We had two Horace Mann-ers honored at the Annual Excellence in Education Awards for Students with Disabilities, Peers, and Educators through the Region 3 State Support Team (Cuyahoga County) last Friday. This is a perfect place to share the honors received:
Louis Van der Kuil (Peer Achievement Award) - nominated by Cristina Smith and Maureen Crane. Louis currently volunteers his time in multiple capacities to serve as a peer model to students with significant special needs. When working with his peers with disabilities in CHAMPS Cafe, he demonstrates a natural respect for, and true understanding and acceptance of, his differently-abled peers. Louis' positive attitude and generous spirit make him a pleasure to have in the classroom and a joy to have as a peers model.
Ellen McCafferty (SLP) Outstanding Educator Award- nominated by Jen Frank. Ellen is an exceptional speech language pathologist because she impacts not only her caseload of 50 students with mild to severe speech language needs, but she also influences almost every classroom at Horace Mann Elementary. She has implemented weekly speech lessons that include students with and without speech needs and her program integrates technology to tell stories, play games, complete projects, and create art. Ellen's innovative teaching methods provide a rich language experience for all of her students.
Pictured are all Lakewood folks (including a group from Garfield Middle School) at the awards ceremony (from left: Mr. Van der Kuil, Jen Frank, Lisa Bruening, Ellen McCafferty, Edan and his parents, Louis and his mom, Cristina Smith, Robin Beavers, Merritt Waters, Patricia Witri and Liz Rogel).
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