Support
Susan Rapp, School Department Central Office
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Paraprofessional
Deborah Durnin, Shrewsbury High School
Evan Earls, Shrewsbury High School
Heather Sena, Little Colonials Preschool at Shrewsbury High School

Professional
Jennifer Flemming, Coolidge School
Amy Johnson, Oak Middle School
Kelly Lawlor, Shrewsbury High School

Professional
Sarah Matthews, Sherwood Middle School

Leadership
Patricia Waterhouse, Director of Special Education, Sherwood & Oak Middle Schools

Unsung Hero
Anne Gray, Parent Volunteer/Substitute Teacher, Paton School

Nominations were closed on November 20, 2019.

The John P. Collins Awards For Excellence honor the exemplary efforts of those whose work brings to life the mission of the Shrewsbury Public Schools: to provide students with the skills and knowledge for the 21st century, an appreciation of our democratic tradition and the desire to continue to learn throughout life. The awards are named for former Superintendent of the Shrewsbury Public Schools John P. Collins, who served in town from 1978 to 1994 and continues to exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and a dedication to lifelong learning in our community.
Multiple awards will be given in the following categories:

• Professional Educator (classroom teachers, special education teachers, subject specialist teachers, nurses, counselors, psychologists, therapists, instructional coaches, etc.)
• Paraprofessional (classroom aides, special education aides, child-specific aides, ABA technicians, media aides, tutors, etc.)
• Support Staff (secretaries, technology support, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, Extended School Care providers)
• Leadership (principals, assistant principals, department directors, curriculum coordinators, district administrators or any staff member who has demonstrated excellent leadership)
• Unsung Hero (volunteers, PTO, boosters, supporters, fans, helpers)

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Who can be nominated?
Anyone who currently works or volunteers in the Shrewsbury Public Schools can be nominated. This includes any staff member or volunteer who you or your child either works with now or has worked with in the past.

Who can submit a nomination?
Just about everyone who’s been touched by the Shrewsbury Public Schools at any level to any degree, such as: Students, teachers, staff, parents, administrators and community members… any and all can nominate someone. All nominees receive a copy of the nomination letter and an appreciation note from SEF.

How will honorees be selected?
A committee of SEF volunteers, Shrewsbury Public Schools staff and community members will review nominations and select the honorees. They will consider how each nominee personifies the Shrewsbury Public Schools’ mission and core values; how the nominee has positively impacted students, the curriculum, fellow staff members, team building, or the school or district-wide community.

When will awards be presented?
Winners will be notified by the end of December. Awards will be publicly presented, along with those for our grant recipients and the Community Service Award, at the SEF Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club.

How can I nominate someone?
Nominations were closed on November 20, 2019.

Thank you!

For the Impact awards, [ see here ].

Leadership
Shelley Hoey -- Floral Street School

Professional
Maggie Korab -- Shrewsbury High School
Mario Gonzales -- Shrewsbury High School
Kathleen Floyd -- Shrewsbury High School
Meghan de Leon -- Sherwood Middle School

Paraprofessional
Lisa Easson -- Sherwood Middle School
Jodi Couture -- Sherwood Middle School

Support
Brianna Snow -- AAA Transportation
Tracey Snow -- AAA Transportation

Unsung Hero
Wolf Goethert -- Spring Street School

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The SEF Impact Awards acknowledge leadership, execution, and hard work in guiding a major project to become a reality.

We recognize the Town’s educational and municipal leaders for their hard work and for the talent that is a stewards a project and invests large amounts of time and resources in taking that project to completion.

The winners of the 2018–2019 Impact Awards are
Meg Belsito,
Amy Clouter, and
Chris Girardi

Leadership
Patrick Collins -- Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Shrewsbury Public Schools

Professional
Sarah Monica -- Pre-K Teacher, Little Colonials Preschool
Kenneth Avery -- Grade 2 Teacher, Floral Street School
Liz McGandy -- ELL Teacher, Sherwood Middle School

Paraprofessional
Cindy Reid -- ABA Technician, Parker Road Preschool
Lisa Pashou -- ABA Technician and Student Voice Crew Leader, Sherwood Middle School

​Support
Travis Perron -- Custodian, Oak Middle School

Unsung Hero
James Roche -- Volunteer, Sherwood Middle School