Thanks to the Rotary Club of Asheville for recognizing our outstanding educators! For its inaugural Teachers of Excellence celebration, the Rotary Club accepted nominations and selected five educators (one from Asheville City Schools and four from Buncombe County Schools).
Congratulations to:
Susanna Cerrato – Ira B. Jones Elementary;
Robin Floyd – Avery’s Creek Elementary;
Heather Gast – Weaverville Primary School;
Aimee Gaston – Hominy Valley Elementary; and
Jennifer Gortney – Fairview Elementary.
According to the Rotary Club of Asheville: “The goal of this program is to foster and encourage excellence in teaching and reward dedication to education in the Asheville City and Buncombe County School Districts. The Rotary Club of Asheville demonstrates that the community cares deeply about the quality of public schools by acknowledging exceptional teachers who deserve recognition. Our children and their futures are shaped and educated by the innovative, hard-working, and caring teachers who have dedicated their lives to bringing enthusiasm and expertise into the classroom daily.”
The winners were honored at a luncheon at Trinity Episcopal Church Thursday afternoon. Staff from BCS and ACS attended alongside Rotary Club Members.
“We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Asheville for their commitment to supporting and recognizing our outstanding educators,” said Jennifer Reed, BCS Assistant Superintendent. “Our teachers are highly-trained, caring, compassionate, and committed to student success. It was a wonderful experience to see that important work uplifted by the Rotary Club of Asheville.”
The five teachers also received a cash award of $2,000. Congratulations!