HEF Celebration of Excellence Celebrating Success – The Hanover Way On October 29, the Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) hosted the 11th 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 <strong>education</strong> 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 Lee-Davis High School Chamber ensemble directed by Jennifer Breeden. The colors were presented by Atlee & Hanover High School AFJROTC Color Guard under the direction of Lt. Col. Charles Schmetzer. Altria Group, Inc., Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Kings Dominion, and Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC were the major sponsors of the evening. Table sponsors included: Ashland Milling Company, BB&T, BCWH Architects, Bank of America, Battlefield Commons LLC, Bear Island Paper Company, Frank Bradley, Cavalier International, Inc., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., EVB, Hanover Career Student Resource, Inc., Carolyn and Charlie Horner, Moseley Architects, Owens & Minor, Inc., Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., Ann H. Smoot, The Supply Room Companies, Inc., Trane, Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc., Union Bank & Trust Company, Village Bank, and VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Photography services were provided by Candid Color. George Herring, English teacher at Atlee High School was honored as the Hanover Teacher of the Year. Owen Matthews of Kings Dominion presented Mr. Herring with unlimited family visits for the <strong>2010</strong> season. He also was awarded the use of a new vehicle of his choosing from Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC shortly after being chosen as Hanover Teacher of the Year. The Mechanicsville Rotary once again partnered with the Hanover Education Foundation to award teachers with monetary gifts. David Fuller, past president of the Rotary, presented the teachers with their awards. Other awards and recognitions that were presented at the Celebration of Excellence included the HEF <strong>2010</strong> Superlative Supporter Award, given to Michael Patrick from Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC, 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 Celebrating Success — The Hanover Way. Thanks to the support of all of our sponsors, we were able to celebrate the talents and creativity of Hanover’s excellent teachers and <strong>education</strong>al leaders. It was truly a night to remember,” said Margaret Hill, Executive Director of the HEF. To read more about the 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Education, please visit our website at www.<strong>hef</strong><strong>hanover</strong>.com Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year <strong>2010</strong> George S. Herring, Atlee High School School Nominees Lisa W. Brown, Battlefield Park Elementary School Louise M. Hart, Beaverdam Elementary School Stacey B. Duke, Cold Harbor Elementary School Linda E. Fielding, Cool Spring Elementary School Kathleen N. Cooper, Chickahominy Middle School Helen L. Blough, Elmont Elementary School Shakita M. Fox, Hanover High School Melissa V. Scott, Henry Clay Elementary School Susan M. Winckler, John M. Gandy Elementary School Anne N. King, Kersey Creek Elementary School Amy J. Williams, Laurel Meadow Elementary School Sonia L. Nichols, Lee-Davis High School Lisa M. Coates, Liberty Middle School Ellen M. Burgess, Mechanicsville Elementary School Sarah E. Gathright, Oak Knoll Middle School Angela D. Mitchell, Patrick Henry High School Lori R. Barnes, Pearson's Corner Elementary School Christina E. Valentine, Pole Green Elementary School D. Michelle Brown, Rural Point Elementary School Christine W. Phaup, South Anna Elementary School Melinda L. Hinkle, Stonewall Jackson Middle School Renee M. Simpkins, The Georgetown School Robert J. Robinson, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology Amanda G. Lawrence, Washington-Henry Elementary School Beginning Teachers of the Year <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> Christina S. Kain, Chickahominy Middle School Julie F. Koontz, Cold Harbor Elementary School Aimee P. Walters, Lee-Davis High School 4 Striving for Excellence … in our students … in our schools … in our community.
Scenes from the Celebration Pictured above, Michael Patrick of Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC accepts the <strong>2010</strong> Superlative Supporter Award. Pictured (left to right): Phyllis & Pat Patrick, Kara Majewskii, Brandi Patrick and Dr. Stewart Roberson. Lee-Davis High School Women’s Chamber Ensemble performs at Celebration. George Herring, <strong>2010</strong> Hanover Teacher of the Year, speaks to guests during the Celebration. www.<strong>hef</strong><strong>hanover</strong>.com 5
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