GEM Award Recipients Honored on April 29


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The Westerville Parent Council, Roush Honda, the Superintendent of Schools and the Westerville City Schools Board of Education recognized Great Educator and Mentor (GEM) award winners at a reception and special ceremony held Monday evening, April 29.  GEM awards are given to individuals who make a difference in the lives of the students in the Westerville School District.  All GEM winners promote the welfare of pupils in the home, school and community, and each goes above and beyond the call of duty. This year, 26 deserving individuals and one business were recognized as GEM award winners.                                                    

ELEMENTARY

  • Alcott  Elementary - Sue Cline
  • Annehurst Elementary - Howard Baum
  • Cherrington Elementary - Michele Janney
  • Emerson Magnet - Vicki Jarrell
  • Fouse Elementary - Rene' Smith
  • Hanby Magnet - Bronwyn Ginty
  • Hawthorne Elementary - Bonnie Gourley
  • Huber Ridge Elementary - Deb Seckel
  • Mark Twain Elementary - Kristen Buckley
  • McVay Elementary - Tai Wong
  • Pointview Elementary - Missi Howlett
  • Robert Frost Elementary - Sue Castro
  • Whittier Elementary - Jodi Dixon
  • Wilder Elementary - Emilee Berwanger


EARLY LEARNING CENTER

  • Jill McKinley, RN


MIDDLE SCHOOLS

  • Blendon Middle School - Amy Emler
  • Genoa Middle School - Mary Jo Balk
  • Heritage Middle School - Danielle Reedy
  • Walnut Springs Middle School - Jane Elliott


HIGH SCHOOLS

  • Central High School - Lauren Pratt
  • North High School - Jordi Vilanova
  • South High School - Linda Ferguson


DISTRICT

  • Sherri Blais
  • Tracy Davidson
  • Makayla Sampson
  • Jordi Vilanova


TERRY GORDON BUSINESS

  • i9 Sports