Hills Academy
Ms. Abney-Spivey is working in his fourth year for the Baldwin County School District. Ms. Abney-Spivey currently works as a Montessori Teacher at Midway Hills Academy School.
Ms. Abney-Spivey was nominated by one of her student’s parents, Patience Wong. Ms. Wong had the following to say, “Ms. Abney-Spivey consistently keeps me up to date with my daughter's progress and needs. She is kind hearted and understanding in regards to my daughter's emotional needs and curriculum needs. Mrs. Abney reaches out through multiple platforms of communication when trying to communicate with me about an assignment, quiz, study guide, daily happenings and or just a note. This means so much to me as a parent and now single Mom who is juggling many things. To know that my daughter is genuinely being guided by Ms. Abney-Spivey, gives me peace of mind and gratefulness in my heart that we are blessed to have a Teacher like Ms. Abney-Spivey at MHA.”
Ms. Abney-Spivey, thank you for being the epitome of excellence!
Kristen Grebel
Marketing Management Instructor in the CTAE Department at Baldwin High School
Ms. Grebel is working in her second year for the Baldwin County School district. She currently works as the Marketing Management Instructor in our CTAE Department at Baldwin High School.
Ms. Grebel was nominated by the CTAE Director, James Lassetter. Mr. Lassetter had the following to say, “I have been impressed with Ms. Grebel’s passion for her subject and her dedication to becoming a better teacher. With being directed or asked she has sought out and registered for several different professional learning opportunities. In addition, she has been at the forefront of marketing her student organization trying to build the membership. She has come to me with ideas to help make her program and student organization better. She has been thinking outside the box. With the passion she has, I can see her program being one of the shining stars at BHS. .”
Ms. Grebel, thank you for being a model of excellence!
Jarlessia Heath
Special Education Paraprofessional at Oak Hill Middle School
Ms. Heath is working in her fourth year for the Baldwin County School District. She is currently working as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Oak Hill Middle School.
Ms. Heath was nominated by Dr. Gerard Lary, Assistant Principal at Oak Hill Middle School Dr. Lary had the following to say, “At Oak Hill Middle School, we are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Heath, an 8th-grade PEC Paraprofessional, as part of our team. Her ever-present smile and contagious positivity brighten the hallways and classrooms alike.
Ms. Heath exemplifies dedication and adaptability. One of the many things that set her apart is her proactive approach to teaching. She takes detailed notes during the first class she co-teaches to better assist struggling students in subsequent sessions. This thoughtful strategy ensures that every student gets the support they need to succeed. Among her many responsibilities, Ms. Heath seems to particularly enjoy supporting students in their online speech classes. Whether it’s ensuring they’re in the media center, logged on, or fully engaged, her presence makes a difference in their learning experience.
Ms. Heath, your unwavering positivity, thoughtful actions, and heartfelt dedication to the students at Oak Hill Middle School do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to make our school a brighter, better place."
Ms. Heath, thank you for being a model of excellence!
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