Name: Polly Hicks

Position: Seventh-grade science teacher, Ross Middle School

Years in the district: 23

Favorite memories/accomplishments: My favorite accomplishments would be when I was a finalist for the Stanislaus County Teacher of the Year and when our campus received the California Distinguished School award.

What will you miss the most? I will miss teaching the geology curriculum and teaching the children about what is happening in the world around them. I will also miss my co-workers!!!

Any special retirement plans? I plan to take care of my new grandbabies, golf and travel to interesting places.