Simon Kenton Elementary School teacher is recognized
by the Ohio Lottery

XENIA — An intervention specialist at Simon Kenton Elementary School named Barbara Markley was honored by the Ohio Lottery as a Teacher of the Month for the month of February. She represents the Dayton area.

Markley is described as a hard working employee. She makes learning a positive experience for her students. She is highly respected by her colleagues. She started a Garden Club for the school. Markley “leads by example,” says Assistant Principal Karol Warden.

For being recognized as a Teacher of the Month, Markley will receive four tickets to a Cincinnati Cyclones’ game, recognition at the event, merchandise from the team and an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise from the Ohio Lottery.

The Ohio Lottery will continue to recognize Academic All Stars and Teachers of the Month throughout the school year. For more information about the program and for nomination forms, go to the Academic All Star links on this web site's home page.