Three Excellence in Education Awards were presented at the annual Labette County USD 506 Staff Appreciation Luncheon held on March 9. One elementary teacher, one high school teacher, and one support staff member are chosen annually as recipients of the award. All staff members have opportunity to nominate staff from their building for the awards.
Selection criteria for nominees include: at least five years of district service; exhibits outstanding service to the district; goes above and beyond the normal job requirements; enriches the lives of students; serves as a good example for all; exhibits professional courtesy; sets and achieves goals to improve job performance.
Steve Spencer – Support Staff Recipient –– he serves as district Maintenance Director. This is his 24th year of service to USD 506.
Heather Wilson – LCHS Teacher Recipient –– she has taught English at LCHS for the past 12 years. She received her B.S. degree from PSU in 1997 and her M.S. degree in 2002.
Mary Manuel – Elementary Teacher Recipient –– she teaches seventh and eighth grade at Mound Valley Grade School. This is her 18th year of teaching. She received her B.S. degree from PSU in 1991 and her M.S. degree in 2001.
Other nominees are as follows:
Support Staff: Ronda Rohling, Altamont Grade secretary; Melissa Russell, Bartlett Grade para; Missy Buchanan, Edna Grade para; Susan von Wedell, Meadow View para; Gayle Peoples, Mound Valley cook; Nancy Boegel, LCHS secretary
Elementary Teachers: Mona Garrett, Altamont 8th grade; Lisa Strickland, Bartlett Special Education; Judy Taylor, Edna Special Education; Susan Patton, Meadow View seventh/eighth grade
High School Teachers:  Lewis Goins, English teacher and Kent Peterson, business teacher.