LPS Announces Excellence in Education Nominees
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LPS Announces Excellence in Education Nominees
Every year, the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce holds a banquet and awards ceremony to recognize some of the best people working in education in our area.
There are two categories that see districts nominate staff members. Those are Excellence in Classroom Teaching and Excellence in Service to Education. The teaching category encompasses those with a certificate to do what they love, like a classroom teacher, counselor or library media specialist. The service category includes those who may or may not be in a classroom, but whose role is important to keep the school day going.
Liberty Public Schools is pleased to announce our 2024 nominees for the Excellence in Education banquet.
Classroom teaching:
| Rob Fisher | Manor Hill |
| Marie Goeglein | South Valley |
| Danielle Hayes | Lillian Schumacher |
| Michelle Herrig | South Valley |
| Lori McCabe | Warren Hills |
| Ron McCoy | Liberty Oaks |
| Garrett Niemeier | Liberty Middle |
| Lori Riedel | Liberty High |
| Marcy Sheeley | Lewis and Clark |
| Stephanie Taylor | Liberty North |
Service to Education:
| Pam Davidson | Liberty High |
| Roger Heggie | Transportation |
| Tamah Hobbs | Lewis and Clark |
| Crystal Holthouse | District Admin Center |
| Leann Jones | Transportation |
| Zach Kimmel | Ridgeview |
| Gary Majors | District Admin Center |
| Joy O’Neal | Heritage Middle |
| Stacie Syler | Liberty North |
| Debbie Wallace | Warren Hills/Kid’s Zone |
The banquet and awards ceremony will be held later this spring.
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