The Great Educator Mentor Award is given to recognize an individual who makes a difference in the lives of the students of each school in the Westerville School District and/or the school district as a whole. Who is a GEM in your school? Community volunteers Parents, Grandparents, friends & family who volunteer in our schools Teachers, Principals, Secretaries, Nurses, Custodians, Aides - any employee of Westerville City Schools A nominee may include: · Community Member & Volunteers · Parents, Grandparents, friends & family who volunteer in our schools · Teachers, Principals, Secretaries, Nurses, Custodians, Aides - and any employee of Westerville City Schools Students are NOT eligible to receive the GEM Award. There are many, many GEMs in your building. Take a moment to look around and take another moment to let them know you are grateful for all they do by writing a nomination. Details and Nomination forms are available in the WCHS Office, or on the Westerville Parent Council website or here. The GEM Awards Program was created twelve years ago and recognizes those who make a difference in the lives of students and consistently go above and beyond for students at each school in the Westerville School District. District awards are given to those who impact students across the school district as a whole and/or at more than one building. Winners are announced in early March, 2018 and honored at a special reception and BOE meeting in late April, 2018. Winners also receive a cut glass/etched trophy provided by Roush Honda. Proudly Remembering Past Westerville Central GEM Award Winners: Gary Bishop, 2004 Jennifer Fullenkamp, 2005 David Pisula, 2006 Candace Kinzig, 2007 Stephanie Martin, 2008 Jennifer Kiko, 2009 Natalie Taylor, 2010 Juan Morales, 2011 Todd Spinner, 2012 Lauren Pratt, 2013 Ty Stover, 2014 Barbara Coppens, 2015 Ali Price and Linda Weiler, 2016 |