Chardon Schools
May 12, 2016 by Staff Report

The Chardon Board of Education, together with the Chardon Education Association (CEA), hosted the district's annual recognition dinner on May 2 at Legend…

CLSD Recognition Dinner

The Chardon Board of Education, together with the Chardon Education Association (CEA), hosted the district’s annual recognition dinner on May 2 at Legend Lake Golf Club. It was a special evening of fellowship and inspiration as the district honored outstanding volunteer/school supporters and recognized teachers and administrators who are celebrating milestone years in their careers.

There were no retiring educators to recognize this year, but Hambden teacher Coleen Williams, who is celebrating 35 years of teaching, received a well-earned standing ovation. Receiving the Superintendent Award for outstanding service to the district were long-time school supporters Emily and Jim Pastor. The Chardon Education Association’s Friend of Education Award went to the Chardon Rotary Club. Accepting the award on behalf of Chardon Rotary were Rotary President Vicki Dailey and president-elect Ron Croucher. Other educators who were recognized for reaching milestones in their careers included:

Five Years: Amanda Bondi, Michaelene Gillette, Tara Kaiser, Brandon Lichtinger, Shannon Monsman, Donna Picone, Jeremy Rothstein, Katie Smith and Alegra Waseleski.

Ten Years: Wendy Bartolovich, Michelle Burress, Mitch Hewitt, MaryElizabeth Peppers, Katie Tyson and Meghan Wozniak.

Fifteen Years: Eric Bartley, Tracey Best, Maggie Cook, Maria Lysiak, Holly Mihalek, Eveline Petroff, Dominic Salatino, Deborah Steytler and Sharon Zdesar.

Twenty Years: Tracey Britt, Jacqueline Brown, Christine Ceraolo, Cher Culliton, Steven Kofol, Julie Kolcum, Jennifer Kreuz, Angela Moore and Sierra Polsinelli.

Twenty-Five Years: Kim Butala, Joseph Ricci, Rita Richardson, Tamara Segulin and Suzanne Stewart.

Chardon Kick-It!

Chardon’s AC4P team is hosting its second annual kickball tournament to raise money for pediatric cancer. The Kick-It! event will be held at Chardon High School Memorial Field, 151 Chardon Ave. on May 13 from 4-8 p.m. Elementary, middle and high school students are encouraged to sign up to join a team.

The game is open to the community, so come on out and support the Hilltoppers while raising money for pediatric cancer. Other entertainment includes food, a DJ, 50/50 raffle, face painting, corn hole and more.

Donations are greatly appreciated. To make an online donation, go to www.kick-it.org and search Chardon.

Questions? Contact event organizer Rob Mizen at rob.mizen@chardonschools.org.