Chagrin Falls Schools and its support organizations are pleased to announce the recipients of the fourth Difference Maker Award.
Difference Maker Award Recipients
Chagrin Falls Schools and its support organizations are pleased to announce the recipients of the fourth Difference Maker Award. The entire community was encouraged to nominate a student, teacher, staff or community member that positively influences the school or community.
The objective of the Difference Maker Award is to thank those that impact others in a positive manner in hopes of spreading their positive work and message. Each honoree was invited to an awards ceremony breakfast on May 20 recognizing them as a Difference Maker in the community.
“Difference Makers are individuals that work to improve our school and community daily through their selfless acts and hard work,” said Superintendent Robert Hunt. “They don’t seek recognition, but deserve it, due to their unwavering commitment to service above self. Congratulations, to all of our Chagrin Falls Difference Makers.”
Student recipients are:Parker Broz, Bianca Fant, James Hamerstone, Avery Shinkawa and Caleb Zelch.
Teacher and staff recipients are:Julie Albrecht, Kathleen Aranavage, Monica Asher, Emily Beal, Amy Belew, Jen Bencko, Justin Cannon, Shawn Carlson, Mike Daugherty, Michael Digeronimo, Kathleen Gill, Sandra Goodin, Lauren Jones, Allison Kaas, Martina Kehoe, Nancy Kevern, David Kimball, Jill Koval, Faith Kover, Nicole Lustig, Stephanie Malley, Vanessa Mattson, Mike Morgan, Ben Needham, Vicky Pelsozy, Kelly Purcell, Becky Quinn, Carol Ripley, Adrian Rus, Lisa Salyers, Jim Serluco, Heather Sweet, Todd Thombs, Dale Tschappat, Michael Wujnovich and Shelly Zdolshek.
Community member recipients are:Officer Michael Baldwin, Maggie Beatty, Lisa Buescher, Jennifer Cimperman, Jack Daniels, Heather Demming, Anne Durette, Phil Durette, Myriam Egenter, Leah Eickhoff, Bob Fay, Laura Fricke, Molly Gebler, Gretchen Hamann, Greg Kanzinger, Carra Kathary, Officer Mike Kramer, Audrey Kristoff, Maggie Kwasny, Linda Levi, Nicole Martorello, Christine Mitton, Bob Ohlrich, Katie Pollock, Janelle Ranieri, John Tillotson and Carl Venezia.
Thank you to the following sponsors of the 2019 Difference Maker Awards: Chagrin Falls Booster Club, Chagrin Falls Dads’ Club, Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation, Chagrin Falls Historical Society, Chagrin Music Lovers, Chagrin Falls PTO, Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, Safe Routes Chagrin and Tiger Prep.








