Wilkes County Schools would like to recognize and honor Ms. Maria Limon-Jimenez, a seventh-grade teacher at Central Wilkes Middle School. Ms. Limon-Jimenez was selected as the 2024-25 Wilkes County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year! Ms. Limon-Jimenez is an asset to Central Wilkes Middle, the Central Wilkes community, and Wilkes County Schools. She demonstrates passion, enthusiasm, and professionalism daily. Congratulations Ms. Limon-Jimenez! Wilkes County Schools is fortunate to have you represent our district.

We would also like to recognize all nominees for the 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year:

• Chantavia Taylor - C.C. Wright Elementary
• Bailey Parket - Mountain View Elementary
• Lisa Ward - North Wilkes Middle
• Emily Holland - Ronda-Clingman Elementary
• Ashley Burnette - C.B. Eller Elementary
• Claire Sterling - Wilkes Central High