On Wednesday evening, May 4, 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 Richard Bird, President of the Westerville City Schools Board of Education.
Friends of Education awards were given to Leslie Rosen, Phil Franck, Petie Dodrill and Julie Hedrick.
Retiring educators were also honored: Gigi Elliott, Susan Stalter, Leslie McCoy, Terri R. Fusco, Karen Krzyzanowski and Rodger Elander.
The 2014-2015 Educators of the Year are:
Elementary Schools
Alcott - Katie Reinker
Annehurst - Julie Pierron
Cherrington - Brian Meyer
Early Learning Center - Betsy Gambone
Emerson - Annette Christman
Fouse - Jennifer Del Rio
Hanby - Brooke Smith
Hawthorne - Sue Holdren
Huber Ridge - Natalie Bentz
Longfellow - Tonia Tombaugh
Mark Twain - Angie Lee
McVay - Lindsey Clouston
Pointview - Lexi Alza
Robert Frost - Maureen McAlister
Whittier - Elizabeth Kengeter-Bash
Wilder - Elizabeth Wolfgang
Middle Schools
Blendon - Emily Winship
Genoa - Kathleen Paolini
Heritage - Jennifer Cole
Walnut Springs - Tammy Saltzmann
High Schools
Central - Jennifer Horn, David Ray
North - Amy Birtcher, Jen Bowers
South/AEC - David Schultz, Julie Wilson