Mrs. Connie Cantrell, Cafeteria Manager for Short Mountain School was named as “Employee of the Month” for June 2019 by Cannon County Schools. During the June Meeting of the Cannon County Board of Education on Thursday, June 13th, 2019, Mrs. Cantrell was recognized and presented a certificate by Cannon County Schools Director William F. Curtis for her service to her school and the Cannon County School System. Employees are nominated by School Principals or School District Supervisors and are voted on during monthly Principal and Supervisor meetings regarding individuals who exemplify the Mission and Vision of Cannon County Schools.
Supervisor of Cannon County Schools Food Service, Mrs. Jennifer Insell commented, “Mrs. Connie Cantrell is truly a blessing to all the students at Short Mountain School. She takes great pride in doing her job well every day. I am blessed to be her supervisor. She has taught me more than I could ever teach her. Connie’s smile is contiguous and she gives her smile and laugh to each student every day. Cannon County School Food Service considers her one of the best.”
Short Mountain School Principal Mr. Robert Pitts stated regarding his employee, “Connie Cantrell, Cafeteria Manager at Short Mountain School began working in the cafeteria at Short Mountain in 1985 under the Supervisor of Food Services, Mrs. Margie McFerrin and Principal Claudette Alexander. She was promoted to cafeteria manager in 1987. At this time she is the longest serving cafeteria manager in our school system. Of the 34 years of service, the majority of them were perfect attendance. Connie and co-worker Nancy Francis prepare delicious meals. One parent on a Facebook post recently complimented our cafeteria staff, saying, ‘Short Mountain is a school with a cafeteria staff that will feed your child even if you forget to send lunch money for two weeks!’ We, Short Mountain School teachers, staff, students, and parents appreciate her dedication and service.”
Director of Cannon County Schools, Mr. William F. Curtis commented “Mrs. Connie Cantrell is an exceptional employee. Her dedication, commitment, and caring nurture for our students is outstanding. I believe Mrs. Connie Cantrell personifies our Mission of Cannon County Schools of ‘Preparing All Students for their Future’ by most assuredly being ‘The New E3 – Engaged in Excellence Every Day.’ Congratulations to Mrs. Connie Cantrell for being an impactful ‘Team Player’ in our Cannon County Schools family and specifically Short Mountain School.”