State Board of Education to recognize service by exceptional public school volunteers
November 13, 2010
COLUMBIA – Twenty-one individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to South Carolina’s public education system.
The State Board of Education will honor these volunteers at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17 at Gibson Commons, located at 140 Gibson Commons in Lexington, SC 29072.
“Our honorees have affected the lives of hundreds of students, said State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex. It’s inspirational to hear these stories, where adults have worked with students to produce positive relationships for everyone involved. The rewards are tremendous for all.
The annual Volunteer Awards are authorized by the Education Improvement Act of 1984 and are designed to honor the time, energy, talents and other resources contributed to South Carolina public schools.
The awards honor significant contributions made by four categories of
recipients: businesses, civic organizations, individuals and school improvement councils. Candidates are nominated by school districts across the state.
Criteria for selection include promoting student achievement, enhancing school-community relations, strengthening school or district resources, encouraging a positive climate and promoting teacher effectiveness.
The 2010 winners, selected from a statewide panel of judges, are:
Businesses
- Michelin North America, Sandy Springs Plant, Anderson School District Four
- Williams and Fudge, Inc., Rock Hill School District Three
- SEW Eurodrive, Spartanburg School District Five
- Crystal Pools – Dean and Ali Felschow, Richland School District Two
Civic Organizations
- Eastminster Presbyterian Church CHAMPS – Eastminster, Richland School District One
- Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg County School District Four
- D.A.D.s Club (Dads Always Dedicated Club), Berkeley County School District
- Foothills AmeriCorps, Spartanburg School District One
- Eastminster Presbyterian Church CHAMPS – Eastminster, Richland School District One
Individuals
- Robert Ford, Dorchester School District Two
- James Frye, Charleston County School District
- Mrs. Jean Nelson, Berkeley County School District
- Robert Schulz, Richland School District Two
- LTC Justin F. Blum, Marlboro County School District
- David Downie, III, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
- Douglas Hursey, Anderson School District Four
- Mrs. Darlene Ledwell, Rock Hill School District Three
- Ms. Mary Joseph, Charleston County School District
- Ms. Mindy McCormick, Dorchester District Two
- Ms. Deanie Shonka, Richland Two
- Mrs. Patricia Kay Walters, Berkeley County School District
School Improvement Council
- The Children’s School at Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill School District Three
