May 26, 2022 -- For the past 43 years, the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio and State Support Team – Region 3 recognize students with special needs, peers and educators with the annual Excellence in Education Awards. Two students and one educator from CH-UH have been selected as recipients of these awards. A video tribute has been created to celebrate and honor these incredible individuals, along with the great things that are happening in special education in Northeast Ohio.
Click here to watch the video tribute.
Teddy Griffith - Gearity Early Childhood Center
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Outstanding Student Achievement Award acknowledges achievements of school-age children and youth with special needs in Northeast Ohio.
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Cambria Headman - Gearity Early Childhood Center
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Outstanding Peer Achievement Award recognizes students without disabilities who have established positive relationships and who have assisted other students with disabilities, serving as exemplary role models.
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Patricia Smith - Monticello Middle School
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Outstanding Educator Achievement Award honors educators who are the exemplars in designing instructional strategies and programs.
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