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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.
(Photo not available.)
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. |
