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Ruth Coppler Outstanding Teacher Award
2024 Ruth Coppler Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients
Lexington Christian Academy has established the Ruth Coppler Outstanding Teacher Award, to be given annually to a LCA teacher in memory of Mrs. Ruth Coppler, who was a beloved elementary teacher at LCA. This award is established as a tribute to her love for teaching and to recognize teachers who share and exemplify that love.
about the award
Lexington Christian Academy has established the Ruth Coppler Outstanding Teacher Award, to be given annually to a LCA teacher in memory of Mrs. Ruth Coppler, who was a beloved elementary teacher at LCA. This award is established as a tribute to her love for teaching and to recognize teachers who share and exemplify that love.
Qualifications
The award will be presented to both an elementary (PS-5th) and a secondary (6th-12th) teacher who exhibits the following characteristics in his/her teaching.
- Exemplifies the love of Jesus for his/her students
- Displays evidence of the Fruits of the Spirit in relationships with parents, students and staff
- Utilizes effective teaching methods to allow each student to reach his/her academic potential
- Helps each student to discern and use the special gifts God has given him/her
- Exceeds the normal expectations of a classroom teacher to make his/her classroom a special place for students and parents
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to receive this award, teachers must meet the following conditions:
- A nominee must be a full-time teacher at LCA.
- A nominee must have completed three years on faculty at LCA. (Teachers may be nominated in their 3rd year.)
- A nominee must not have received the award in the last five years (see previous winners listed on this page)
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2001-2002
Janie Conder
2001-2002
Michael Rickerman
2002-2003
Denny McCardle
Moddie Miller
2003-2004
Lana Ledford
Melissa Meadows
2004-2005
Laurie Stith
Melissa Washing
2005-2006
Lisa Brown
Jennifer Long
2006-2007
Lisa Antle
Betty Vanderpool
2007-2008
Linda Edin
David Redish
2008-2009
Deana Kendall
Aaron Merz
2009-2010
Kim Downs
Phil Kinman
2010-2011
Kevin Conforti
Beth Rogers
2011-2012
Sheila Allen
Marci Hucaby
2012-2013
Arianne Johnson
Daniel Wesley
2013-2014
Rebecca Winckler
Addie Pulliam
2014-2015
Danielle Smith
Janna Fults
2015-2016
Mary Beth Kindred
Kenna Jasper
2016-2017
Clark Cranfill
Tasha Corum
2017-2018
Marci Hucaby
Jason Seamands
2018-2019
Aaron Merz
Rebekah Meredith
2019-2020
Joy Sparks
Jessica Clarke
2020-2021
Nathaniel Cheeks
Ashley Ford
2021-2022
Daniel Wesley
Suzette Hartley
2022-2023
Lauren Jarvis
Sarah Scott
2023-2024
Nikki Jackson
Riley Perkins