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CCASB 2010 Awards

The Copper Country Association of School Boards holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize students, employees and community members from area schools who have made a significant meritorious impact on the educational system.  All nominations must meet a specific set of criteria.  (Click here to view criteria PDF Format.)  Awards are also presented at the ceremony to local school boards and individual school board members who have reached milestones in the Michigan Association of School Boards' Board Member Awards Program.

 

The following individuals from the CCISD were presented with awards for the 2009-10 school year at a dinner ceremony on April 28, 2010, at the Michigan Technological University Memorial Union Ballroom.  Information is also provided concerning this year’s area-wide Copper Country Leadership Award recipient. 

 

Student Leadership Award: Anica Gillis and Annemarie Gerard

 

Anica Gillis and Annemarie Gerard are graduating Houghton High School seniors who were outstanding in the classroom and out, excelling academically and athletically.  Both are dedicated CCISD Health Careers students who have been members of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) for two years and represented the Copper Country HOSA at the State level. They volunteer in their Chassell community, visiting shut-ins throughout the year. 

 

What truly distinguishes them is their compassionate leadership. When they heard that their high school teacher’s son, was critically ill, they were moved to action and initiated a “LIVE STRONG” bracelet fundraiser. Because of their decision to act, students, faculty and the community were able to embrace and support the family in need.  They really made a difference.

 

Pictured from left to right:  Annemarie Gerard, Anica Gillis and CCISD Board Secretary, Nels Christopherson.  

 

Outstanding Education Employee Award:  Scott Sherrill

Scott Sherrill has been an integral part of REMC1 and was one of the initial collaborators behind the creation of SupportNet. His eyes are constantly on the horizon looking for new ways to better support the districts and REMC1 as a whole.  He helps REMC1 continue to be a leader and shining example of collaborative and centralized services statewide.

Scott goes above and beyond, taking on whatever responsibilities are needed, assisting in every role at REMC.  He regularly helps implement new projects and roll out new services, while continuing to perform his ever increasing list of tasks with great attention to detail and quality customer service.


Pictured from left to right:  Scott Sherrill and CCISD Board Trustee, Gale Eilola.     

 

School Service Award:  Tom Stimac

 

Tom Stimac - As the Maintenance and Driver Coordinator for the Copper Country ISD, Tom consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty; no task is ever considered impossible, and he never passes the buck. During his 13 years of service with the Copper Country ISD, Tom has become a valued team member who can be counted on to get any job done.   His sense of humor and resourcefulness contribute to a positive school climate for students and staff in the Copper Country ISD on a daily basis. 

 

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Copper Country Leadership Award:  Shawn Oppliger and Joan Chadde

 

The 2010 Copper Country Education Leadership Award was presented to Shawn Oppliger, Director of the Western U.P. Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education, and Joan Chadde, Program Coordinator at the Center’s MTU office, for their tremendous area-wide general support for education. 

 


Pictured from left to right:  Joan Chadde, CCASB President and Houghton-Portage Township School District Board Secretary Brad  Baltensperger, and Shawn Oppliger.