During Tuckaway's Professional Development Day on February 20, our 2012 Awesome Staff Awards were announced. We received many nominations with thoughtful comments and accolades from our Tuckaway families. Thank you to all that made a nomination, it shows us just how special our Tuckaway staff is.

The winners, and honorable mentions, for the 2012 ASA's are...

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The Mary Jones ASA (for making Tuckaway feel like a second home for the children)

Winner: Gail Counts, Tuckaway-Barony

"...it takes a lot of stress out of my day knowing that [our son] looks forward to going to school each day to see Ms. Gayle and his friends. ..."

Honorable Mention: Tanya Muller, Tuckaway-West

The Betty Voltz ASA (for outstanding customer service)

Winner: Leah Jones, Tuckaway-Harbor

"My children love her and so do I. She is great at communicating things to me about my children and she does it very professionally."

Honorable Mention: Eric Pryor, Ellwood House

The Alberta Taylor ASA (for love and affection)

Winner: Sarah Grove, Ellwood House

"While my son is not longer in Ms. Sarah's clas, she still always gives him smiles and hugs every morning. She is a wonderful teacher..."

Honorable Mention: Alisha Saunders, Ellwood House

The Audrey Wells ASA (for dedication to the job, the children, and their parents)

Winner: Shannon Gibson, Tuckaway Harbor

"She is a great example of how a teacher should teach, empower and guide our children. Her passion for her profession and genuine desire to help each child learn in a way that is best for them is wonderful."

Honorable Mention: Emily Gordon, Tuckaway-Innsbrook

The Joan Durvin ASA (for on the job flexibility)

Winner: Troy Bishop, Tuckaway-West

"Troy always seems comfortable with the children no matter which classroom he is in..."

Honorable Mention: Jason Schools, Tuckaway-Harbor