A Dedicated Education Community is Rewarded with Excellence!

The following is a short list of awards presented to Strongsville teachers for their devotion and dedication to their craft.  These awards are not presented lightly and represent the teachers’ desire to help their charges, your children, succeed in their endeavors.  So, on to the list …

·         Martha Holden Jennings Scholar Award

·         Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month

·         Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

·         National Board Certification

·         NABT Outstanding Biology Teacher of Ohio for 2008

·         Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science and Mathematics

·         Tandy Award for Excellence in Teaching

·         American Star of Teaching (awarded by the U.S. Department of Education)

·         Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buck Martin Award as Outstanding Mathematics Educator in Ohio

·         Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Northeast District Outstanding HS Mathematics Teacher

·         Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics South District Outstanding HS Math Teacher

·         Rotary Club Service Award

·         Special Education Teacher of the Year

·         Presidential Award for Math and Science Teaching

·         Master Teacher

·         Eisenhower Exemplary Teacher

·         Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year

·         Ohio Teacher of the Year Runner-up

·         Founder’s Day Award

·         Mayor’s Special Award

·         Ohio Middle School Association Exemplary Team

·         Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics Elementary Math Teacher of the Year

·         Special Education Advisory Committee Outstanding Educator Award

·         International Education Grant from ODE

·         Crystal Apple Award

·         Achievement in Education Award

·         Phi Beta Kappa Teacher of the Year

·         American Association for the Advancement of Science Teacher Award

·         Toyota Tapestry Grant Award for grants totaling $18,500

·         Best Buy Grant Award for $2,500 grant

·         Science Teacher of the Year Honorable Mention

A big “THANK YOU” shout-out is given to our fellow teachers for receiving the recognition that is deserved.  Another BIG “Thank you” shout-out to our members who work outside the shine of the spotlight and awards to help our community’s children succeed.  Together, our children, our parents, and our education community have united to promote academic excellence in our children.  Congratulations and best wishes to ALL in the future!