Celebration of excellence news release 2010 - hef hanover ...

Celebration of Excellence
On October 28, 2010 the Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) hosted the
12 th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Education. The event was held
at the Omni Richmond Hotel to honor outstanding Hanover educators
and community members whose significant contributions have supported
major education initiatives of Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS). The
Hanover County School Board and government leaders joined
Superintendent of Schools Stewart Roberson, school staff members, and
community business partners to celebrate awards and recognition
garnered by Hanover County teachers, administrators and support staff
over the past year.
Music for the evening was provided by the Patrick Henry High School
Essence choir directed by Stephanie Ransome. The colors were
presented by the Patrick Henry High School NJROTC Color Guard under
the direction of MGSgt Franklin Dubose, USMC.
Altria Group, Inc., Coventry Health Care, Kings Dominion, Patrick Pontiac
Buick GMC and the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville were the major
sponsors of the evening. Table sponsors included: Bank of America,
Battlefield Commons LLC, Bear Island Paper Company, Bon Secours
Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bradley Properties, Inc., Coca-Cola
Refreshment, Dominion Virginia Power, EVB, Daniel K. Fryer, Carolyn and
Charlie Horner, LeClair Ryan, A Professional Corporation, Luck Chevrolet,
Moseley Architects, Owens & Minor, Inc., Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., Ann H.
Smoot, The Supply Room Companies, Trane, Village Bank, and VSC Fire &
Security. Photography services were provided by Lifetouch National
School Studios.
Erin Beard, 2 nd grade teacher at Henry Clay Elementary School was
honored as the Hanover Teacher of the Year. Shortly after Ms. Beard had
been chosen as Hanover Teacher of the Year, she was awarded the use
of a new vehicle of her choosing by Michael Patrick, General Manager of
Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC. On the night of the gala, Owen Matthews of
Kings Dominion presented Mrs. Beard with unlimited family visits for the
2011 season.
Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2010
Erin E. Beard, Henry Clay Elementary School
School Nominees
Cory R. Allen, Cool Spring Elementary School
Justin T. Blunt, Oak Knoll Middle School
Christi A. Byrd, Rural Point Elementary School

B. Susanna Daley, Pole Green Elementary School
Frederick E. Doctor, Jr., Atlee High School
Alyssa A. Farling, Chickahominy Middle School
Holly E. Fisher, Washington-Henry Elementary School
Eliza C. Gemmil, South Anna Elementary School
James M. Head, Patrick Henry High School
Carrie B. Hendrixson, Liberty Middle School
Serena N. Holmes, John M. Gandy Elementary School
Kristen F. Houston, Mechanicsville Elementary School
Dee A. Jenkins, Pearson's Corner Elementary School
Kathy M. Johnson, Beaverdam Elementary School
Wendy D. Just, Kersey Creek Elementary School
Karl A. Lippa, Hanover High School
Teresa L. McNeely, Elmont Elementary School
Amy R. Owen, Cold Harbor Elementary School
Virginia S. Palmen, Lee-Davis High School
Robert M. Paton, The Georgetown School
Katherine L. Smith, Battlefield Park Elementary School
Stacie C. Taylor, Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Gwendonetta S. Thomas, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology
Kelly M. Wiltshire, Laurel Meadow Elementary School
The Rotary Club of Mechanicsville once again partnered with the
Hanover Education Foundation to award teachers with monetary gifts.
Mr. Vaughan Alexander, president of the Rotary, was present at the gala.
Other awards and recognitions that were presented at the Celebration of
Excellence included the HEF 2011 Partner of Excellence Award, the
Superintendent’s Professional Development Award, Beginning Teachers of
the Year Awards, REB Awards, National Board Certification Recognitions,
Hanover Support Employee of the Year, Creative Instructional Grant
Awards, and the Excellence-in- Educational Leadership Awards.
“The theme for the evening was Hanover’s Got Talent. Thanks to the
support of all of our sponsors, we were able to celebrate the talents and
creativity of Hanover’s excellent teachers and educational leaders. It
was truly a night to remember,” said Margaret Hill, Executive Director of
the HEF.
Each year the Foundation seeks sponsors to partner with in celebrating
the successes and achievements of these outstanding leaders. For
information on sponsorship and benefits, please contact Margaret Hill,
Executive Director, at 804-365-4565 or by email at mhill@hcps.us.