Press Release

Appreciation Awards Press Release-2000

February 7, 2000

Teachers, Staff and Citizens Honored for Special Efforts

On March 7, 2000, the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) will host its first appreciation awards ceremony to honor members of the Sharon Public School system and other individuals who have made an exemplary difference in the lives of school children with special needs. This year parents have selected more thirty (30) recipients, representing special education, regular education, transportation, and other specialists.

"There are many teachers who not only make the required modifications to their classroom, but also go the extra mile and really make an extraordinary effort to accommodate multiple learning styles and ensure that students with special needs connect with their peers. These awards are one way for parents to show appreciation to the special education and regular ed staff who have given our kids a wonderful school experience," said Suzanne Peyton, current president of SSEPAC. This year the following individuals will be honored:

The Children's Center-Sharon Integrated Preschool

Linda Salon, Tina Brown, Aimee Smith-Munnelly, Christine Yodh, Heather Jordan, Eileen Odabashian, Jane MacNamara, Lori Carroll, Margy Jacobsen, Jane Polimer

Heights Elementary School

Terry Jones, Marcia Byrnes, Susan Silver, Gail Trykowski, Kim Griffith, Tim Vigorito

Cottage Street School

Francine Bourne, Elizabeth Kulick

East Elementary School

Varla Smith, Lisa Fireman, Ellen Gleason

Sharon Middle School

Karen Lawton, Amy Strasnick

Sharon High School

Cheryl Fisher, Raymond Cashman

Sharon Public Schools Transporation Department

Paula Castonguay, Sandy Tardiff

CHARMSS Collaborative Programs

Janice Chapman, Kay Dorman, Judy Kuehn, Rick Currier, Anne Goldrieck

Citizens

Sandra Raymond, Stoughton
Maria Rosa Marzoratti, Taunton

The SSEPAC Appreciation Awards ceremony will take place on March 7, 2000 from 7-9 PM in the Sharon Middle School Auditorium. The 25^th anniversary of the implementation of our state special education law, Chapter 766, will also be commemorated. The awards ceremony will be followed by an informal reception. Parents, students and community members are most welcome.

Suzanne Peyton

President

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The Mission of the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) is to work towards the understanding of, respect for, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in the community of Sharon, Massachusetts.

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