Fort Wayne Community Schools will honor the 2024 FWCS Teachers of the Year, FWCS Employee of the Year and finalists during a reception on Monday, September 9, 2024.
News release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:
Staff celebrated at 2024 Teacher and Employee of the Year reception
Fort Wayne, Indiana (September 9, 2024) – Fort Wayne Community Schools will honor the 2024 FWCS Teachers of the Year, FWCS Employee of the Year and finalists during a reception at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Wendy Y. Robinson Family & Community Engagement Center, 230 E. Douglas Ave. The celebration is an opportunity to recognize these staff members who have made a lasting impact on their students and school. The winners and finalists include:
Elementary Teacher of the Year:
- Ricky Weber, Franke Park Elementary School, 4th Grade
Finalists:
- Caitlin Boyle, Northcrest Elementary School, Music
- Christina Osei, Waynedale Elementary School, English Language Learners
- Erin Patton-McFarren, Whitney Young STEAM Early Childhood, Art
- Tabitha Sprunger, St. Joseph Central Elementary School, Art
- Nora Witmer, Study Elementary School, 3rd Grade
Secondary Teacher of the Year:
- Karyn Brumbaugh, Northrop High School, Interior Design
Top 25 Finalist – Indiana Teacher of the Year
Finalists:
- Ann Applegate, FWCS Career Academy, Culinary Arts
- Whitney Byers, Lane Middle School, 6th Grade Science and Social Studies
- Eileen Doherty, Towles New Tech Middle School, 6th Grade Science
- Jordyn Painter, North Side High School, Special Education/Applied Skills
- Amy Ross, South Side High School, Dance
Employee of the Year:
- Kela Guy, Study Elementary School, Licensed Therapist
Finalists:
- Amanda Berry, Haley Elementary School, School Improvement Liaison
- Ashley Beverforden, Washington Elementary School, Case Manager
- Tonya Bulau, Price Elementary School, Special Education Assistant
- Carman Harvey, South Side High School, Student Services Secretary
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