The 2017 “Hamilton Celebrates Education” Educators of Excellence are:
- Rachel Ahonen, Intervention Specialist/Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary
- Sharon Berger, Fifth Grade Math/Science Teacher, Linden Elementary
- Kristie Bunger, Speech and Language Pathologist, Brookwood Elementary
- Mindee Callahan, Student and Family Support Specialist, Ridgeway Elementary
- Elizabeth Carlson, Science Teacher, Hamilton High School
- Sue Ernst, Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher, Crawford Woods Elementary
- Laura Francisco, First Grade Teacher, Immanuel Lutheran School
- Stephanie Geiger, Eighth Grade Math Teacher, Wilson Middle School
- Heather Hart, Kindergarten Teacher, St. Peter in Chains
- Emily Howard, Art Teacher, Highland Elementary
- Susan Lindsey, Kindergarten Teacher, St. Ann Catholic School
- Joseph Muhlberg, Eighth Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Garfield Middle School
- Allison Perkins, Kindergarten to First Grade Transition Teacher, Riverview Elementary
- Rhonda Shepherd, Intervention Teacher, St. Joseph Consolidated School
- Robin Szary, English Language Arts Teacher/Intermediate Literacy Coach, Fairwood Elementary
- Sara Thompson, English Teacher, Stephen T. Badin High School
- Karlen Topping, Library Media Specialist, Hamilton Freshman School
Harry T. Wilks, a local attorney and benefactor, passed away in March 2014 at the age of 89. A 1943 graduate of Hamilton High School, Wilks was a longtime donor and supporter of charitable causes in the community. Having a lifelong belief in the importance of education, Wilks established a fund at the Foundation to provide program grants and honor dedicated educators. A tireless supporter of the arts, Wilks brought international recognition to the community by establishing Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park.
The Hamilton Community Foundation is a public charity committed to improving the quality of life for the Greater Hamilton community and its residents. Founded in 1951 with one $5,000 fund, the Foundation now manages more than 700 charitable funds.
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