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Fanelphia Mason

Position: Paraprofessional
School: Metter High School
School District: Candler County School District
City, State: Metter, GA

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Fanelphia Mason was nominated by her son, Kevin Montgomery.

"I can write a book about this lady," said Montgomery. "From the time I was a baby until now, she has loved and cared for me and my two other brothers. My mother is a single parent who raised three boys and put all of us through college. She coached girls basketball and made her three children into athletes. Because of her, I'm playing college football, my oldest sibling played college basketball, and my other brother played arena football."

"My mom works two jobs just to make sure we have everything we need. She works at school from 7-3:45 and works at a local restaurant, Zaxby's, from 4-11:00pm," said Montgomery. "She needs a knee replacement, but put it aside so my brothers and I have what we need. My mom also brings food to her 40+ colleagues at school every other day to eat. The one thing I notice about my mom is that she never complains and will not take any money for her meals. She has taught kids from kindergarten through high school, and to this day, every student still remembers her. My mom has changed so many lives!"

Comments (74)

shanya Posted over a year ago

This lady,Ms. Penny is like a 2nd mom to me. We work together a Zaxby's and she's my teacher. I love her so much ,she deserve this award.

Cecil Posted over a year ago

Great teacher,mentor,role model, and an overall great person. Always has a smile and is continuously encouraging others. One of the best if not the best teacher i know!!

Brenda Hilaire Posted over a year ago

Ms Mason is a God fearing woman. She loves her family.She’s a people’s person.

Ineaik Peoples Posted over a year ago

Penny Mason deserves to win this honor,she is truly a wonderful person who gives inspiration to not just her students but to everyone she meets.

quay Posted over a year ago

she is a very nice work & very sweet to others & she always do her job

ryann crooms Posted over a year ago

Ms. Penny is such a great teacher. She helps everyone with there work and keeps us out of trouble. we love you!!!

Fanelphia Mason Posted over a year ago

I'm not commenting on my page about myself,just a THANK YOU ALL and I could not be this person if God didn't live in my heart. I have the love of Jesus inside to spread to everyone and to be a blessing to them. I love each and everyone who comment and those who didn't but took the time out just to read this.

Rosendo Silva Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny is a very kind and generous women.She helps not only me but many other students in every way she can.She inspires and makes me laugh when im not in the mood for anything.Hope she wins the award because she deserves it.I am blessed to have a teacher like her.May she be eternal.

Pamela Williams Posted over a year ago

Miss.Penny is an amazing woman, she’s only been a part of my life for a few months and she’s one of the best people that avid could’ve ever placed in me and my kids life, she took me in and treated me as her own and there is absolutely nothing she wouldn’t do to make sure that we are good, we love her so much?? She deserves this award

aar on mckinney Posted over a year ago

i love her she give us good advice and she is a hard worker she give us the best advice like she said if you don't listen too your parents its shorting your days and she will Alway's be a person that will spin your life around if a person in jail acting all hard she will tell you boy straighten out and she will do all she can in he ability to get you a job

Ricardo Lanier Jr. Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny, she is not only my teacher she is my favorite person in the building. She feed me surprisingly, but that is not reason. She motivates me to push harder and to be a better person, she taught me that respect is not given its earned she is basically my mother at school she keeps me in check, makes sure I'm doing well in my classes. I really love this woman she has impacted my life heavily throughout self respect and manners wise. I'm very thankful for Mrs. penny and cant wait to finish out my school years with her.

Devin Davis Posted over a year ago

Ms.penny is a GOAT! (Greatest Of All Time) she helped me in so many different ways.She's kept me out of trouble and changed the way I look at school and sports.She's a hard working lady. She does things without being asked out of the kindness of her heart. She has always put god first too lol.

Savannah Holland Posted over a year ago

Fanelphia Mason, or as we know her Ms. Penny, is a great teacher. All though we take an online class, she still helps us the best she can. She also speaks about life lessons and how we can use them in our future.

Seth Posted over a year ago

hope you win!

Alannah Martin Posted over a year ago

She is a really great teacher and she teaches us life experience and we learn from her as from her and she truly inspire other facilities and students.

Tamira Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is a great teacher and coach. I've heard so many great things about Mrs.Penny while I have been growing up. She is the most amazing, sweet, helping, and loving person you could ever meet.

Kameron Jones Posted over a year ago

Known as Mrs. Penny, has made a positive impact in my life since I've had her class.

Avalon Alderman Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny has impacted many lives and truly inspires others.

Guy Posted over a year ago

Ms. Penny is a fantastic teacher and shes changed my life in so many ways as soon as i moved to metter i saw ms. Penny working at Zaxby's and shes changed my life and tought me a lot of things and I'd like her to get recognized for her kindness

Shay Parker Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny has had an impact on many students. She gives students the ability to take online courses, and get ahead in the education. She also teaches us life lessons that are essential in living life.

Elijah Dekle Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny has treated me like her 4th son she's a great teacher and worker she is also a dedicated woman and she loves to help kids be successful in life and accomplish their dreams in life.

Issaih Brown Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is a great & motivational teacher. She always make sure we are on task and never let us break the rules at any cost. Even though we take online courses it still feels like we are in a classroom with her. She wants the best for all her students and continues to be inspiration through our everyday lives.

Andrey Snyder Posted over a year ago

Great teacher, helps us with anything we need, and she keeps us on task during clAss. She also gives us life lessons throughout the semester

Brittney Posted over a year ago

Ms.Penny is a good teacher! On the daily in class she tries to find ways to inspire her students in each in every class.

Jerrail Lawrence Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is a great person and we all love her

rory Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is a sweet teacher. She makes our class fun but also keeps us on task.

jordyn poole Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny is a good teacher because she has impacted on a lot of peoples life and she gives everybody life lessons about things and she is really good at helping people get through things they are going through

austin carlyle Posted over a year ago

ms. penny is a great teacher she has filled me with so much knowledge and i've only been in this class for a couple of months she helps if you need help and will always be there if you need someone to talk to.

Terryion Posted over a year ago

mrs.Penny is an amazing one who has respect for all and cares for all.

Melissa Reyes Posted over a year ago

She's a pretty great teacher. She's pretty funny too and can really make us laugh when she's in a good mood. She always makes sure to keep us all in task in class and sometimes is generous enough to give us free time if she thinks we have been working hard enough. She's very wise too.

Bryce Story Posted over a year ago

Good teacher.

Alesha Parrish Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny is a great teacher she always makes sure that we get our work done she is a great teacher and always pushes us to do better.

Mercer Posted over a year ago

ms. penny is an extraordinary teacher she helps us get through our classes and pass

tyler lane Posted over a year ago

best teacher, helps as best as she can, never thinks twice about helping one of us in any way. she is my favorite teacher because she loves, and cares for all of her students as best as she can

paris Posted over a year ago

Ms. Penny has impacted my life by not only keeping me motivated and focused during class, but also giving my valuable life lessons that I can apply to my life during and after high school. Even if I couldn't see it at the time, everything she has done for me has been in my best interest, and for that I am very thankful. I have had her as a teacher for two years in a row, so I have experienced her kindness and support firsthand. She treats all of her students as if they are one of her own, and goes out of her way to help us not only succeed, but excel in whatever it is that we are doing. She often discusses various topics about life that give us the skills we will need to succeed in the real world. She is all around an amazing teacher, and I am certain that anyone who knows her will agree with me when I say that I am thankful to have her in my life!

Kaliq Collins Posted over a year ago

Hey Mrs.Penny this is Kaliq I want to say thank you for being the great teacher you are. You always tell us stories and make us laugh, but you always making sure we are working. Thank you for the checks. If i have to say you're the best teacher i could have, and i hope your knee gets well.

David Oko Garcia Posted over a year ago

I know Fanelphia as Mrs.Penny and i also know her as a great teacher. Her class room environment is very clean and she likes to get to the point. Because she likes to get to the point the majority of the students are ahead in her class. I am currently taking German and i am a course ahead than what i am supposed to be. Not only is she very straight forward she is fun too. She hosted parties for students who where ahead and then she also decided to let all the students in the party. Because of her generosity and her straight forwardness i learned a new language which has been i life changer since it introduced me to a whole new media of literature, movies, and especially games.

Kaliq Collins Posted over a year ago

Hey Mrs.Penny this is Kaliq I want to say thank you for being the great teacher you are. You always tell us stories and make us laugh, but you always making sure we are working. Thank you for the checks. If i have to say you're the best teacher i could have, and i hope your knee gets well.

Paulina Nuci Posted over a year ago

What is a teacher? I'll tell you: it isn't someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows. Mrs. Penny is a great teacher she has inspired me in many ways throughout my high school year so far. She gives her students many advice on life and tells us what goes on out there. She helps me and my classmates stay on task with our work and we really appreciate for what she does for us. I know when I need something or talk to someone she will always be there to listen. She has changed so many lives!

Ruby Martinez Posted over a year ago

Ms. Penny is a great teacher, she gives us life lessons we may need in the future.

Duglas Posted over a year ago

Miss Fanelphia Mason has helped me accomplish my classes and helped me be a good person. When I entered the 9th grade, I was very scared and didn't know what to do. But Miss Penny (Fanelphia Mason) helped me get ahead and helped me accomplish my classes. Thank you Miss Fanelphia Mason for helping me!

zachory Posted over a year ago

she is a nean peopson its means she tells the truth even if it is mean.ans she feeds me when evere she has stuff

elijah o Posted over a year ago

She has fed me when i was hungry and she motivates my hunger on the football field

Reco Coney Posted over a year ago

Mrs.penny is one of the most organized,inspirational,kindest people I know she finds a way to help you any way she can. And Overall she is one of the most supportive people I know and probably will ever meet.

Sarah Olsen Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny has helped me through many of my classes even though they are online. She helps us to understand something if we don't and makes sure we have the ability to pass our classes. She makes sure we have a good time in class all while making sure we are where we need to be in our class.

Heriberto Leyva Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is a great teacher.

Karen Velasco Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny is a good teacher.Because she actually showed me how to solve and understand math problems that i was failing in the course.

Taliyah Purvis Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny sets up a close to perfect example of school conduct. She answers questions when we are lost on what we are in the classroom. Mrs.Penny is easy to talk to and comforting to be around.

Lanie Daughtry Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny would be an excellent choice in the life changers award.

Kaitlyn Reinberg Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny has been a great teacher. She helps any way she can and she's nice to everyone. I'll be honest, I haven't met a teacher quite like her before. I wish her the best.

Brooks Longgrear Posted over a year ago

Ms Penny pushes all her students to work hard she is a great teacher.

Caelan Robbins Posted over a year ago

She is an amazing teacher. Even though I know her as Mrs. Penny, she is still a motivating factor in my life. Good job

Alex Posted over a year ago

aka Ms Penny, she is the best teacher ever she helps us in any and every way possible. She has helped me make an A+ in my French course. She is like family and is always there for me in and out of school. She is the most determined and generous person I know. She is a great Christian teacher and is a huge part of my life.

Dymri Franklin Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is wonderful teacher, even though our class is online she still helps us out

Ja'Khia Edenfield Posted over a year ago

Ms.Penny been there for me when i told her i had to have surgery. She always got my back and she's an awesome coach

Brenda Balladares Posted over a year ago

Ms.Penny is a great teacher! She cares for each and every one of her students.

Dymri Franklin Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny is wonderful teacher, even though our class is online she still helps us out

mariska Posted over a year ago

ms penny has helped me work on the college homework that I cant get done at home and many times she has brought us food

annsley Posted over a year ago

She helps me with computer difficulties and with my work

Jeffery Posted over a year ago

She is a very kind person she helps in any way that she can she is a great teacher!

annsley Posted over a year ago

She helps me with computer difficulties and with my work

Arnoldo Vilches Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny always keeps things under control and teaches us life lessons.

Nicholas Washington Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny has impacted my life by setting a ground rule that respect isnt given its earned.She has motivated me to become a better christian, because Jesus Christis the head of her life.She has love to each and everyone of her students.

Katie Waters Posted over a year ago

Ms. Penny is a great teacher! Even though we take online course, that doesn't stop Ms.Penny from helping us any way she can.

Abraham Valdivia Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Penny is one if not the most inspirational teacher I've had! She not only keeps us on task in class but she gives us life lessons through out the school year.

Luis Posted over a year ago

we know her as Mrs. Penny she supports students and talks to us as a whole and want us to do great things.

Shyann Lovett Posted over a year ago

Ms.Fanelphia mason is the best teacher ever she has good advice when u need to talk she always there and she very fun to be around

Thatcher Wallace Posted over a year ago

We aall know this lady as Ms. Penny she is teacher

JHonny Posted over a year ago

I know her as Mrs penny

Tony Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Mason would be an excellent choice in the life changers award.

Colin Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Penny (Fanelphia Mason) has been a great teacher that has helped me aclompish many classes. She has kept me on track and made it possibble to exceed in my classes. I'm glad I can say Mrs. Penny works at our school.

leslie payne Posted over a year ago

She has talked to alot of us about life and how we can exceed in life and she supports anybody that walks through the doors and from day one she treats us like her own. If we have a problem we can go to her for anything.

leslie payne Posted over a year ago

She has talked to alot of us about life and how we can exceed in life and she supports anybody that walks through the doors and from day one she treats us like her own. If we have a problem we can go to her for anything.

Jaxon Hilderbrandt Posted over a year ago

Good Luck! Your a great teacher, I hope you win.