Brook Parker, an 8^th Grade math teacher at Plainview Middle School, was named the 2013 Plainview Schools’ Teacher of the Year. She has 13 years of classroom experience with 8 years in her current position. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State University as well as her Master of Education from Northeastern State University. Brook is a tremendous worker and a dedicated professional. She arrives early and stays late to assist students in need. She integrates many subject areas into her curriculum and incorporates real-life lessons so the students may apply their newly found knowledge to everyday life.  Brook is continually expanding her awareness of innovative technology to enrich her students’ learning experience. She is genuinely enthusiastic about teaching math, and her love of the subject spreads to her students. She is a leader and team player who has earned the respect of her students as well as her peers.  Brook Parker is a wonderful asset to the Plainview School System.

Kenny Harper has been an employee of Plainview Schools for the past 20 years. During this time, Kenny has been assigned to just about every building on campus, which has enabled all to realize what a hardworking, dedicated, and responsible person he is. Kenny has a smile and kind word for everyone he meets. I don’t believe the word NO is in Kenny’s vocabulary, because he will always make time to help anyone with whatever task ask of him be it big or small. Kenny is always supportive of his peers and the first to give congratulations to others when the occasion calls for it. Kenny Harper is the type of person who would be an asset and roll model for others to emulate in any work setting. These are but a few characteristics that have earned Kenny Harper support employee of the year 2013, for Plainview Schools.

Congratulations to the students of Plainview High School for tremendous success at this year’s State Scholastic Meet. To participate in the State Scholastic Meet, students have to place in the top 3 at one of the State Qualifier Meets. Plainview took a large group of students and had a great showing. Congratulations to Melinda Wallace, the team’s sponsor. Congratulations are also in order for the teachers at Plainview High School for the tremendous job they do at educating our students. Below is a list of all of the students that placed in the top 10 in the state in an area they tested in.