On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Richmond County Board of Education meeting, 3 Inspiring Excellence recipients from the Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy were recognized. 

Principal Joyce McRae wrote "Mrs. Williams is the guidance counselor at Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy. With over 39 years of counseling experience, she is an expert at building relationships with everyone she comes into contact with. Before each school year starts, she spends countless hours going through more than 400 students’ folders to learn as much as she can about each individual student. She is an advocate for students, teachers, and staff members and always takes time to recognize the accomplishments of others. We are very fortunate that Mrs. Williams is part of our Raider family!"

Joyce McRae also said "Mrs. Chappell is the data manager at NGA. She is always willing to help out whenever and wherever she is needed – without being asked to do so. Whether it’s preparing for special events, ironing out situations in the front office, advocating for peers and students, or covering car duty, Mrs. Chappell is always willing to do what needs to be done. She is an asset to our school!"

In addition, Mrs. Cindy Ellerbe was also recognized. McRae said "Mrs. Ellerbe is one of our outstanding high school bus drivers. She is very reliable and dependable. She maintains a clean bus and is always willing to help out when needed. She holds high expectations for her students to ensure her bus route is safe and orderly. If you ask any of Mrs. Cindy's students about her they will tell you she has a rule for everything, she is always on time, and that she loves them." 

Pictured Above: Bobbie Sue Ormsby, Susan Williams, and Dr. Jeff Maples

Pictured Above: Bobbie Sue Ormsby, Jan Chappell, Dr. Jeff Maples, and Joyce McRae

Pictured Above: Bobbie Sue Ormsby, Cindy Ellerbe, Dr. Jeff Maples, and Joyce McRae