2009-2010 AnnuAl Review - hef hanover education foundation
2009-2010 AnnuAl Review - hef hanover education foundation
2009-2010 AnnuAl Review - hef hanover education foundation
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HEF Celebration of Excellence<br />
Celebrating Success – The Hanover Way<br />
On October 29, the Hanover Education Foundation (HEF)<br />
hosted the 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Education.<br />
The event was held at the Omni Richmond Hotel to honor<br />
outstanding Hanover educators and community members<br />
whose significant contributions have supported major <strong>education</strong> initiatives<br />
of Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS). The Hanover County School<br />
Board and government leaders joined Superintendent of Schools Stewart<br />
Roberson, school staff members, and community business partners to<br />
celebrate awards and recognition garnered by Hanover County teachers,<br />
administrators and support staff over the past year.<br />
Music for the evening was provided by the Lee-Davis High School<br />
Chamber ensemble directed by Jennifer Breeden. The colors were<br />
presented by Atlee & Hanover High School AFJROTC Color Guard under<br />
the direction of Lt. Col. Charles Schmetzer.<br />
Altria Group, Inc., Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center,<br />
Kings Dominion, and Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC were the major sponsors<br />
of the evening. Table sponsors included: Ashland Milling Company,<br />
BB&T, BCWH Architects, Bank of America, Battlefield Commons LLC,<br />
Bear Island Paper Company, Frank Bradley, Cavalier International, Inc.,<br />
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., EVB, Hanover Career Student Resource, Inc.,<br />
Carolyn and Charlie Horner, Moseley Architects, Owens & Minor, Inc., Scott<br />
& Stringfellow, Inc., Ann H. Smoot, The Supply Room Companies, Inc.,<br />
Trane, Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc., Union Bank & Trust Company, Village<br />
Bank, and VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Photography services were provided by<br />
Candid Color.<br />
George Herring, English teacher at Atlee High School was honored<br />
as the Hanover Teacher of the Year. Owen Matthews of Kings Dominion<br />
presented Mr. Herring with unlimited family visits for the <strong>2010</strong> season.<br />
He also was awarded the use of a new vehicle of his choosing from<br />
Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC shortly after being chosen as Hanover<br />
Teacher of the Year.<br />
The Mechanicsville Rotary once again partnered with the Hanover<br />
Education Foundation to award teachers with monetary gifts. David Fuller,<br />
past president of the Rotary, presented the teachers with their awards.<br />
Other awards and recognitions that were presented at the Celebration<br />
of Excellence included the HEF <strong>2010</strong> Superlative Supporter Award, given<br />
to Michael Patrick from Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC, the Superintendent’s<br />
Professional Development Award, Beginning Teachers of the Year Awards,<br />
REB Awards, National Board Certification Recognitions, Hanover Support<br />
Employee of the Year, Creative Instructional Grant Awards, and the<br />
Excellence-in-Educational Leadership Awards.<br />
“The theme for the evening was Celebrating Success — The Hanover<br />
Way. Thanks to the support of all of our sponsors, we were able to<br />
celebrate the talents and creativity of Hanover’s excellent teachers and<br />
<strong>education</strong>al leaders. It was truly a night to remember,” said Margaret Hill,<br />
Executive Director of the HEF.<br />
To read more about the 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence<br />
in Education, please visit our website at www.<strong>hef</strong><strong>hanover</strong>.com<br />
Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year <strong>2010</strong><br />
George S. Herring, Atlee High School<br />
School Nominees<br />
Lisa W. Brown, Battlefield Park Elementary School<br />
Louise M. Hart, Beaverdam Elementary School<br />
Stacey B. Duke, Cold Harbor Elementary School<br />
Linda E. Fielding, Cool Spring Elementary School<br />
Kathleen N. Cooper, Chickahominy Middle School<br />
Helen L. Blough, Elmont Elementary School<br />
Shakita M. Fox, Hanover High School<br />
Melissa V. Scott, Henry Clay Elementary School<br />
Susan M. Winckler, John M. Gandy Elementary School<br />
Anne N. King, Kersey Creek Elementary School<br />
Amy J. Williams, Laurel Meadow Elementary School<br />
Sonia L. Nichols, Lee-Davis High School<br />
Lisa M. Coates, Liberty Middle School<br />
Ellen M. Burgess, Mechanicsville Elementary School<br />
Sarah E. Gathright, Oak Knoll Middle School<br />
Angela D. Mitchell, Patrick Henry High School<br />
Lori R. Barnes, Pearson's Corner Elementary School<br />
Christina E. Valentine, Pole Green Elementary School<br />
D. Michelle Brown, Rural Point Elementary School<br />
Christine W. Phaup, South Anna Elementary School<br />
Melinda L. Hinkle, Stonewall Jackson Middle School<br />
Renee M. Simpkins, The Georgetown School<br />
Robert J. Robinson, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology<br />
Amanda G. Lawrence, Washington-Henry Elementary School<br />
Beginning Teachers of the Year <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong><br />
Christina S. Kain, Chickahominy Middle School<br />
Julie F. Koontz, Cold Harbor Elementary School<br />
Aimee P. Walters, Lee-Davis High School<br />
4 Striving for Excellence … in our students … in our schools … in our community.