The GOLDIE PETTLE
​OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION AWARD

​Beginning in 2015, the CPSF Board of Trustees recognizes an individual annually who has committed his or herself to serving Clinton Public Schools. This individual has devoted time and talents over many years to the students and teachers of Clinton.
In 2020, the "Goldie Pettle" name was added to this award in recognition of the many years Mrs. Pettle taught in Clinton Public Schools and the impact her bequest to CPSF continues to have on Clinton students and teachers.

2022- Donna Rother
​​​PAST WINNERS:
​2021 - Xavier Abraham
​2020- Vicki Donley
2019- Valerie Miller
​2018 - Genie Campbell
2017 - Lillian Collins
2016 - Lynda Richert
2015 - Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr.

Congratulations to Donna Rother, the 2022 recipient of the Goldie Pettle Contribution to Education Award. During her career, Rother taught for 28 years at Washington Elementary School
​and coached junior high and high school volleyball for 11 years.
After her retirement, she joined the Clinton Public School Foundation for two terms, serving as President during one term. She remains a Friend of the Foundation and actively participates in many activities.