Teacher Appreciation
THE PBES PTO LOVES OUR TEACHERS!
At Piney Branch Elementary, we believe our staff, teachers, and administrators are the heart of our community and we take great pride in making sure they know how much we adore them.
PTO Teacher Appreciation Events
The PTO organizes thoughtful appreciation events throughout the school year — from seasonal celebrations and themed lunches to surprise treats and moments of recognition that brighten our staff’s days. Each event is designed to reflect how much our community values the dedication, creativity, and care our educators, administrators, and staff bring to Piney Branch every single day.
These celebrations are made possible through the support of volunteers who help plan, organize, and bring each event to life. If you enjoy creating meaningful experiences or want to help spread joy to our staff, we welcome you to join the Teacher Appreciation team. Your involvement helps us continue building a culture of gratitude across our school.
To learn more or express interest in volunteering, email us at pineybrancpto@gmail.com.
Teacher Preferences
We know our families like to send special gifts home with your student’s teachers during important moments throughout the year. To make it easier, we’ve gathered a preferences form for each teacher, so families know exactly what items they’ll enjoy most—perfect for the holidays or any of our special teacher appreciation events. Click on your teacher’s name below to see their preferences.
PreK
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Encore and Supporting Teachers
- Ashpole
- Bedell
- Curtis
- Davis
- Dean
- Fassett
- Ferrell
- Fowler
- Hackett
- Hollins
- Jarrouj
- Kay
- Kennedy
- Khangura
- Kim
- Larimore
- Leon
- Lyon
- Majewski
- McAfee
- McElwee
- McLaughlin
- Nguyen
- Nicewonger
- Nichols
- Noland
- Ohmart
- Peeps
- Pisot
- Roberts
- Ruhl
- Saini
- Shammas
- Shelatz
- Spencer
- Stirling
- Swekosky
- Washington
- West
Administrators and Staff