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New Story Schools Ohio, The Learning Spectrum, and Applied Behavioral Services joined together for the second annual Ohio Awards Dinner on Friday, June 7 in downtown Columbus. Speakers at this year’s ceremony included Dr. Jill Blanchard, Senior Vice President of Operations in Ohio and Jonathan Bicknell, CEO, New Story. A total of 34 winners were recognized this year:
New Story Schools Winners
Athens Teacher Support of the Year – Christa White
Athens Teacher of the Year – Sunshine Russell
Independence Teacher Support of the Year – Samuel Pierce
Independence Teacher of the Year – Samantha Caldwell
Lancaster Teacher Support of the Year – Staci Newsome
Lancaster Teacher of the Year – Stefan Howard
Sandusky Teacher Support of the Year – Isaiah Kubitz
Sandusky Teacher of the Year – Savanna Hitlan
Columbus Teacher Support of the Year – Leanna Barker
Columbus Teacher of the Year – Maile Shield
Outreach Teacher Support of the Year – Haddie DiBenedetto
Outreach Teacher of the Year – Harlee Tripp
Applied Behavioral Services Winners
Dayton Behavior Technician of the Year – Danielle Goodwin
Dayton Supervisor of the Year – Alyssa Polequin
West Chester Behavior Technician of the Year – Julia Huot
West Chester Supervisor of the Year – Amy Hess
Cincinnati Behavior Technician of the Year – Kerry Adams
Cincinnati Supervisor of the Year – Erin Taylor
The Learning Spectrum Winners
Canal Winchester Teacher Support of the Year – Dawit Malede
Canal Winchester Teacher of the Year – Rosalie Castros
Johnstown Teacher Support of the Year – Allie Kreager
Johnstown Teacher of the Year – Carmella Bojarzin
Central Teacher Support of the Year – Brittany Cain
Central Teacher of the Year – Rebecca Pugh
Inclusion Teacher Support of the Year – Erin McNamara
Inclusion Teacher of the Year – Tammy Laufer
Therapies Therapist of the Year – Casey Tenney
Therapies Supervisor of the Year – Rebecca Roslan
Values Award Winners
Integrity Award – Whitney Risner
Supportive Award – Katie Sooy
Supportive Award – Kandice Westfall
Collaborative Award – Brad Tarbutton
Inclusive Award – Mike Byers
Accountable Award – Amy Brown