According to Ms. Gibson, “I was so blessed to receive this recognition for my teaching and deeply regret that I was unable to attend the ceremony due to having a chemotherapy treatment for my ovarian cancer that week. Yet, I wholeheartedly want to thank Salina Gibson, one of my former advanced art students, for nominating me.
“This was extremely special as I have tried to use my teaching visual art as a means to honor God and better the lives of my students. It is wonderful to be appreciated at the end of a long career.” Ms. Gibson just announced her retirement after 34 years at Knott County Central High School.
Carolyn is the daughter of Wevena Hall Slone and the late Ray Slone, a well-known educator and musician in Knott County. She lives with her daughter, Christina in Hindman.