APC's Project Excellence and over 135 donors appreciate the quality of life and economic opportunities available to those who live and work in Warren County. They recognize that a quality education system is an essential element of this community. Excellent teachers are the key to the vibrancy and vitality of our schools. Their students are better employees, better leaders and better citizens.
Project Excellence, a public teacher recognition program honors excellent performance in the public schools and tangibly rewards those superior educators who impact our community's most valuable resource . . . . . our children . . . . our future.
Two outstanding educators from each public school district in Warren County receives a trophy and a cash award each year at our annual recognition banquet. One educator is reconginzed for excellence and one teacher is recognized for be innovative. The awards are funded by an endowment fund of over $1,000,000 managed by the Area Progress Council. Project Excellence has awarded over $337,750 to 481 educators since 1987.
For further information, please contact the Area Progress Council office, (513)932-8228.
2008
PROJECT EXCELLENCE
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
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Nomination Instructions
Completed nominations are due by March 7, 2008
The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc., seeks to recognize and honor innovative and excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County. We ask your assistance in identifying excellent educators who demonstrate excellence in education or innovative teachers who have pioneered a teaching method, by completing the back of this nomination form. The educator must hold a current teaching certificate and work for the public school system.
Consideration of your nominee will be based on the information you supply. Characteristics of an excellent teacher might include but are not limited to the following:
Demonstrates consistency and high commitment. Puts research into practice through their own initiative, is a discretionary risk taker. Focuses on raising the bar for all students. Possesses a full understanding of the subject and has the ability to challenge students at all levels. Is seen by others as genuine, authentic and sincere. Is a caring, thoughtful person who extends him or her self to make a positive difference. Shows understanding of others -- parents, children, etc. Continues to improve personally and professionally. Influences others to improve by modeling the way. Other positive characteristics may be motivational, shares ideas, inspires others, supportive, enthusiastic, creative, etc.
Provide as much information as possible about your nominee. Identify the qualities and characteristics that make him/her excellent, give examples and state specifically how he/she has had special impact on the lives of his/her students.
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Mail completed nomination to:
Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc.
Project Excellence Committee
Post Office Box 802
Lebanon, Ohio 45036-0802
PROJECT EXCELLENCE
PROUDLY CELEBRATED ITS
20TH YEAR
The May 7, 2007 banquet was sponsored by the following:
Atrium Medical Center
Bayer Becker, Inc.
CDS Associates
Duke Energy Corportation
Edward Jones Investments - Bob Bedinghuas
Embarq
Lebanon Citizens National Bank
Little Miami/Kings Pulse Journal
Lochmoor Stables
Miami University - Hamilton & Middletown Campuses
The Pulse Journal
Shakerland Farms
Sinclair Community College
Turner Construction Company
The Western Star
Congratulations to the
2007 Project Excllence Recipients
Carlisle Local Schools
Heather Conger, Excellent Teacher
Chamberlain Middle School
Leslie Nettling, Innovative Educator
Carlisle Intermediate School
Franklin City Schools
Susan Curry, Excellent Teacher
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
Antoinette Coleman, Innovative Educator
Wm. C. Schenk Elementary School
Kings Local Schools
Dave Allen, Excellent Teacher
Columbia Elementary School
Andrew "Drew" Thomas, Innovative Educator
Columbia Elementary School
Lebanon City Schools
Matthew "Matt" Higgins, Excellent Teacher
Lebanon Junior High School
Jay Meno, Innovative Educator
Lebanon High School
Little Miami Local Schools
Jason Whitaker, Excellent Teacher
Little Miami Intermediate School
Greg Robinson, Innovative Educator
Little Miami Junior High School
Mason City Schools
Jill Arminio, Excellent Teacher
Mason Middle School
Barbara Nadler, Innovative Educator
Mason Intermediate School
Springboro Community Schools
Molly Wray, Excellent Teacher
Springboro High School
Rory Korzan, Innovative Educator
Springboro High School
Wayne Local Schools
Joyce Kicos, Excellent Teacher
Waynesville Middle School
Andrea Stubbs, Innovative Educator
Waynesville Elementary School
Warren County Career Center
Jean Puckett, Excellent Teacher
Warren County ESC
Laura Davids, Excellent Teacher
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