Meet Lakewood's Educator Of The Year

LAKEWOOD, OH — An Intervention Specialist at Lakewood City Schools has been named both the district's Educator of the Year and the Ohio PTA's District 11 Educator of the Year. Sarah Csongei was recognized for her work during an awards ceremony on May 2.

Csongei works in the MILES special education classroom at Lakewood High. “I am so honored to be recognized for the work that I do with such a unique population of students,” said Csongei. “I would not be able to do my job without the amazing support of my fellow MILES teachers, Rachel Bonsky, Jess David, and Cory Streets, or the tireless help of all of the paraprofessionals in the MILES unit.”

The nomination form for Csongei said she “creates a positive and engaging learning environment for all her students….is a strong advocate for her students -and an inspiration within LHS and LHS PTA.”

The Lakewood Council of PTAs also honored educators in each district school building. Here are the other teachers who were honored: Sonja Kreps, Harding Middle School; Colleen Moran, Garfield Middle School; Molly Dyke, Lincoln Elementary School; Julie Said, Roosevelt Elementary School and Sean McGuan, Grant Elementary School.

During the awards ceremony, the Council also bid adieu to departing Superintendent Jeff Patterson and handed out four scholarships to Lakewood seniors. Earning $1,000 scholarships this year were Joseph Burtzlaff, Calvin Dolatowski, Veronica Lee and Eva Wynn.

Photo from Rick Uldricks, Patch