Elementary principal establishes Person of Character Award
PTSO President Tina Gamache recognized for volunteerism
May 10, 2010—If you look around Duanesburg Elementary School, you can easily
find something that PTSO President Tina Gamache has given to the school.
"From beautiful decals in the lobby to the warm jackets that bus monitors wear,
this school is a better place because of Mrs. Gamache," said Duanesburg
Elementary School Principal Erica Ryan during a school-wide assembly. Read the
entire speech (PDF).
Gamache volunteers countless hours to planning, preparing and organizing events
and fundraisers to improve the educational and social experience for students,
such as Screen Free Week, KidzArt and Internet Safety programs.
To that end, Ryan presented Gamache with the first-ever Person of Character
Award. Ryan created the award to help demonstrate to students the importance of
being a good person.
"When this school needs something, she will make it happen through hard work and
determination," said Ryan. "We are all very lucky to have her support, guidance
and generosity."
Each year the school community will vote to honor one individual—either a
teacher, student, parent or community member with thes prestigious award.
There are many different ways to volunteer your time and talent to Duanesburg
schools.
Read the elementary school's volunteer guidelines (PDF).