VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County Education Foundation honored 31 outstanding educators for their dedication and commitment to the students of the Vigo County School Corporation, Wednesday evening.
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College hosted the the 37th annual “excellence in education” banquet in O` Shaughnessy Hall, in the Providence Center. Nominations from students, parents, teachers, principals and other associates of the Vigo County School Community, resulted in educators from each of the schools being honored. Sponsors of the event donated money to help support the middle school and high school academic competitions.
Executive Director of Vigo County Education Foundation Jane Nichols said it’s important to celebrate the teachers.
“Teachars go above and beyond to provide enriching learning opportunities for their students. Not only are they delivering a curriculum, they’re doing so in creative ways. They’re finding ways to reach their students. We just want them to know how much we value them,” Nichols said.
Full List of awards listed below.
Administration…………………………………………………….. Karen Goeller
Benjamin Franklin Elementary ……………………. Kristen Eberly
Booker T. Washington………………………………………….. David Smith
Covered Bridge Special Education………………..Cathy Hadden
Curriculum Liaison………………………………………………… Patty Curley
Davis Park Elementary ………………………………………… Staci Minton
Deming Early Learning Center….Raven Long
DeVaney Elementary ………………………………………… Whitney Beck
Dixie Bee Elementary …………………………………….. Brianne Silcock
Farrington Grove Elementary …………………………. Amy Johnson
Fayette Elementary………………………………………………. Simone Voils
Fuqua Elementary …………………………………………………… Cora James
Honey Creek Middle ……………………………………………. Nancy Padan
Hoosier Prairie Elementary …………………………………. Cindy Jacks
Lost Creek Elementary………………………………………. Jodi Southard
Otter Creek Middle …………………………………………….. Cindy Strange
Ouabache Elementary ……………………………………………… Sue Young
Riley Elementary ………………………………………………… Michelle Toon
Rio Grande Elementary …………………………………………. Sandy Parr
Sarah Scott Middle……………………………………………………… Vicki Rich
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem …………………. Kristen Fennell
Sugar Grove Elementary ………………………………….. Jamie Thomas
Terre Haute North Vigo High …………………………..Katie Goldner
Terre Haute North Vigo High …………………………….. Brett Taylor
Terre Haute South Vigo High ……………………………….Mike Bailey
Terre Haute South Vigo High ………………………..Whitney Boyce
Terre Town Elementary………………………….. Mandy Hazelwood
Vigo County Retired TeachersJulia Bonham
West Vigo Middle ………………………………………. Crystal Dougherty
West Vigo High …………………………………………………………Liz Marietta
Woodrow Wilson Middle…………………………………..Colleen Sutliff
