TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE
The Ohio ProStart Teacher of Excellence Award is awarded to an outstanding Ohio ProStart educator who has made a significant contribution to their students, school and their community. The winner will be recognized at the Celebration of the Stars Luncheon being held in April 2023. The winner is Ohio ProStart’s candidate for consideration at the National Educator of Excellence Awards held at an NRAEF event this summer.
A candidate may be self-nominated, nominated by a student, or by a member of their administration. Candidates must have students that have participated in all aspects of the Ohio ProStart program, (curriculum, competitions, employment, testing, applying for scholarships and obtaining the industry credential COA.) Previous winners are eligible to apply.
Award Recipients:
> 2022: Stephanie Kunkel - Jackson High School
> 2021: Gregg Needles - Tolles Career & Technical Center
> 2020: Debra Bates - Lancaster High School
> 2019: Seth Weibel - Pioneer Career Center
> 2018: Chris Olszewski - Polaris Career Center
> 2017: Valerie Zeno - Sentinel Career & Technology Center
> 2016: Dennis Finley - R.G. Drage Career & Technical Center
> 2015: Barbara Hummer - Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
> 2014: Debra Bates - Lancaster High School
> 2013: David Eichorn - Eastland Career Center
> 2012: Carrie Hamilton - Apollo Career Center
> 2011: Kathy Zay - Tolles Career Center
> 2010: Tim Michitsch - Lorain County JVS
> 2009: Chris Olszewski - Polaris Career Center
> 2008: Pamela Mock - Madison Comprehensive HS
> 2007: Marty Nagele - Westshore Career Technical Education
> 2006: Carey Whitacre - Springfield-Clark Career Center
> 2005: Michael Edwards - EHOVE
> 2004: Maurina Driscoll - Lorain County JVS
> 2003: Sheila Hamm - Tri-Rivers Career Center
> 2002: Pegeen Cleary - Southeast Career Center
