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A+ For Education

  • A+ for Education

     
    We are proud to recognize excellence in education.

    If you know a teacher, student, or coach who has gone the extra mile for you show your appreciation and take a moment to send a nomination to TV9's A+ For Education.

    Each month during the school year, one outstanding individual will be awarded a trophy and $250 prize. Nominations are accepted September 1st through April 15th.  

    Click here to make a nomination online

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  • May 2013 Winner - Wayne Larsen

    Wilkins School: Students and staff and Wilkins Elementary would love for Mr. Wayne Larsen to be recognized for this very deserving award. Mr. Larsen is the grandfather of one of my current students and is an amazing person and invaluable volunteer to our school. Each day he arrives at our school promptly... Read More »

  • April 2013 Winner - Amy Grantz

    After hearing about previous “A+ for Education” winners, we felt the need to express our feelings toward an outstanding teacher at Starmont High School. But first allow us to introduce ourselves: we are three high school sophomores who are actively involved in FFA and the agricultural program at Starmont.... Read More »

  • March 2013 Winner - Joan Donovan

    Joan is an amazing teacher and person inside and out! As a young parent with a special needs child I wasn’t ready to let my son go to preschool! My feelings changed after meeting Joan. Every morning she is there to greet each and every child with a hello and question for them to answer begin the day.... Read More »

  • February 2013 Winner - Amy Conlon

    Regis Middle School. My daughter is new to middle school this year. While she has always been a very high achieving student, she, like most students has/had that certain subject that most kids do not like and for her it was the subject of math, upon entering 6th grade. While she has done well from a... Read More »

  • January 2013 Winner - Mark Musker

    Kennedy High School. Mark Musker is the teacher every parent prayers for their child to have. He is a special education teacher, Asperger Program. This teacher is the best of the best! When my daughter was placed in a behavior disorder class, a placement that was very harmful to her, he is the only... Read More »

  • December 2012 Winner - Jamie Longner

    Kenwood Elementary: Jamie is a wonderful teacher. She works very hard at teaching all her children. She cares about each child & parent she comes in contact with. Jamie currently teaches P-K and over the last couple of years the hearing impaired children attend her class all day as well. Jamie works... Read More »

  • October 2012 Winner - Kelly Varnum

    Kelly Varnum has been an educational audiologist with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for over 23 years. She has identified numerous children with hearing loss and given them the support they need to succeed in the classroom. She has followed many students from kindergarten through graduation, and... Read More »

  • November 2012 Winner - Janelle Kerkove

    Solon High School: Janelle most definitely deserves this award because she is a caring considerate teacher to not only her students but everyone around her. She is willing to provide any help students may need with their work before and after school. She usually gets to school at 7:15 and is at school... Read More »

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