At the most recent school board meeting, the Westfield Education Foundation (WEF), in partnership with Teachers Credit Union, gave out 11 Rock Strong Awards to staff members from Westfield Washington Schools. The quarterly award recognizes one staff member per school as well as the maintenance and before & after care departments who exemplify what it means to be Rock Strong. Nominees were submitted by community members, students, and district parents.
WEF Executive Director Ashley Knott says she is proud of the foundation’s continued support and appreciation of district staff.
“The foundation is honored to, once again, be able to show our appreciation to district staff for their commitment to students, their colleagues and the local community,” Knott said. “The award was started last year and it has taken off like wildfire! The amount of praise that our community has for our staff members makes us extremely proud to be Rocks!”
Cole Mitchell, manager of TCU’s Westfield branch, says he is excited to recognize staff members.
“We’re proud to have the opportunity to present the Rock Strong Award to staff and be able to recognize them for all they do in our area,” Mitchell said. “TCU believes in being part of our communities to help make them better places to live and work. It’s important for us to support organizations like Westfield Washington Schools and the positive impact they make in our community. ”
Here are this quarter’s Rock Strong Award recipients:
- Jen Marcoline (Carey Ridge Elementary School)
- Christie Buonanno (Maple Glen Elementary School)
- Ashley McCreary (Monon Trail Elementary School)
- Kate Walther (Oak Trace Elementary School)
- Lori Tebbe (Shamrock Springs Elementary School)
- Kylie Hollar (Washington Woods Elementary School)
- Emily Ratliff (Westfield Elementary School)
- Laura Arrington (Westfield Middle School)
- Sarah Gibbs (Westfield High School)
- Rachel Gaspard (Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center)
- Andrew Davidson (Operations)
To nominate a staff member, click here. The next Rock Strong Awards will be presented on May 9.
The Westfield Education Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support Westfield Washington Schools students and staff. Community Partnerships are essential to the work of the Foundation. To learn more about the Westfield Education Foundation, visit wwswef.org.
Photos by David Dixon, Rocks Media House