OEF Annual Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Okemos Public Schools
Part of the OEF's mission is to recognize the excellence that exists within Okemos Public Schools. Each fall we host the OEF Awards Banquet, where we honor those who have made significant contributions to our school community.
The 2019 OEF Award recipients have been announced!
2019 OEF Award Recipients
Commitment to Excellence Award:
Dorean Brazier - OHS Resource Teacher
Nita Carpenter - OHS Math Teacher
Lindsay Harrod - OHS Life Skills
Jon Hughey - Cornell 3rd Grade Teacher
Special Recognition Award:
Shawn Donaldson - Central ASD Classroom Parapro
Mariann Frank - Central ASD Classroom Parapro
June Hicks - Central ASD Classroom Parapro
Kathy Martin - OHS Resource Room Parapro
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Coming Soon
Congratulations!
Award recipients will be honored at the OEF Annual Awards Banquet.
Plan to join us on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at MSU's Kellogg Center.
Okemos Education Foundation Awards
Commitment to Excellence
Educators and Administrators: teachers, counselors, school social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, principals
Honors educators and administrators who:
Recipients receive a $1,000 classroom grant.
- Inspire and motivate students
- Promote the welfare of students
- Implement innovative and/or creative ideas
- Provide leadership within the school community.
Recipients receive a $1,000 classroom grant.
Special Recognition
Support Staff: administrative assistants, secretaries, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, paraprofessionals and aides
Honors support staff who embody a commitment to excellence and who have made a significant, positive impact on students, staff and/or the school community.
Available to those who do not quality for the Commitment to Excellence Award.
Nominees must be employed by Okemos Public Schools.
Available to those who do not quality for the Commitment to Excellence Award.
Nominees must be employed by Okemos Public Schools.
Dean Bolton Volunteer Service
Honors individuals who have made a significant, positive impact on students, staff, and/or the school community through their extraordinary volunteer service.
Dan c. wertz Founder's
Presented to an individual or business that has demonstrated a commitment to quality education through their generous financial support of the Okemos Education Foundation.
Alumni
Honors an alumnus of Okemos Public Schools who demonstrates exceptional dedication and achievement as well as humanitarian contributions. Learn more about the alumni award
Annual Award Group Photos
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