For Immediate Release – May 3, 2023
Regional Office of Education #11 Recognition of Excellence Award
Charleston, IL – The Regional Office of Education #11 is pleased to announce the 2023 4th Annual ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients.
The Regional Office of Education #11 requested nominations from each school district within the region seeking to highlight a pre-k through grade 12 professional who has modeled excellence in education. Nominees included exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers. They also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Nominations were accepted through February 2023, reviewed by a committee, and one educator per school district was selected to receive the
distinguished ROE#11 Recognition of Excellence Award.
Dr. Kyle Thompson, Regional Superintendent said, “We are privileged to have so many outstanding school professionals within our region, passionate about the profession, and dedicated to our students. It’s an honor to recognize and validate their meaningful efforts. Education is truly a work-of-heart and these school professionals work with relentless persistency, creativity, flexibility, and competence. Our students, schools, and communities benefit from their skills, knowledge, and compassion.”
Congratulations to the following 2023 ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients:
Arcola CUSD #306: Desi Thomas
Arthur CUSD #305: Steffanie Seegmiller
BRIDGES: Beth Hansel
Casey-Westfield CUSD #C-4: Kimberly Evans
Central A&M CUSD #21: Steve Berg
Charleston CUSD #1: Amanda Gentry
Cowden-Herrick CUSD #3A: David Wojcik
Cumberland CUSD #77: Roberta Fritts
EIASE: Kara Watson
Edgar County CUSD #6: Nicole Brown
Kansas CUSD #3: Crystal Buckler
Marshall CUSD #C-2: Jerry Raisner
Martinsville CUSD #C-3: Victoria Norton
Mattoon CUSD #2: Jammie Bowyer
Neoga CUSD #3: Kirby Davis
Oakland USD #5: Tedra Nelk
Okaw Valley CUSD #302: Jackie McLain
Paris CUSD #4: Michelle Duke
Paris Cooperative High School: Stefan Aydt
Paris Union #95: Stephanie Moody
Shelbyville CUSD #4: Lucas Quast
Shiloh CUSD #1: Dana Bogle
Stewardson-Strasburg CUSD #5A: Bev Wascher
St. John’s Lutheran School: Kallie Harris
Sullivan CUSD #300: Scott Bales
Tuscola CUSD #301: Sharon Stahler
Villa Grove CUSD #302: Callie Parr
Windsor CUSD #1: Ginger Handy
ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients were presented a certificate and award. More information about ROE #11 can be accessed via website at ROE11.org.
ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients, 2023. Photo submitted by ROE #11
