Everyday Heroes Announced for 2012
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 30, 2012
GUELPH, Ontario — The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to announce the winners of its 2012 Everyday Hero Awards.
The annual awards, now five years old, celebrate the unsung heroes of the school system who go out of their way to make a difference in the lives and learning of students. This program is sponsored by the board’s trustees.
At the Awards Ceremony this evening (Wednesday, May 30) beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the E. L. Fox Auditorium at John F. Ross CVI, Meyer Drive, Guelph the board will honour nine individuals and one group as this year’s Everyday Heroes. Entertainment will be provided by T. E. M. P.O. from Erin District High School under direction of teacher Brett Girvin. A reception will follow in the school’s cafeteria.
This year’s winner’s are:
- Ann Charles, Principal, Eramosa Public School
- Connie Tipling, Custodian, Centre Dufferin DHS
- Tracy Muller, Teacher, Sir Isaac Brock Public School
- Mike Albano, Manager, Field Services, Internet Technology, Guelph Board Office
- Steve Sherry, Drama Teacher, Erin District High School
- Jeff Yanchus,Teacher/Coach, John F. Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
- Debbie Bird, Lunchroom Supervisor/Reading Tutor, Parkinson Centennial Public School
- Janet Ross, Volunteer, Headwaters, Centennial Collegiate and Vocational School
- Linda Ghent, Educational Assistant, J. D. Hogarth Public School
- Cheryl Baber, Brisbane Public School
- Erin Parent Connection, Rose Wyer-Keller, Bridget Ryan, Andrea Cuthbert, Monique Fisher-Anderson, Suzanne Allen, Jennifer Cuthbertson, Linda Campbell, Janice Burt
The criteria for the awards are:
- Performance of duties at a high level at all times
- A significant school and/or system-related achievement
- A specific innovation or achievement of significant value or importance to the system
- A unique circumstance considered worthy of recognition by the Board
Candidates may be nominated by their colleagues, students, parents, and/or other system partners.
For more information:
Maggie McFadzen, Communications Officer,
519-822-4420, ext. 725
[email protected]
Mark Weidmark, Administrative Officer – Communications
519-822-4420 ext. 544
[email protected]
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