Outstanding local outstanding educators, administrators and community and government leaders were recently saluted by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Each year the A.D. Albright Awards are given in honor of Dr. A.D. Albright, former president of Northern Kentucky University, who was committed to the quality of this region's educational success.
This year's winners were:
Outstanding Administrator: Karen Cheser, Boone County Schools.
Outstanding Teacher: Peggy Schutzman, Walton-Verona High School.
Outstanding Government Leader: Northern Kentucky Education Action Team.
Outstanding Community Leader: Dr. Barbara Stonewater.
This year's Golden Apple Awards, honoring exceptional educators in the region, went to:
Primary Schools:
Jamie Grubish, Beechwood Elementary School.
Staci Howard, Walton-Verona Elementary School.
Jane Kyle, Piner Elementary School.
Christine Pellerin, Collins Elementary School.
Nicole Silva, Ryland Heights Elementary School.
Molly Walter, Sixth District Elementary School.
Carol Wilson, Beechgrove Elementary School.
Secondary Schools:
Sarah Adams, Beechwood High School.
Beth Caby, Phillip A. Sharp Middle School.
Chris Girard, Simon Kenton High School.
Amy Buerger, Walton-Verona Middle School.
Catherine Kennedy, Villa Madonna Academy High School.
Roberta Mayer, Bellevue High School.
The annual Academic All-Star Awards recognize Northern Kentucky high school seniors who excel in academics. Each student submitted an essay on the importance of education and training during the current state of the U.S. economy.
There were more than 150 entries submitted. One winner was chosen for each category.
Math- Ian vanLierop, Scott High School.
Science- Carson Craig, Pendleton County High School.
Fine Arts- Tyler Gabbard, Campbell County High School.
Social Studies- Brian James Wood, Covington Catholic High School.
General Studies- Brent Bishop, Beechwood High School.
Career/Technical Education- Stacee O'Ryan, Cooper High School.
Language Arts- Jordan Redfield, Beechwood High School.
The event, held earlier this month at The Gardens of Park Hills in Park Hills, Ky., was hosted in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Center for Educator Excellence at NKU. Sponsors include: The Scripps Howard Foundation, Robert Ehmet Hayes and Associates Architects, PLLC and McHale's Hospitality Group.
