The Honor A Teacher program began in 1991 with just one award, the Discovery Award, presented by the Ashworth Family. Over the last 27 years the program has grown to include 32 awards, enabling the Chamber of Commerce to present $32,000 to deserving Cary area teachers! Awards are sponsored by local businesses, and the sponsoring businesses are able to set certain parameters for the school they are sponsoring, should they wish.
Over the last few months, people have had the ability to nominate their teachers for the chance to win, and five finalists from each school go through an interview process. The interview panel at each school selects a winner, and on Monday, May 14th at Koka Booth Amphitheater the winners will be revealed!
The event is from 6-7:30pm and is free and open to the public. It is a great opportunity for the community to celebrate the amazing work our teachers do everyday.
Nominees-
Elementary School- Melissa Pugh, Lauren Martin, Lyndsay Kusko, Briana Roberts, Brittany Anderson, Genetta McManus, Heidi Cousley, Mollie Fitzgerald, Megan Madlon, LaShonna Smith, Katie Patrick, Cheryl Ward, Michelle Craig, Janice Snidemiller, Katya Weaver, Beth Holland, Susan Wiedenman, Melinda D'Angelone, Deanna Porco, Russell Smith, Hayden Golden, Glenn Pascarella, Bethany Gribble, Brenda Robinson, Melissa Bachman, Devynne Bruce, Lea Kenny, Amanda Moffett, Naomi Montgomery, Steve Henderson, Lisa Drager, Rhonda Potts, Kelsey Cones, Christy Purdy, Amy, Fenton, Annie Burke, Laura Cerasi, Kristina Kollauf, Allison Mooneyham, Brittany Packer, Michael Denman, Kelsey Van Staalduinen, Sue Perry, Wendy Warner, Patti Shears, Betsy Monroe, Emily Williams, Nicole, Nance, Jamey Katen, Jackie Burke, Jaymee Bruber, Christine Smith, Jasmin Rowdy, Laura Pomes, Margaret Symonds, Marvelene Richards, Erika Webster, Niki Murray, Jordan Black, Danielle Scharen, Alicia Brown, Alston Davis, Sara Farrell, Melissa McGahey, Jennifer Weiss, Alana Ferens, Michelle Dupree, Shannon Powell, Jennifer Schindler, Shirley Pyon, Melissa Furnier, Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Bracke, Jennifer Meaker, Matt Tussey, Amanda Baggett, Eileen Goddard, Karen Whelan, Pamela Dunbar, Michelle Emery, Caitlin Seyler, Erica Rosado, Katherine Crisson, Stephanie McGrath, Emily Cerra, Omeika Wilkes, Patty Dycus, Caitlynn Cook, Morgan Perry, Carolynn Angilello, Jaclyn Combs, Ana Rhyne, Jomarie Zon, Julie Stacy, Misty Foster, Emily Adams, David Copperwheat, Margaret Kovacs, Victoria Locklear, Allison Molinaro
Middle School- Nicolette Kazacoff, Michael Glancy, Bryan Fulford, Kristine Beyman, Jennifer Cranford, Terry Mattson, Deanna Harris, Candice Bullock, Margaret Gilliland, Lauren Persons, Michelle Racioppo, Kelsey Bayse, Christine Walton, Fran Randall, Tiffany Schaefer, Karena Archie, Lucy Dioguardi, Erin McDermott, Diane McGrath, Mikalah Shaw, Juli Betts, Sarah Hartman, Emily Hooks, Rashanae Stanton, Jeffrey Zingaro
High School- Kelsey Fitzpatrick, Gail Stevens, Stori Richards, Patrick Daly, Kristin McCormick, Alex Kaulfuss, Kasey Turcol, Brian Myers, Calvin Sharpe, Kevin Hrehor, Laura Grady, Nate Denton, Joshua Matteau, Pete Briley, Melissa Poteat, Andrea Siedschlag, Mark Fisher, Jill Blythe, Bryan Cromer, Laurie Williams, Shane Westhafer, Jessica Holden, Conrad Hall, John Noland, Kristi Sergent, Joselyn Todd, Barry Rochelle,
Coach of the Year- Rob Giugno, Herbert Thames, Kyle Wheeler, John Green
Learn more about the event and RSVP information here.
