May Employees of the Month

Cullman County Schools along with America’s First Federal Credit Union recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.

Teacher of the Month: Leslie Arnold, 7th Grade Science, Fairview Middle


(Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Leslie Arnold/AmFirst Teacher of the Month, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager, Trina Walker/Fairview Middle School Principal)

"Mrs. Arnold has been a teacher at Fairview Middle for many years, has worn many hats in several different subject areas, and has excelled in all," said Trina Walker, Fairview Middle School Principal.  "The students are always excited to tell about the new activities going on in her room, and she does a great job keeping her classes engaged and interested at all times," said Walker.

Staff Member of the Month: Annette Ponder, Instructional Aide, Vinemont Middle


(Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Annette Ponder/AmFirst Staff Member of the Month, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager, Dr. Johnny Whaley/Vinemont Middle School Principal)

"I have known Mrs. Ponder for over 20 years, and during that time I have observed her passion and zeal for students and their growth," said Dr. Johnny Whaley, Vinemont Middle School Principal. "When you speak about a person being a rock that you can count on, Annette Ponder is the first person that comes to mind," said Whaley.

Cullman County Schools thanks America’s First Federal Credit Union for donating a $100 gift card to each employee of the month.