The Lawrence Schools Foundation is looking for nominations for a big annual award given to teachers, staff members and paraeducators who go above and beyond.
The Dedication to Education Award is an annual honor that comes with a $5,000 check for a Lawrence school district educator who goes the extra mile to help kids who need it most, according to the foundation.
A group of community members inspired by their fathers’ examples created the award in 2007. They’re the sons and daughters of another group of anonymous donors — all named Bob — for whom a separate teaching award given each spring was named.
The nomination form states nominees may be submitted by anyone, including students, staff, peers, alumni and community members; however, teachers may not nominate themselves.
Nominations are due Nov. 30, according to the foundation. See the nomination form and requirements at this link.
Dedication to Education Award recipients:
2007 – Jim Immel (Early Childhood Center)
2008 – Mary Ann Henry (South Junior High School)
2009 – Mary Chamberlin (Pinckney Elementary School)
2010 – Charlotte Lauts (Lawrence High School)
2011 – Lori Sinclair (Woodlawn Elementary School)
2012 – Ron Swall (Lawrence Free State High School)
2013 – Morgan Randle (Southwest Middle School)
2014 – Heather Lee (Lawrence High School)
2015 – Cara McNorton (Kennedy Elementary School)
2016 – Kim Fuller (South Middle School)
2017 – Leah Henry (Juvenile Detention Center)
2018 – Mike Harris (Sunflower Elementary School)
2019 – Jessica Rohrberg (District Wide Physical Therapist)
2020 – Baileigh Faler (Broken Arrow Elementary)
2021 – Erin McDaneld-Campbell (Free State High School)
2022 – Brandon Daley (Woodlawn Elementary)
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