Monday, March 11, 2013
The Orchard Hill intervention specialist was named "Educator of the Month" for March
The North Canton Area Chamber, Westfield Bank and Starbucks congratulate Carla Carper, March’s “Educator of the Month” award winner. The monthly award honors a North Canton City Schools staff member who exemplifies excellence in education in their interaction with students, parents and other staff members. Carper is an intervention specialist at Orchard Hill Intermediate School in her first year of full-time service following long-term substitute work. Principal Renee Manse says Carla’s passion and strength carry over to her work with the children, encouraging each of them to reach their personal best. Name: Carla Carper Town of residence: Louisville but just recently moved into North Canton this past fall Family: Richard Carper, father…
Monday, February 18, 2013
White was named Educator of the Month through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce,
The North Canton Area Chamber, Westfield Bank and Starbucks congratulate Kim White, February’s “Educator of the Month” award winner. The monthly award honors a North Canton City Schools staff member who exemplifies excellence in education in their interaction with students, parents and other staff members. Kim is a kindergarten teacher at Northwood Elementary School with 23 years of service to the NCCS. Principal Matt Donaldson credits her with helping make the transition to full-day kindergarten a success at the school. Name: Kimberly J. White Town of residence: North Canton Family: My parents reside in Canal Fulton. My four siblings live in the Canal Fulton and Massillon areas. Education: Bachelor's degree in education and master's in …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Polen is January's "Educator of the Month" award winner through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and Starbucks
The North Canton Area Chamber, Westfield Bank and Starbucks congratulate Jan Polen, January’s “Educator of the Month” award winner. The monthly award honors a North Canton City Schools staff member who exemplifies excellence in education in their interaction with students, parents and other staff members. Polen is a fourth-grade language arts teacher at Greentown Intermediate School, with six years of service at North Canton City Schools. Learn a little bit about her from the Q&A below. Name: Jan Polen Town of residence: Hartville, Ohio Family: I am married to Jeff We have three sons, Zach, 22; A.J., 20; and Joey 17 Education: B.A. Elementary and Special Education, University of Akron North Canton Patch: When did you know you wanted to be…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Chamber commissions Hoover High construction technologies students to build little green and red holiday structure.
Jolly Old St. Nick now has a North Canton home to call his own – one carefully crafted by Hoover High School construction technologies students commissioned for the important task by the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. The 10th through 12th grade students toiled in their school workshop like elves in order to complete the Santa House in a very short time frame leading up to this Sunday’s big Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting. The annual event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on the Hoover Company lawn. When they arrive on a North Canton fire truck at 5:45 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will likely be surprised to see they finally have their own digs in which to spend the evening hearing the Christmas wishes of area children. Doug Lane, chamber …
Friday, March 30, 2012
Russell shares her stories of having a loving, hard-working mother, of getting hugs every day from her first graders, and why she loves teaching at Clearmount Elementary School
Clearmount Elementary teacher Debbie Russell was named Educator of the Month for March through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. Take a look at Russell's Q&A below and feel free to offer some congrats for a job well done! Name: Debbie Russell Hometown: Massillon, Ohio Family: Married to Dale Russell for 34 years. Daughter Lindsay and son Cody. Education: Bachelor’s degree from Malone University; master’s degree from Marygrove College Experience: 34 years as a classroom teacher, 33 years in first grade, one year in kindergarten. I started my first two years in Plain Township, one year in Houston, TX, and the remaining 31 years in North Canton. North Canton Patch: How did you get into teaching? Debbie Russell: Pursuing a career in …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Andrews, a teacher at Orchard Hill Elementary, is the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce's Educator of the Month for February
Orchard Hill Elementary teacher Cheri Andrews was named Educator of the Month for February through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. Andrews tells us a little about herself in the Q&A below, and colleagues also offered their reactions. Name: Cheri Andrews Hometown: North Canton Family: Married to Chris; three sons, Jon, Matt and Michael, all Hoover High graduates Education: Graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in education North Canton Patch: How did you get into teaching? Cheri Andrews: I did a field experience during my high school years in a special education elementary classroom and really enjoyed working with the children. That helped me decide to major in education in college. North Canton Patch: Who do you …
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Pryse received the Educator of the Month Award through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Westfield Bank. Heidi Nudo also was awarded for January.
Darlene Pryse and Heidi Nudo share the honor of being Educators of the Month for the month of January. Both educational assistants at Greentown Elementary School, Nudo and Pryse were recognized through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and the Washington Square Starbucks. Pryse took some time this week to answer a few questions about her teaching career. Take a look and learn a little more about her! Name: Darlene Pryse Hometown: Massillon - Jackson Township Family: Marrried, husband Bobbby; son Robbie, 22 and a student at the University of Toledo Education: Certification in paraprofession North Canton Patch: How did you get into teaching? Did you always know you wanted to teach? Darlene Pryse: My interest for …
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Nudo received the Educator of the Month Award through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Westfield Bank. Darlene Pryse also was awarded for January.
Heidi Nudo and Darlene Pryse share the honor of being Educators of the Month for the month of January. Both educational assistants at Greentown Elementary School, Pryse and Nudo were recognized through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and the Washington Square Starbucks. Heidi Nudo took some time this week to answer a few questions about her teaching career. Take a look and learn a little more about her! Name: Heidi Nudo Hometown: North Canton Family: Married with three children Education: B.S. in elementary education North Canton Patch: How did you get into teaching? Did you always know you wanted to teach? Heidi Nudo: I have always enjoyed working with children. I knew I would enjoy being a teacher. North Canton …
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Luikart, a teacher at the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center, earned this month's Educator of the Month award through the Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and Washington Square Starbucks
Laura Luikart got a pleasant surprise as she worked with her kindergarten students Monday morning at the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center. Representatives from the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and the Washington Square Starbucks dropped in to honor her with the December Educator of the Month Award. North Canton Patch got a chance to talk to Luikart from inside her classroom Monday to dig up these five things you might not have known about her. Name: Laura Luikart Hometown: North Canton Family: Husband Ron; son Paul (wife Emily) Luikart; daughter Sara (husband Ryan) Keener; and grandchildren Imogen, Hope, Elly, Jack and Nora. Education: Fairview High School, 1966; degrees in elementary education and special …
Friday, November 18, 2011
Howald received the Educator of the Month Award through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Westfield Bank Thursday
The North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Westfield Bank surprised science teacher Darlene Howald at North Canton Middle School Thursday with the Educator of the Month Award. Having just shot a cannon out the back of a moving truck as a project on perspective (don't worry, she said she's got video of it), Howald thought she was being called to the front desk that morning to wrap up issues with North Canton police. Instead, she was handed an award for excellence in teaching. We sat down with Howald right after the surprise and asked her five questions about her career at North Canton Middle School. Name: Darlene Howald Hometown: Grew up near Detroit and moved to North Canton when she was in high school Family: Husband John; daughter …
Joanna
7:46 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Congratulations Ms White!!! Very deserving! Thank you also for all your help with the PTO!! more ›