Sharon Education Foundation Lee Flaxer Award Applications Open

The Sharon Education Foundation (SEF) today announced that nominations for the 2016 Lee Flaxer Award are open through Monday, June 6, 2016. This award is given to a teacher or individual who has made a significant impact on the lives of children through dedication and personal involvement and is open to qualified individuals who play an important role in education either within the Sharon schools or within the town generally.

Previous winners demonstrated the spirit of Lee Flaxer, who served as principal of Heights Elementary School for many years. She was an outstanding leader who believed that compassion and caring were essential to a positive learning atmosphere.

Past recipients included Roland James, John Brande, Meg Verret, Lisa Fireman, Joan Wernick, Bill Fish, Timothy Vigorito, Michael Hocking, Al and Judy Lipsky and Jane Levine.

The winner will be announced before the end of the school year and a celebration reception will be held in early fall.

Nomination forms and additional information are available on the SEF website at www.sharoneducationfoundation.org

Photo - Last year's Lee Flaxer award recipient Jane Levine. From left to right: Superintendent Timothy Farmer, Tara Goodwin Frier, SEF Co-President, Jane Levine, East Elementary Principal Liz Murphy, former East Elementary Principal Judy Freedberg, David Shore, SEF Co-President