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BEAUMONT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2013 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION RECIPIENTS
Beaumont, TX -- The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each award winner will receive $10,000 and be recognized at an awards gala in May.
Recipients were selected from an impressive collection of nominations submitted by schools throughout Southeast Texas, East Texas, Lubbock County, Texas and Lea County, New Mexico. Wayne A. Reaud, Chairman of Board, stated, "Education is the key to a better future and great teachers are the key to education. Our winners are outstanding representatives of excellence in education."
2013 Reaud Excellence in Education Recipients
Elementary:
Janet Bland, Bridge City Intermediate, Bridge City ISD
Rebecca Dougharty, J. F. Parnell Elementary, Jasper ISD
Beth Holder, China Elementary School, Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Michelle Lockwood-Snodgrass, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs, Port Arthur ISD
Jennifer L. Wright, Regina Howell Elementary School, Beaumont ISD
Middle School:
David A. Arena, Central Middle School, Nederland ISD
Jeffrey Farley, Marshall Middle School, Beaumont ISD
Susie Brooks, Henderson Middle School, Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Nancy Kiker, Buna Junior High School, Buna ISD
Michelle Reynolds, Vidor Middle School, Vidor ISD
Lisa Roedahl, Port Neches Middle School, Port Neches-Groves ISD
High School:
Lorissa Lené-Bailey, Hamshire-Fannett High School, Hamshire-Fannett ISD
Ross A. Boothman, Lumberton High School, Lumberton ISD
Fred Cascio, Orangefield High School, Orangefield ISD
Melanie Pharis, West Brook High School, Beaumont ISD
Deborah Kea Prihoda, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, Diocese of Beaumont
2013 Newton Excellence in Education Recipients
Elementary:
Betty Burgoon, Charles L. Waters Elementary School, Lubbock ISD
Joy Burkhalter, Crestview Elementary School, Frenship ISD
Middle School:
Cheryl Mosher, Frenship Middle School, Frenship ISD
Kara Swindell, Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, Lubbock ISD
High School:
Sam Black, Lubbock High School, Lubbock ISD
Jamie B. Wormsbaker, Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt ISD
2013 Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Recipients
Angela Haney, Huntington Elementary School, Huntington ISD
Shelley C. Fisette, Hemphill Middle School, Hemphill ISD
Rodney McLerran, San Augustine High School, San Augustine ISD
2013 Donley Excellence in Education Recipients
Lupe Salcido, Lea Elementary School, Lovington Municipal Schools
Sally Bland, Tatum Jr/Sr High School, Tatum Municipal Schools
Paula J. Seeker, Hobbs High School, Hobbs Municipal Schools