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
Each month, the PTO sponsors special events to celebrate our incredible staff, teachers, and administrators, reminding them how much their dedication means to our students and families.
In December, we host a cookie exchange for our teachers. Our PBES families bake (or purchase) cookies and treats that help us send each PBES staff member home with at least a dozen special treats. Sign up for the 10th Annual Cookie Exchange today.
In addition to our monthly and holiday celebrations, we go all out during Teacher Appreciation Week in May with a week‑long series of activities designed to make our staff feel extra loved and valued. Together, these events highlight our ongoing gratitude and ensure our teachers know just how much they inspire and uplift our school community.
A special thanks to Kristina Stark, who manages our PTO-led teacher appreciation events.
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
- Bedell
- Curtis
- Davis
- Dean
- Detwiler
- Fassett
- Ferrell
- Hollins
- Jarrouj
- Javid
- Kay
- Kennedy
- Khangura
- Kim
- Leon
- Lyon
- Majewski
- McAfee
- McElwee
- McLaughlin
- Nguyen
- Nicewonger
- Nichols
- Noland
- Ohmart
- Peeps
- Pisot
- Roberts
- Ruhl
- Shammos
- Shelatz
- Silvis
- Spencer
- Stirling
- Swekosky
- Wade
- Webster
- West
Administrators and Staff