Paris High School teacher Susie Clark was selected as Texoma’s Golden Apple Award recipient by KTEN television and Texoma Chevy Dealers.
Clark is the lead teacher in the Content Mastery classroom at Paris High School. She has 25 years of experience with 17 years at Paris High School. She is following in her mother’s footsteps, who had this position as well. Her mother is now retired but remains her mentor.
Clark received a $750 check during a presentation Thursday at Paris High School. Presenting the award was Paris Chevrolet’s Kelli McDonald.
“Mrs. Clark has a heart of gold. She goes above and beyond with her students at PHS, making sure each one is successful and receiving the help they need,” McDonald said. “She devotes an extraordinary amount of time and energy for the students she serves. If they are sick, she checks on them and follows through to make sure their transition back to school is smooth.”
“She is a Mother Hen of sorts: making sure her chicks are all well taken care of within her scope,” stated Paris High School Principal Chris Vaughn. “Mrs. Clark’s authenticity goes beyond her heart for students. She consistently asks fellow staff members how they are doing and honestly and truly cares about the responses.”
McDonald also said that Clark is an active member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church and spends her free time traveling and making memories with her family.
