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Annual Partners In Education Awards
October 10, 2007
Rogers High School Auditorium

 
 

 

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AWARD:
The Andersons, Inc.
Nominated by Sister Brenda Haynes, Principal of Queen of Apostles School
Highlights: Partnership with Queen of Apostles School, levy campaign advising, principal mentoring, field trip sponsorship, merchandise discounts, zoo programs.

ADVOCATE FOR PARTNERING AWARD:
Mr. Bill Niehous

Highlights: First Robotics teams at Toledo Technology Academy & Rogers High School, First Robotics Lego League Competition, Partners In Toledo board and committees

CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD:
Suzanne Muggy
, Assistant Principal, Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls
Nominated by Valerie Garforth of Trinity Episcopal Church
Highlights: drawing school partners and staff together, personal thank yous for all donations, encourage students to send thank you drawings and letters, coordinate efforts of various partners.

INNOVATION IN PARTNERING AWARD:
United Way of Greater Toledo Women's Initiative, represented by Gayle Campbell
Nominated by East Side Elementary School Principal Elaine Burton and Assistant Principal Tony Speaks
Highlights: Led first social/emotional learning initiative in the area - at East Side Central Elementary

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD:
Gary Hutt

Nominated by GM Powertrain
Highlights: Mentor and curriculum advisor for Toledo Technology Academy

OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD:
St. Anne Mercy Hospital, represented by Kay Leslie-Pilner

Nominated by Pope John Paul II school principal Thomas Gladieux
Highlights: playground and indoor fitness equipment, installation, and wellness monitoring

OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD:
Brooks Insurance Agency, represented by Jennifer Duffield, Liz Perry, Karen Berki, and Debby Schaefer

Nominated by Walbridge School Principal Teri Sherwood
Highlights: Tutoring, field day volunteers, employee donations

 
   

 

Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, volunteers, and schools
that participate in a partnership through Partners in Education of Toledo.
Become a partner by calling 419.242.2122.

Thank you as well to our volunteer award presenters:
Sister Carol Gregory of Central City Ministries and
John Foley, Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools.

 
         
 

Each year, Partners in Education of Toledo holds an Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, recognizing some of the outstanding citizens who help us serve area children.

On October 10, 2007, seven individuals and organizations
were honored for their school/community partnership efforts.

 

Many thanks to Principal Tony Brashear for the use of the beautiful auditorium
of the new Rogers High School.


Thank you to guest photographer Gretchen LeBoutillier