VCSEA Awards 2017 Gail Lynk and Golden Apple Nomination Forms The 2017 Gail Lynk nomination form can be printed here. The 2017 Golden Apple nomination for can be printed here. Please print the forms necessary, fill them out, and return them along with supporting documentation to junruh@vcsea.net Gail Lynk Administrator of the Year Award Each year VCSEA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of a Vermont Special Education Administrator through the presentation of the Gail Lynk Award Administrator of the Year Award. Gail Lynk was a Special Education Administrator for many wears in Addison Northwest Supervisory Union. She had a tremendous, long lasting, positive impact on the students, families and professionals she worked with before her death. This award recognizes exemplary effort and achievement of behalf of Vermont children with special needs, and is presented by VCSEA to a Special Education Administrator who demonstrates the pursuit of excellence in the field of Special Education. The 2017 Gail Lynk Administrator of the Year Award was presented to Erin Maguire from Chittenden Central Supervisory Union. In the picture you can see Erin (left) with Chittenden Central Supervisory Union's Superintendent, Judith DeNova. Congratulations, Erin!  The Golden Apple Award The Golden Apple Award is presented each spring to one individual and one team who, through professionalism and advocacy for students with disabilities meets the following criteria:
The 2017 Individual Award Winner is Bruce Whitman from Leland and Grey High School. Congratulations, Bruce!  Bruce is featured center holding his award. The 2017 Team Award Winners are Jessica Houck, Becky Smith-McKee, Beth Mitchell, Abby Bennett, Sandi Reardon, and Amanda Anderson from Proctor Elementary School. Congratulations, Proctor Elementary School Team! In the picture below you can see Sandi Reardon, Abby Bennett, Beth Mitchell, Becky McKee, Jess Houck, and Jo-Anne Unruh.  Gail Lynk Administrator of the Year Award Previous Winners 2016: Marisa Duncan-Holley, Windham Southeast SU 2015: Meagan Roy, Chittenden South SU 2014: Beth Hemingway, Grand Isle SU 2013: Judith Eklund, Caledonia Central SU 2012: Eloise McGarry, Rutland City SD 2011: Joanne LeBlanc, Orleans Southwest SU 2010: Kristin Benway, Addison-Rutland SU 2009: Pamela Reed, Rutland High School 2008: Karen Woolsey, Windsor Northwest SU 2007: Nancy Thomas, Washington Central SU 2006: Steve Kinney, Orange Southwest SU 2005: Susan Cano, Lamoille North SU 2004: Jeanne Collins, Burlington SD 2003: Carlene Bellamy, Washington Northeast SU 2002: Kathleen Buck, Southwest VT SU 2001: Linda Chaim, Franklin Northwest SU 2000: Adrienne Fischer, Franklin West SU 1999: Diane Treadway, Addison Northeast SU 1998: Jo-Anne Unruh, Hartford SD 1997: Linda Redmond, Barre Town 1996: Joyce Duback, Springfield SD 1995: Michelle LaRouche, Rutland Northeast SU 1994: Vicki Hornus, Burlington SD 1993: Terry Hurlbert, Essex North SU 1992: Janice Keffer, Milton SD 1991: Daniel Kucij, Franklin Central SU
1990: Barbara Rocray, Windham Southeast SU Golden Apple Award Previous Winners
Individual Winners 2016: Heidi Mosher, Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union 2015: Jessica Kuzmich, Manchester Elementary School 2014: Linell Vilaseca, Champlain Valley Union High Shool Team Winners 2016: The Westford Middle School Team Dave Goss, Lee Lichtenstein, Sally Conant, Chris CichoskiKelly, Kristy Pigeon, Sheila Thurston, and Amy Gates 2015: The North Country Academy Team Andrew Bouchard, Anita Mayhew, Cheryl Bugbee, Colleen Fagan, Chris Murphy, Jessica Puckett, Meg Norman, Pam Wade, Ryan Anderson, Rachel Maxwell, Robyn Midi, Richard Szymanski, & Rob Wing 2014: The Riverside Middle School Team Darlene Petke, Val Gasco, Jeff Vandivere, Franco Chiapperini, Tom Green, Mary Ellen Schofield & Meredith Jez 2013: The Cambridge Elementary School Dianne Carlino-Desroches, Michelle Piche, Paulette Desell-Lund The Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators |