Educators of the Year.
On Wednesday evening, May 1, the Westerville Education Association (WEA) hosted its Annual Reception at Villa Milano. WEA President Rhonda Gilpin presided over the event, during which time a number of awards were presented. Superintendent John Kellogg addressed the packed house, as did Rev. Rick Vilardo, Vice President of the Westerville City Schools Board of Education.
Friends of Education awards were given to Demia Kandi, Michelle McClure and therapy dog Maddie, the Annehurst Garden Club, and Laura Robinson.
Retiring educators Cathy Van Wassen, Sue Zimmerman, Scott Paynter and Carol McLain were recognized.
The 2018-2019 Educators of the Year are:
Elementary Schools
Alcott, Jennifer Gentil
Annehurst, Claudia Redd
Cherrington, Ashley Hogan
Early Learning Center, Celeste Miller
Emerson/Longfellow, Bridget Hilinski
Fouse, Amanda Ostendorf
Hanby/St. Paul, Juls Rathje
Hawthorne, Kerri Keefer
Huber Ridge, Cathy Van Wassen
Mark Twain, Amy McCoy
McVay, Katie Wirthlin
Pointview, Elyson Gerton
Robert Frost, Alisha Porter
Whittier, Heather Alexander
Wilder, Stephanie Fitzpatrick
Middle Schools
Blendon, Josh Ice
Genoa, Jane Burton
Heritage, Sarah Novak
Walnut Springs, Beth Morvay
High Schools
Central, Kt Cress, Holly Park
North, Bethany Barlow, Kristie Cameron
South/AEC, Shelly Corl, Dave Haney