Bedford's Best

2023-2024 BEDFORD'S BEST

BEDFORD COUNTY BUS DRIVER
 December 8, 2023

“Betty recently was seen by a community member moving a deceased deer out of the roadway so that she could safely finish her route. Drivers like Betty take their commitment to the safety of students seriously. Her thoughtfulness and hard work was captured and shared on Facebook with the caption "Way to go Bedford Co Bus Driver." 

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LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
December 1, 2023

Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Savinia Rice, Bus #163!

Nomination: "Savinia has recently taken the afternoon driving for Bus 163 - LMS/LHS.

This has been a very challenging bus and changes have been made for the better. Savinia has truly loved the students and has helped change the culture of this particular bus in the last several months. Her firm yet fair approach has given the students consistency that has been greatly needed and ensures each student is cared for and transported safely!"

Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.

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FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL November 27, 2023
Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Forest Middle School's Cindy Watson!
Nomination: “My son met Mrs. Watson last year during lunch. They connected because both are KC Chiefs fans. Mrs. Watson later headed the Drone Academy which my son attended. Mrs. Watson has gone out of her way to make my son feel like an important part of FMS. She has created a supportive atmosphere in her classroom and throughout the school. Her drone academy was a fabulous venture and we hope it is something we can look forward to in years to come. "
Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the @Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.
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LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL October 25, 2023
Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Liberty High School's Taylor Cafro!
Nomination: Ms. Cafro is such a positive influence on students and the community. She serves as a coach for multiple sports, participates in community events, like walk out of darkness, has experience with addiction prevention and is someone students can turn to in times of uncertainty. She comes from a line of teachers but discovered her passion for working with high school students after a few years working outside of education. She truly enjoys her job and it shows!
Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.
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STEWARTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 19, 2023
Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Stewartsville Elementary School's Eryn Brammer!
Nomination: Ms. Brammer is a wonderful teacher who deserves all the credit in the world! She made a lasting impression on our little girl, not only academically but socially. She made the transition to school for our little one so easy and so exciting! So much so, our daughter's dream is now to be a schoolteacher. She displays extreme patience and compassion for each of her students. She deserves to be acknowledged as Bedford's Best!
Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.

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LIBERTY MIDDLES SCHOOL September 29, 2023
Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Liberty Middle School's Cymber Croft!
Cymber received numerous nominations that included the following regarding her dedication to the FFA program and students of LMS:
“...dedicated countless hours to creating and facilitating meaningful instructional experiences for her students.” “...encourages my children and others daily” “...Nice, Caring, always there for you..” “We are so grateful to her for everything she does for LMS & FFA .... we are proud to call her a friend...” “Mrs. Croft has certainly helped me grow as a person and I hope she will continue to help other students develop those qualities...” “...Some of these children have never been around animals and it gives them a positive interaction with animals “She goes beyond her duties as an educator to see that “her children” are receiving the best education possible...” “Mrs. Croft is a great teacher, role model and all around fantastic human being!”
Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundationwill be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.
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MONTVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL September 21, 2023 Bedford's Best
Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Montvale Elementary School's Hannah Overstreet!
Nomination: “Hannah is the most caring nurse. She treats every child like they’re her own and works closely with families and children to provide the best care possible.”
Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here. 
 BEDFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL September 5, 2023

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Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Bedford Primary School's Katie Clark!

Nomination #1: “Katie works tirelessly, harder than any other teacher I've ever seen to ensure her special education class students are motivated, engaged, happy, and ready to learn. She has very high expectations for her students and she creates incredible projects and activities that keep her students and staff excited to come to school. Other teachers look up to her and she is a wonderful mentor. Her enthusiasm, compassion and passion for her job and "her" kids is second to no one. She has an infectious laugh, smile and truly loves each and every one of her kids. She is excellent at making sure her children have the best goals and objectives, so they are prepared academically, socially, and emotionally. If I had a child that needed special education in Bedford County, honestly, I would move to ensure they were in the school she teaches so they could have the best possible start. I have been all over Bedford County Schools and seen many many teachers and without a doubt she is the best, she represents what every special education teacher should aspire to be! Her children and her families and her community loves her! Oh, and she is definitely one of the humblest people you will ever meet!"

Nomination #2: “Ms. Clark has been a light in our lives. Eli absolutely loves school, learning, and simply adores his teacher. Ms. Clark has gone above and beyond for him throughout the year, as well as for all of her students. She pushes Eli to be the best he can be, nurtures his passion for learning, and approaches everything with compassion and creativity. Ms. Clark goes out of her way to ensure and advocate for inclusion. Which in turn has helped Eli grow in so many ways! In just most recent events Ms. Clark did not watch her own child live on stage during the kindergarten program due to being right behind Eli and helping him partake in the program and be included with his peers, he would not have been able to participate without her help, so she ensured to be there for him in the way he needed.”

Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.

FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL September 5, 2023
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Congratulations to our Bedford’s Best Recognition Recipient, Forest Elementary School’s Sara Jean Harf!

Nomination: “Words cannot express how much Mrs. Harf has meant to our family and especially our daughter over this past school year. She was able to connect with our daughter in amazing ways that helped her to learn and grow throughout the school year. A strong willed child, our daughter felt loved, heard, appreciated, and was directed in the best of ways. Her patience and guidance to not only our daughter, but a very energetic first grade class was so appreciated and not to be forgotten. We are forever grateful to the time she dedicated to each child's individual growth and development and her consistent communication to us as parents. We are so blessed to have had Mrs. Harf as our daughter's First grade teacher, the lessons she has learned this year will undoubtedly benefit her for years to come.”

Bedford County Public Schools in partnership with the  Bedford Area Educational Foundation will be using our Bedford’s Best program to recognize two staff members a month in our school division who go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Nominations can be made by anyone with first-hand knowledge of the work that our staff member is doing. To nominate someone, please click the here.