Vigo Co. Education Foundation hosts 37th annual “Excellence in Education”

Posted: May 10, 2023 / 08:14 PM EDT

Updated: May 10, 2023 / 11:35 PM EDT

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County Education Foundation honored 31 outstanding educators for their dedication and commitment to the students of the Vigo County School Corporation, Wednesday evening.

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College hosted the the 37th annual “excellence in education” banquet in O` Shaughnessy Hall, in the Providence Center. Nominations from students, parents, teachers, principals and other associates of the Vigo County School Community, resulted in educators from each of the schools being honored. Sponsors of the event donated money to help support the middle school and high school academic competitions.

Executive Director of Vigo County Education Foundation Jane Nichols said it’s important to celebrate the teachers.

“Teachars go above and beyond to provide enriching learning opportunities for their students. Not only are they delivering a curriculum, they’re doing so in creative ways. They’re finding ways to reach their students. We just want them to know how much we value them,” Nichols said.

Full List of awards listed below.

Administration…………………………………………………….. Karen Goeller

Benjamin Franklin Elementary ……………………. Kristen Eberly

Booker T. Washington………………………………………….. David Smith

Covered Bridge Special Education………………..Cathy Hadden

Curriculum Liaison………………………………………………… Patty Curley

Davis Park Elementary ………………………………………… Staci Minton

Deming Early Learning Center….Raven Long

DeVaney Elementary ………………………………………… Whitney Beck

Dixie Bee Elementary …………………………………….. Brianne Silcock

Farrington Grove Elementary …………………………. Amy Johnson

Fayette Elementary………………………………………………. Simone Voils