Today is one of the BEST days of the year as we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication and talent of our educators and administrators! (see photos here)
We're thrilled to announce our Rising Star recipients & finalists for the Horace Mann Educator & Administrator of the Year Awards!
Superintendent
Jennifer Gill & Horace Mann’s
Katie
Hageman led the celebration tour around the city today.
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing community members, staff, and students for submitting over 70 nominations! Your support and recognition mean the world to us! 🙌
After careful consideration, the selection committee : 2023 Educator of the Year-Kathy Fox , 2023 Administrator of the Year- Alicia Miller, Leu Baker, Marcus Johnson, Emily Rabin, Michael Phelon and Michelle Pulse-Flynn, narrowed it down to the top 5 Educator of the Year finalists, 3 Rising Star recipients, and 3 Administrator of the Year finalists.
It's been an inspiring journey reading through all the nominations, and we feel truly blessed to have such outstanding educators shaping the future of our youth! 📚✨
Rising Stars Recipients:
James Biggers, Math Teacher, Southeast High School
Terrelle Jackson, English Teacher, Lanphier High School
Emily Standley, Social Studies Teacher, Lincoln Magnet School
Administrator Finalists:
Jason Wind, Executive Director of School Support, Springfield Public Schools Administration
Stacie Gordy, Assistant Principal, Springfield High
Sarah Beveridge, Principal, Butler Elementary
Educator Finalists:
Nathan Grieme, Fourth Grade Teacher, Enos Elementary
Jason Potter, Science Teacher, Southeast High School
Jalene Hull, Math Teacher, Franklin Middle School
William Russell, Instrumental/Vocal Music Teacher, Lincoln Magnet
Amie Godefroid, Fourth Grade Teacher, Lindsay Elementary
Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients! Next up, interviews with the selection committee await the finalists next week. Stay tuned as we reveal the Administrator of the Year & Educator of the Year in April, with a grand celebration hosted by Horace Mann in May!