2007 Special Recognition Recipients

Sue Cobbett, 2007 Special Recognition Award Recipient

Sue Cobbett, OEF Special Recognition Award RecipientSue Cobbett has been the K.E.E.P (Kindergarten Extended Enrichment Program) Director at Central Elementary School since 1999 and has been with Okemos Community Education Programs for the past thirteen years. Her goal is to provide a safe and fun filled environment where her students can grow socially, emotionally and academically. She is a member of MAEYC (Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children).

Sue graduated from St. Andrew's University in Scotland with a degree in French and Psychology and she and her husband, Peter, moved to the United States in 1988. They decided that Okemos was a wonderful place to raise their three children who are now all OHS graduates.

Outside of school, Sue keeps busy in her church, serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. She is a former member of the Okemos Music Patron's board and spent nine years as an active member of the OHS Band Boosters. Her hobbies include water aerobics, reading, travel, watching basketball and spending time with family.

Judith Wenzel, 2007 Special Recognition Award Recipient

Judith WenzelJudith Wenzel began her journey with Okemos Public Schools as a volunteer at Wardcliff School in 1975. She worked in the LMC and also in the classroom of each of her sons. As a member of the PTO, she spent many hours at the school.

Judith then started as a substitute for the secretarial staff. She worked three months temporarily with the Personnel office, and was later hired "permanently" with Okemos Community Education until her retirement on March 31, 2007. Judith believes Community Education has many opportunities to offer our community. She enjoyed working with and getting to know all its clients and staff.

Judith and her late husband, John, were members of the Athletic Boosters, Okemos Baseball Club, OAKS, and served on several school committees. Their three sons graduated from Okemos High School and are now living in the area. Judith also has a daughter-in-law who graduated from Okemos High School and two loving grandchildren.