June 26, 2009—Duanesburg Central School District teachers and support staff were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Duanesburg students and the entire school community on Thursday, June 25, during an awards ceremony held in their honor.

The following individuals were recognized with certificates for the awards listed below:

• Denise Green, elementary school reading teacher
  District Vision—Awarded to a teacher who displays exemplary commitment to achieving the district vision and has engaged in practices at the school and district level to achieve those goals.
   

• Rebecca Meyer, middle/high school English teacher
  Jessie Westfall, first grade teacher
  School Culture—Awarded to a teacher who conducts herself with great professionalism, is encouraging to other teachers and makes active efforts to reach students and staff in a positive manner throughout the school.
   

• Linda Chiras, middle/high school science teacher
  Melissa Walsh, second grade teacher
  Classroom Instruction—Awarded to a teacher who consistently activates, engages and inspires student learning and solicits student participation in a broad interest of activities.
   

• Cora Forslund, first grade teacher
  Brian McGarry, sixth grade teacher
  Outstanding Parent Communication—Awarded to a teacher who creates a partnership between parents and the school to foster excellent communication to improve student performance.
   

• Bonnie Chiofalo, middle/high school aide
  Lois Teschka, elementary school special education aide
  Outstanding Support Staff—Awarded to a teacher aide who is continuously supportive of teachers and students by motivating others, engaging in positive interactions, and demonstrating excellent work ethic.

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