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Building principals, teachers, superintendents, board members and parents gathered at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center to recognize over 100 building principals, faculty and staff throughout Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties that were rated Excellent or Excellent with Distinction on the Ohio Report Card. "The turnout was great; district leaders appreciate being recognized for their hard work," said John Rubesich, Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Superintendent.
The speaker for the luncheon, Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, College Now, Greater Cleveland, provided a poignant message that touched many in the room. Dr. Scott Taylor praised the districts for their accomplishments and thanked them for not only educating the students, but for providing the "human element". "Having a teacher that mentors you is very valuable. When you know someone cares, that makes a world of difference," said Scott Taylor.
The event was also an opportunity to honor Haley Shafer, Poland Middle School, P-16's Innvoative Teacher of the Year and Alex Benyo, Vice President, Brilex Inc., P-16's Business Partner of the Year. Congratulations to these individuals for going beyond the call of duty!
The Excellence in Education event would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Dominion East Ohio - The Dominion Foundation, Kent State University at Trumbull, Youngstown State University, Eastern Gateway Community College and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
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Haley Shaffer, 8th grade English teacher at Poland Middle School was named P-16's Innovative Teacher of the Year. Haley received this award in front of over 100 colleagues from Eastern Ohio School districts. 
