Annual Report - PHM Education Foundation

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2011 Superintendent’s Luncheon New initiatives for the 2011-2012 school year included: n Full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools n Achievement Academies for juniors and seniors at Penn High School n A class in Chinese introduced at Penn High School n P-H-M Planetarium upgraded to Digital Video Theater n Extensive remodeling of chemistry and biology labs/classrooms at Penn High School More than 170 business leaders, educators, P-H-M parents, and other community members attended the luncheon that included special recognitions. P-H-M and community volunteer Bob Kania was honored as the Cornerstone recipient, and Debbie DeLaurelle was recognized as the 2011 P-H-M Teacher of the Year. In addition, PHMEF grants recipients were recognized for their innovative programs or projects to enhance educational opportunities for students. Several teachers and staff members displayed materials from their projects at the luncheon. Attendees were able to view first-hand how PHMEF grants impact P-H-M students. P-H-M Education Foundation grant recipients are recognized at the 2011 Superintendent’s Luncheon. P-H-M School Corporation’s successes highlighted in Dr. Thacker’s address 2011 Indiana Teacher of the Year Stacy McCormick #1 Elementary School in Indiana Northpoint Elementary School National Blue Ribbon School Northpoint Elementary School Exemplary AP School Penn High School Top 10 Finalist in State Competition Penn Marching Band Top 10 Finalist in State Contest Penn Orchestra State Champion — Penn Spell Bowl State Champion — Penn Social Studies State Champion — Penn Volleyball $4.6 million in scholarships — Class of ‘11 www.phmef.org P-H-M Education Foundation 8
Recognizing Special People Jeff Johnson (left), immediate past president, and Bob Kania, Cornerstone recipient. Cornerstone Award 2011 The Cornerstone Award, established in 2007, recognizes individuals or corporations that have made a substantial contribution of time and resources to advance the Foundation’s mission to support excellence in education in P-H-M Schools. Robert “Bob” Kania recently completed two consecutive three-year terms on the PHMEF Board, including board president in 2006-07. Bob’s leadership of PHMEF is reflected by his roles on the executive committee as well as the grants, nominating Teacher-of-the-Year 2012 The P-H-M Education Foundation congratulates Lavon Dean-Null as the 2012 P-H-M Teacher of the Year. Lavon began her teaching career at Discovery Middle School in 2003 and has been teaching seventh-grade social studies since 2006. She has taught English in Korea and traveled to China with Discovery Middle School students and Lavon Dean-Null (left), Teacher of the Year parents. In summer 2011, Lavon went to Mongo- 2012, and Mari Linn Wise, executive director. lia and in summer 2012, she traveled with students 9 P-H-M Education Foundation www.phmef.org and Silver Mile committees. Even before Bob’s involvement with PHMEF, he was an active supporter of P-H-M students. From 1982 to 1992, he was president of the Music Boosters and instrumental in establishing the Choir Boosters. Bob’s involvement in the community is extensive, including being a member of Queen of Peace Church and serving as president of the parish council for ten years. He is a member of the St. Joseph Valley Officials Association and was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Bob is currently serving as the auxiliary timer for the University of Notre Dame Athletic Department. and parents to France, Germany and Switzerland. In addition to social studies, Lavon has taught language arts, wellness, music and art at Discovery. She has a B.A. in elementary education from Bethel College and middle school endorsements in language arts and social studies. Lavon truly represents excellence in education. The P-H-M Education Foundation honored Lavon with a $1,000 grant to use for her classroom, an engraved clock and an engraved brick that will be placed at Door D at Penn High School.
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