Cullman County Schools would like to congratulate Amanda Bailey and Amber Jones for being named the January Employees of the Month!
Teacher of the Month: Amanda Bailey, Kindergarten, Welti Elementary
Pictured with students L to R: Robert Strane (Welti Principal), Amanda Bailey (AmFirst Teacher of the Month), Dr. Shane Barnette (Cullman County School Superintendent), Daniel Boggan (AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager)
Amber Jones teaches Kindergarten at Welti. "Mrs. Bailey is exceptional," said Robert Strane, Welti Principal. "She demonstrates what it means to teach with heart, creativity, and purpose every day."
Staff Member of the Month: Amber Jones, Secretary, Hanceville Middle
Pictured L to R: Elizabeth Watwood (Hanceville Middle Principal), Brent Barnett (Hanceville Middle Assistant Principal), Amber Jones (AmFirst Staff Member of the Month), Dr. Shane Barnette (Cullman County School Superintendent), Daniel Boggan (AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager)
Amber Jones is the secretary at Hanceville Middle School. "She is truly the heart of our front office and our school - always smiling, even on the toughest days, and greeting everyone who walks in with kindness and warmth," said Elizabeth Watwood, Hanceville Middle School Principal. Assistant Principal Brent Barnett added, "She is a real asset to Mrs. Watwood and myself, and plays a big part in our successes."
Cullman County Schools thanks AmFirst for donating a $100 gift card to each employee of the month. Congratulations Amanda and Amber!
CCBOE/AmFirst January Employees of the Month
February 27, 2026