Tina Dixon, paraprofessional at Blackshear Elementary, was recognized for her retirement at last week’s school board meeting. Dixon (center) is shown with School Superintendent Dara Bennett (left) and Blackshear Elementary Principal Mandy Williams (right). Dixon worked for 28 years in the pre-k department. Other retirees who were recognized, but were not present, included Jackie Wingate, school nutrition manager, Sheree Mobley, central office bookkeeper and human resources manager and James “Sonny” Franzen, maintenance department.
