Kim Shawver is pictured with McVay Principal Scott May and the group of Sunrise Rotarians who surprised her with the Service to Youth Award.
Reading Intervention Specialist Kim Shawver was surprised on April 28 when a group of Sunrise Rotarians showed up at McVay Elementary School during a Terrific Kids Breakfast to present her with the Diane J. Conley Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise Service to Youth award. She received a plaque from the club, along with a cake and a gift card donated by the Walmart Supercenter on Schrock Road. In addition, an American flag will be flown in her honor during Westerville’s Field of Heroes display. Shawver and other Service to Youth award winners will be honored at a breakfast on May 17.
According to her nominators, Shawver has an amazing relationship with her own students and even those whom she does not serve. She supports and encourages new teachers and works closely with veteran staff. She has high expectations for herself and her pupils, sharing stories, seeking advice, taking the time to know each youngster, and treating all with dignity and respect. Shawver is a child advocate who fights for getting students the intervention and help they need. This motivated, hard-working teacher serves as an excellent role model. She attends all school events, is involved with the PTA, and is “loved by the McVay community.
Rotary Sunrise instituted Service to Youth awards five years ago to recognize exceptional school employees who have made a special contribution to youth; have served as a positive role model for young people; and have demonstrated service above and beyond the call of duty in performing their job responsibilities. The award is named in honor of Sunrise Rotarian Diane Conley, retired Chief of Academic Affairs for Westerville City Schools.