Beloved Caldwell County kindergarten teacher Holly Peters received the prestigious Mr. Henry Smith Award during the school district’s Closing Day breakfast.
According to Public Relations Coordinator Lizzie Wynn, the award honors Mr. Henry Smith, a long-time employee of Caldwell County Schools who throughout his tenure served in various roles at the high school, middle school, and Central Office. She says Smith had a remarkable gift: the ability to relate to others. Regardless of his role or location in the district, Wynn says Smith always took time to make those around him feel valued and treated others with respect and dignity, and because of this, his legacy continues.
Wynn says Peters embodies the true essence of kindness and selflessness that this award represents. One of the nominators wrote, “Holly Peters loves her students like no other. She has devoted many years to the education of little ones. Holly is so kind and patient. She makes parents and students feel at ease when students start kindergarten. She had both of my boys and helped them transition to kindergarten, creating a love for school.”
Wynn says this recognition is a testament to Peter’s extraordinary dedication and impact as a teacher. Peters was also thanked for her unwavering commitment and dedication to her students and the district. and impact as a teacher.
