Congratulations to Vicki Hume for receiving this year's Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award!

The $10,000 grants are given annually to outstanding southwest Iowa public school teachers and are funded by the Charles E. Lakin Foundation.

Hume is a fifth grade teacher at Essex Community School. Colleagues want to thank her for her commitment and dedication in the classroom. Students say her upbeat and charismatic personality makes learning enjoyable.

Congratulations!

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We'd like to congratulate Laurie Thies for receiving the J. Frank Vance Distinguished Leadership Award!

Each year, the award recognizes individuals who have been career-long leaders in the administration of special education programs. It is given out by the Iowa Council of Administrators of Special Education (I-CASE).

For more than 20 years, Thies has served as the Director of Special Populations for the Lewis Central Community Schools. Her colleagues say her support and guidance in challenging situations is beyond comparison.

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LAST CHANCE to make a nomination for the Be The One Award!
Tell us about the ONE adult in your life that has made all the difference through their positive relationship.
Nominations due May 20th

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Go Green with Green Hills!
Show your support for mental health awareness by wearing green on May 20. Share a photo with #MakeItOK #GreenHillsAEA to raise awareness! ... See MoreSee Less