Shrewsbury Educators, Staff, Recognized With Prestigious Award for Commitment, Excellence

SHREWSBURY, MA — Several educators and support staff of the Shrewsbury school system were given the SEF John P. Collins award, presented by Superintendent Joe Sawyer, Shrewsbury Education Foundation Co-President Chris Juetten and SEF Board Member Beth Mercer.

This year's winners:

Professional Educators

• Elizabeth Camire, Special Education Teacher, Sherwood Middle School
• Carolyn Jepsen, Music & Drama Teacher, Beal Early Childhood Center & Oak Middle School
• Kathleen Scibelli, Science Teacher, Oak Middle School

Paraprofessionals

• Kevin O’Connor, Special Education Aide, Shrewsbury High School
• Janet Pope, Media Aide, Sherwood Middle School

Support Staff

• Judith Adair, Secretary, Spring Street School
• Ken Gordon, Bus Driver, AA Transportation (Bus #9)

Leadership

• Ann Jones, Principal, Oak Middle School

"The SEF selection committee had difficult choices due to the many excellent nominations submitted," wrote Sawyer in an announcement. "Thanks to all who submitted a nomination, and congratulations to this year’s awards recipients, who exemplify our district’s core values through their skillful work and commitment to students."

All will be honored at this year's SEF Awards & Recognition Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. This year's SEF grant award winners will also be honored, along with the SEF Community Service Award recipient, who this year is Daniel Morgado, Shrewsbury town manager. For tickets or more information, or to make a year-end charitable contribution to SEF, go here.