Twelve Westerville City Schools employees were honored for their contributions to students, dedication to their schools and their commitment to district values as part of the A+ Award recognition at Monday’s school board meeting.
The Spring 2023 winners include:
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Jenny Freshly, Westerville South High School
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David Payne, Minerva France Elementary
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Lauren Sefton, WSHS
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Natalie Martin, Mark Twain Elementary
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Jeff LeRose, District
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Chelsie Lakeman, Mark Twain Elementary
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Charlie Boss, District
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Jennifer Kirk, Westerville North High School
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Lauri Jones, Heritage Middle School
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Evan McIntyre, McVay Elementary
The Board also honored retiring Westerville Education Association President Rhonda Gilpin and Deputy Superintendent Mark Hershiser with A+ awards for their years of service and dedication to the district.
Following a call for nominations, the A+ Award selection committee determines recipients based upon an evaluation of how each nominee’s actions demonstrate:
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Support of the district’s Mission Statement, which is, “To prepare students to contribute to the competitive and changing world in which we live;”
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Willingness to go above and beyond normal expectations in support of students; and
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Behavior consistent with one or more of the district’s values, including respect, inclusiveness, community, communication, collaboration, innovation, nurturing, trust and accountability.