Apr. 21, 2020 -- The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is committed to recognizing staff members who go above and beyond to “Create a Culture of Excellence” in our schools.
The district is once again honoring a Teacher of the Year and Helping Hand of the Year at each of its schools. These honorees were chosen by their school colleagues for demonstrating excellence in their efforts to educate and support our community’s students.
2019-2020 Teachers of the Year:
Boulevard Elementary - Dionne Whitaker, ELA/Math Support
Canterbury Elementary - Nadine Davis, Fourth Grade Teacher
Fairfax Elementary - Cindy Rocco, School Nurse
Gearity Elementary - Tamara Bishko, Instructional Coach
Noble Elementary - Debbie Barrancotto, First Grade Teacher
Oxford Elementary - Kim Hansen, Physical Education Teacher
Roxboro Elementary - Kim Bischof, First Grade Teacher
Monticello Middle - Genevieve McDougal, Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher
Roxboro Middle - Caitlin Gerber, Grade 6 ELA Teacher
Heights High School - Greg Nachman, Engineering Teacher
Delisle Options Center - Brad Hallam, Math Teacher
2019-2020 Helping Hands of the Year:
Boulevard Elementary - William Porter, Head Custodian
Canterbury Elementary - Jacqueline Young, Paraprofessional
Fairfax Elementary - Kevin Davis, Lunchroom Supervisor & Cleaner
Gearity Elementary - Anthony McNeal Jr, ALC Ancillary
Noble Elementary - Brittni Gibson, Preschool Aide
Oxford Elementary - Brandy Mays, Special Education Aide
Roxboro Elementary - Maryam Sy, Attendance Secretary
Monticello Middle - Theresa Sullivan, Special Education Paraprofessional
Roxboro Middle - Mironda Perry, Paraprofessional
Heights High School - Kelli Williams, Grades 11 & 12 Administrative Assistant
Delisle Options Center - Nate Lightfoot, Security Monitor
Board of Education - Alexis Ramsey, Educational Services Administrative Assistant
The honorees were selected by colleagues at their respective buildings. CH-UH staff will vote to determine the four finalists for District Teacher of the Year and the four finalists for District Helping Hand of the Year. These finalists will then move on to a panel interview.
Typically, the overall District Teacher of the Year, Helping Hand of the Year, and Administrator of the Year would be announced at the Staff Awards Banquet in May. Sadly, due to this year’s circumstances, the event has been canceled. The planning committee has decided that the celebration and recognitions will instead happen at the 2020 Staff Convocation Day in August. We anticipate that by that time, our Tiger Nation family will be able to safely gather and celebrate together. CH-UH will also honor retirees and hand out Tiger Nation Awards to staff who presented at state or national conferences this past school year.