On Tuesday, January 8, East Rockingham Elementary named their Inspiring Excellence recipients at the Richmond County Board of Education meeting.

These three individuals go above and beyond for East Rockingham Elementary, while exemplifying what “Better Together” means to #TeamRCS.  

Briana Coan is a first grade teacher at ERES. Her colleagues describe her as a team player, one who always does what is best for children and the school, and willing to help in any needed role. She is a wonderful asset to the first grade team and always goes the extra mile to assist fellow staff members. From afternoon car duty in the pouring rain to collecting Daily Mile tracking sheets, she always pitches in to help.

Tammy Deese is a bookkeeper but that doesn't even begin to cover all the different things she handles for the students and staff. She works diligently each day to make sure students and staff are taken care of and ensure they have what they need. Mrs. Deese welcomes you when you enter the doors at East Rockingham, she makes sure staff members have needed supplies for their classrooms, and ensures money is spent efficiently. Every school needs a person like Mrs. Deese, who goes above and beyond her call of duty each day. 

Public Information Officer for RCS, Briana Goins also recognized bus driver Tamara Martin. Ms. Martin has been a bus driver for Richmond County Schools for eleven years. She begins and ends her day driving buses, but wears various hats throughout the day. She has taken on the music teacher-substitute role this school year, planning lessons and a Christmas concert while tutoring students in reading. She is willing to take on any role that is asked of her and is very knowledgeable about the students at East Rockingham. She is an asset to our school, assisting both our staff and students. Ms. Martin is loved by all.

Congratulations Inspiring Excellence recipients!