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SCHOOL BOARD NOTES
Good News Items: Break The Mold
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Break The Mold: Natasha Averett |
Natasha Averett, an Honors Biology Teacher at Cooper High School is the May 2015 Break The Mold winner.
A student that didn't want to be in Natasha's class but had to be because of a scheduling conflict nominated her for Break The Mold. Elijah Prather says he had heard Ms. Averett was crazy. What he later learned is that she was crazy about her students succeeding. Elijah writes that from the beginning of her class he felt the pressure and stress of a heavy workload and all he really wanted was a class that would give him the easy "A." But he quickly found out that was not going to happen in Ms. Averett's class. He started pulling C's on tests and on his report card until he asked her for help on studying and organizing. Elijah says she gave him tips on how to study, how to set and reach goals and he says she taught he and his fellow classmates lessons on work ethic, responsibility and social skills with students. He says he's a better student because of Ms. Averett. Elijah who is only in 9th grade is pretty sure Ms. Averett is already one of the best teachers he will ever have. And he adds the only way to pair the word crazy with Ms. Averett is to call her crazy-fun!
Parent Power Award
The Boone County Board of Education established the PARENT POWER award to recognize involved parents. These parents have had a significant impact on the advancement, growth and development of Boone County Schools.
Mann Elementary School Linda Montgomery
Amy Barhorst
Charlene Streuker
Rob Wainscott
Thornwilde Elementary School Michelle Reeder
Bessie McGraw
Kelley Du-Cunningham
Camp Ernst Middle School Sabrina Ishmael
Miki Hamilton
Rebecca Quigley
Cooper High School Beth Ann Bruening
Doug Bruening
Rotary Teachers of the Year
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Centered Valerie Cooper-Burlington Elementary & Eric Blankenship Conner Middle School |
The Florence Rotary Club presented three Rotary Teacher of the Year awards to three Boone County teachers. Boone County Schools received two of the three awards. Congratulations to Valorie Cooper from Burlington Elementary School and Eric Blankenship from Conner Middle School. Each received a check for $250 to put toward education or a charity of their choice.
Greater Cincinnati Teacher of Excellence: Alexandra Shepherd
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Alexandra Shepherd of Burlington Elementary School is one of ten 2015 Greater Cincinnati Teachers of Excellence. This is a prestigious award from Cincinnati Christian University. A teacher qualifying for the award has shown a track record for excellence in their classroom, in their school and in their community. Each award comes with a $500 shopping spree at the John R. Green Teacher Supply Company.
Bill Coleman Volunteer Award: Jacqueline Kesterson-Klein
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Bill Coleman Award 2nd from rt: Jacqueline Kesterson-Klein |
Jacqueline Kesterson-Klein'spicture should be beside the word Volunteer in the dictionary. Her nominators at Ockerman Elementary School say she is the best description of a volunteer. She has volunteered at nearly every PTO sponsored event including Kentucky Kids Week, Fall Festival, Santa Shop, Silent Auction, Spaghetti Dinner, School Social, Conflict Resolution Day, Teacher Appreciation Week not to mention she has served as vice president and president of the PTO. One of her biggest achievements is completing Ockerman Elementary's yearbook for the last four years. It is a huge undertaking, involving hours of work taking pictures and building the year book as well. Mrs.Klein treats volunteering like a full time job. She currently has more than 300 hours of volunteer service in at Ockerman. Boone County Schools applauds her efforts and commitment to the staff and students of the district!
Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
Last week was Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. It's a time we set aside to appreciate those who protect and serve from the Florence Police Department, the Boone County Sheriff's Department and our School Resource Officers.
We would like to acknowledge and especially thank all of our School Resource officers:
Majory Mike Hall, Deputy Roger Nelms, Deputy Ben Booher, Deputy Jerome Huff, Deputy Scott Dhonau, Deputy Chris Combs, Deputy Kenny Burcham, Deputy Kerry Curry, Deputy David Fields and Deputy Mark Jump
Student Board Member Representative Sam Gormley
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Sam Gormley 3rd from left |
The School Board recognized Mr. Sam Gormley of Cooper High School for his year of service as the Student Board Member Representative. Sam has done a fine job as Representative and we hope that the things he has learned while serving will be of great benefit to him in his future endeavors. Thank you for your service.
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