Yukon Public Schools Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
November 8th, 2018 – Yukon, OK – Central Elementary School counselor Cindy Pierce has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Pierce was nominated by her principal, Laurie Gallagher, for being a role model in her district. She continually looks for ways to make a positive impact on students and staff. Pierce continually models the expectations that are set for students and communicates with the staff to be sure they're meeting all students' needs.
Pierce conducts whole group, small group and individual counseling, and she also serves as a check point for students in the morning to get their day started off right. She focuses on providing resources for students in need, coordinating and distributing the food backpack program and searching for other resources the school can offer families.
"Cindy has a great heart and a gift for recognizing strengths in people of all ages. Cindy is dependable and takes on tasks when she sees that there is a need in our school," said Gallagher. "She listens and gives great feedback while bringing our staff together. I am so thankful for all that Cindy does for me and for our students and staff. She is a LifeChanger."
About LifeChanger of the Year
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Seventeen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2018-2019 school year.
· (1) Grand Prize Winner – will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school/district.
· (4) Grand Prize Finalists – will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.
· (10) LifeChanger Award Winners – will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district.
· (1) Spirit Award Winner – This award is given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.
· (1) Spotlight Award Winner – This award is given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year. For 2018-19, the Spotlight Award will be given to a nominee who works in a counseling role (e.g, guidance counselor, social worker). The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.
Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The grand prize finalists will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in April 2019 in Hawaii, where the Grand Prize Winner will be revealed.
Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be K-12 teachers or school district employees. To be considered for an award, nominees must
· Make a positive impact in the lives of students
· Enhance their school or district’s atmosphere, culture and pride
· Demonstrate exemplary leadership at the school and/or district level
· Possess a proven record of professional excellence
· Show commitment to building a nurturing environment that supports learning
· Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards
A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found at http://lifechangeroftheyear.com/showspirit/.
To view Ms. Pierce’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone from your school community, visit www.LifeChangeroftheYear.com.