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 2018 OEF Award recipients have been announced!
2018 OEF Award Recipients
Commitment to Excellence Award:
Ashley Abrams, OHS Social Worker
Michelle Beck, Cornell Resource Teacher
Adam Clements, Hiawatha 4th Grade Teacher
Sheri Gunns, Kinawa 6th Grade Math/Social Studies Teacher
Amanda Medina & Leslie Wertz, Kinawa Montessori team teachers
Special Recognition Award:
Lisa Bowen, Kinawa Administrative Assistant
Dean Bolton Volunteer Service Award:
Martha Hentz
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Kerry Byrnes, Class of 1963
Congratulations!
Award recipients will be honored at the OEF Annual Awards Banquet.
Plan to join us on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at MSU's Kellogg Center.
Okemos Education Foundation Awards
Commitment to Excellence
- 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
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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