WC Honors One of its Own 

Brad Tibbitts, recently retired Weatherford College history instructor, added another distinction to his 40-year career Jan. 27 as he, along with 33 other educators from across the region, was named to the prestigious Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers.

Celebrating its 16th year, the Harvey Academy honors exemplary teachers in the memory of Professor Emeritus Jack Harvey, who taught at WC for 23 years and was considered among his peers as a “master teacher.”

Honorees were selected and nominated by their administrators and fellow teachers. Tibbitts, who retired from his teaching position last spring, was highly praised in the letter to WC: “Mr. Tibbitts earned a reputation for excellence both in and out of the classroom during an educational career that spanned more than 40 years. Along the way, Mr. Tibbitts served as department chair of social sciences and academic dean. Through it all, he displayed a level of professionalism that stood as an example to all. Mr. Tibbitts is a man of great passion, perspective, humility, and unwavering integrity. He has consistently balanced his love of the College with careful reflection and considered judgment. He has met challenges with optimism, openness, and grace. This is, indeed, a testament to this man and his remarkable character. Brad is first, foremost, and always a teacher. When we say WC means “We Care,” our greatest example has been Mr. Brad Tibbitts.”


Also honored with 2011-2012 Jack Harvey Fellowship Awards of Exemplary Teaching were:

• Aledo ISD – Emily Felker, Grade 4, Language Arts/Social Studies
• Alvord ISD – Scott Bickers, Grade 5, Science
• Azle ISD – Jennifer Westmoreland, Kindergarten
• Birdville ISD – Gary Edge, Grades 9, Social Studies/World Geography
• Bowie ISD – Jennifer Clement, Grades 3-5, Special Education
• Boyd ISD – Oscar Hernandez, Grades 9-12, Spanish
• Bridgeport ISD – Irma Martinez, Grade 2, Bilingual Coordinator     
• Brock ISD – Greg Joy, Grade 8, Science/Librarian/Coach
• Burleson ISD – Nicole Hammons, Grade 1
• Chico ISD – Tobie Hart, Grades 11-12, English
• Decatur ISD – Jean Miller, Grade 1
• Garner ISD – Carol Watson, Grade 4
• Graford ISD – Tonya Parsons, Grades 7-12, CTE
• Granbury ISD –Deborah Ottaway, Grade 2
• Huckabay ISD – Danny Golightly, Grades K-3, Art
• Jacksboro ISD – Ann Hearne, Grade 7, Math
• Joshua ISD – Amber Valles, Grade 9, Special Education
• Lipan ISD –Leeann Tarpley, Grade Pre-K
• Millsap ISD – Beth Adkins, Grades 11-12, English
• Mineral Wells ISD – Cindy Blasor, Grades 4-6, Special Education
• Muenster ISD – Sabrina Truebenback, Kindergarten
• Palo Pinto ISD – Haley Blackmon, Pre-K-Grade 6, Physical Education
• Paradise ISD – Stacy Dial, Grades 4-5, GT, Compensatory Education-Math
• Peaster ISD – Misti Adams, Grade 8, Math
• Perrin-Whitt ISD – Virginia Cotton, Grades 9-12, Math
• Poolville ISD – Kari Wade, Grades 9-12, Special Education
• Santo ISD – Travis Barnes, Grades 9-12, Science
• Slidell ISD – Dana Wood, Grade 4
• Springtown ISD – Jeanie Heineman, Grade 2
• Stephenville ISD – Julie Dacus, Grades 11-12, Math
• Tolar ISD- Jessica Parker, Grades 1-3,6, Bilingual
• Weatherford ISD – Paula Parks, Grades 10-12, ELA