Kelly Ribble Named Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year
Kelly Ribble has been named the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Educator of the Year, recognizing her 33 years of dedicated service in education, 26 of which have been with the Magnolia School District. Currently, Kelly serves as one of the district’s counselors at Magnolia Middle School, where she has made an incredible impact on both students and staff.
Principal DJ Graham nominated Kelly for the prestigious award, and as he presented it to her, he shared, "Kelly has been the heart and soul, and the rock of Magnolia Middle School. Over the years, she has built schedules for more than 5,400 Magnolia Panthers. She’s a community pillar, active in the Methodist Church, and Magnolia Junior Charity League, and has served on numerous boards. Through it all, she has always been a go-getter for our school district. Kelly successfully navigated through three school consolidations, managing the constant changes in education while meeting numerous rules and regulations. But one thing has remained constant—Kelly has been the Heart and Soul of Magnolia Middle School."
Kelly’s Panther Pride and Spirit shine through in all she does. Her dedication to the school and community is evident in her memories of raising her son, Parker, as a Magnolia Panther. She and her husband, Barry, have been married for 30 years and were joined by Parker and his wife Abby in celebrating her tonight.
Congratulations, Kelly, on this well-deserved recognition!