McKinney

Jackson

Hartsell

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Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) announces the 2019 Power Upward Scholarship contest winners, a program for non-traditional adult learners pursuing post-secondary education.

Each of the three $1,000 winners described their field of study and future goals with an essay. The winners are Christi Hartsell, Quitman; Mollie Jackson, Quitman; and Amanda McKinney, Quitman.

Hartsell is a third grade mathematics teacher at Quitman ISD and has taught locally for eight years. She resides in the Mineola area with her two children. She is pursuing her master’s in curriculum and instruction. She hopes to continue in the education field as an instructional coach.  

Mollie Jackson, third grade reading teacher at Quitman Elementary, is the wife of John David Jackson. The Jacksons reside in Quitman and are the parents of a son and daughter. Jackson holds a bachelor of arts in child psychology. She is enrolled in the Iteach Texas alternate certification program. The program is designed for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a teaching certification.  

Amanda McKinney, human services technician with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, is the wife of Patrick McKinney. They reside in Quitman and have one son. Amanda is pursuing a psychology degree and is attending Tyler Junior College. Her goal is to serve children in foster care as a Child Protective Services Caseworker.  

“Each of these ladies should be admired for their strong desire and determination to help others,” said WCEC CEO/General Manager Debbie Robinson. “They have already demonstrated this in their careers, and these scholarships will help them achieve their goals to serve others at the next level.”