By: Kelsey Mitchell

Nicole McBride is a second grade teacher at Pinewoods Elementary School. Nicole has stood out as a leader and advocate for children in our community during a time that has been unlike any other. Being a teacher is extremely hard, but being a teacher in a pandemic is unmanageable for so many yet here they are supporting and teaching our children not only the curriculum but also how to adapt to this crazy new world we are living in. Now go ahead and add child who has a medical condition that affects her physically, emotionally and cognitively. That takes a truly special person to take on. One child's parents are who nominated Nicole for this award. Nicole McBride is an asset to our community and to our children's future which is why we are proud to honor her with this years Vocational Service Award.