Clayton Middle Teacher Named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year CLAYTON-- Lance Gooden, an eighth grade Algebra and Math teacher at Clayton Middle School, has been named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. The corporation hosts the annual recognition and names the honoree based on nominations from parents, students, and faculty. A celebration was held Monday at the school. Gooden also received a $1,000 to spend on classroom materials. His principal, Debbie Woodruff, says the honor is well-deserved. "He is as good as they get," said Woodruff.
