Month: May 2018


East Central College NEA Honors Inspiring Local Teachers


May 3, 2018 | Campus News Inspiring Excellence

Educators have a profound effect on students in many capacities. The East Central College chapter of the National Education Association (NEA) is honoring those educators with the Inspirers of Excellence Award.

“This award is about teachers who are making an impact on a student’s life,” said ECC-NEA President Sue Henderson. “We want to celebrate their positive influence and dedication.”

Students were asked to nominate former teachers in March. This year, more than 30 recipients were selected!

2018 “Inspirers of Excellence” Award Winners:

  • First Sergeant Connell Anthony, Kershaw City School District
  • Justin Bellows, Pacific High School
  • Melissa Bestgen, Union High School
  • Shonda Boyer (retired), Sullivan High School
  • Christian Buenniger, Washington Middle School
  • Sherry Byram, Owensville High School
  • Jane Curtman-Schroeder, Union High School
  • Rachel Dake, Pacific High School
  • Patrick Dell, Hermann High School
  • Donald Dement, St. Clair High School
  • Brian Elder (retired), The Fulton School at St. Albans
  • Jessica Fitzgerald, Washington High School
  • Lauren Grover, Hermann High School
  • Todd Jones, Bourbon High School
  • Kristen Kloeppel, Dixon High School
  • Carolyn Kluesner, Four Rivers Career Center
  • Ashley Korn, Kingston High School
  • Christina Manolis, Washington High School
  • Ben Martin, St. Clair High School
  • Anna Maschmeyer, Sullivan High School
  • Kelsey McCroskey, New Haven High School
  • Danika Novak, Union High School
  • Ryan Novak, Dixon High School (formerly)
  • Jamie Opfer, Washington High School
  • Leslie Quint, Four Rivers Career Center
  • Jennifer Schwentker, Union High School
  • Kathy Smith, Sullivan High School
  • Ed Stahl , Washington High School
  • Anna Trautman, St. Clair High School
  • Kelly Wood, Washington High School

 

On May 2, teachers were invited to a ceremony at East Central College where they received a certificate acknowledging the achievement. The award corresponded with National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Appreciation Day.


#InspiringExcellence – Student Wins State Leadership Award


May 3, 2018 | Campus News Inspiring Excellence

The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Student Leadership Award is presented annually to an exceptional student leader from each community college campus.

East Central College is proud to announce Michail Ratcliff is the 2018 recipient!

“Michail uses charismatic leadership to mobilize students,” said Campus Life and Leadership Coordinator Courtney Henrichsen. “Michail is charming, humorous and personable – which has aided his recruitment efforts.”

The Washington native has been actively involved with the Student Government Association (SGA) during his time at East Central College.

“During his time as Public Relations Officer, Michail successfully expanded SGA’s social media presence and created successful marketing materials to promote SGA, the SGA food pantry and clothing closet and helped other clubs create their own advertisements.”

He went on to serve as president for the organization – focusing on improving SGA bylaws, senator recruitment and advocating for new clubs.

“Michail has worked diligently to reach out to other student organizations and provide any support that SGA can,” said Henrichsen. “He has led with the intention of building the confidence of SGA and other ECC student organizations and has been remarkably successful in his efforts.”