Six faculty members from the Joplin Area Catholic Schools were recognized as 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year Recipients at the Celebration of Schools held at MSSU on Oct. 29. Senator Bill White and State Representative Bob Bromley took a picture with recipients Emily Lone, Debi Staton and Margie Black. Not pictured, but also recognized are Mary Ann Turk, Bette Schoeberl, and Lorrie Hibbs-Estrada. Fr. J. Friedel and Sr. Joan Schwager were recognized for 10+ years of service to the JACS School Board. Mrs. Carol Cignetti-Gaskill was recognized for the “Friend of Education Appreciation” award.