Beth Diss has been selected by her peers as Hickory Flat Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Each Cherokee County School District school chooses an honoree, who then is eligible for the Cherokee County Teacher of the Year honor. Mrs. Diss teaches fifth-grade science and social studies. She was surprised with the honor while speaking about recycling on the school’s morning news broadcast. Her family was invited to the school for the surprise presentation. From left to right: Mike Carpentier, brother-in-law; Lynne Carpentier, sister; Beth Diss; Mark Diss, husband; Kinsey Clubb, daughter; Lauren Diss, daughter; and Principal Dr. Keith Ingram.