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 at Westerville North High School on Monday evening, April 20. 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, 27 deserving individuals and one business were recognized as GEM award winners.
- Early Learning Center.........Nancy Brunson
Elementary Schools
- Alcott..................................Joseph Uher
- Annehurst...........................Judy Sargeant
- Cherrington.........................Erin Foster
- Emerson.............................Angela Pitman
- Fouse.................................Naomi Schone
- Hanby.................................Beth Mulick
- Hawthorne..........................Lisa Aucoin
- Huber Ridge.......................Jonathan Couser
- Mark Twain.........................Lisa Paeltz
- McVay................................Laura & Alan Pate
- Pointview............................Linda Flynn
- Robert Frost.......................Betty Wajda
- Whittier...............................Niki Ducy
- Wilder.................................John Miller
Middle Schools
- Blendon..............................Linda Ferguson
- Genoa................................Rodney Johnson
- Heritage.............................Dan Church
- Walnut Springs..................Jean Trimble
High Schools
- Central...............................Barbara Coppens
- North..................................Jeff Bracken
- South.................................Todd McDavid
District
- Jennifer Aultman
- Julie and Mark Jackson
- Charles Marschall
- John O’Connor
Terry Gordon Business Award