West Geauga Middle School teacher Jennifer Molnar has been honored by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation as the 2025 George B. Chapman Jr. Math Teacher of the Year...
Math Teacher of the Year
West Geauga Middle School teacher Jennifer Molnar has been honored by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation as the 2025 George B. Chapman Jr. Math Teacher of the Year. The prestigious award celebrates her outstanding teaching abilities, extensive content knowledge and steadfast dedication to student success in mathematics.
Established in memory of George B. Chapman Jr., the award is given each year to one Ohio mathematics educator whose work exemplifies classroom excellence and leadership in the field. Mrs. Molnar’s selection is a testament to the high regard her colleagues hold for her and the significant impact she has had on both students and the school community.
Mrs. Molnar has been invited to the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s Annual Educator Awards Banquet in July, where she will celebrate her achievement alongside other exceptional educators from across the state. In addition to this recognition, she will receive a $7,500 grant to support a project or initiative of her choice within her classroom, school or district.
OAPT Rita Rogers Award
The Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) recently selected West Geauga Transportation Aide Chee Chee Mastrangelo as a recipient of the Rita Rogers Award for Excellence in Special Needs Transportation. The award recognizes school transportation professionals for their outstanding leadership and conduct.
Chee Chee began her career with West Geauga in the transportation department in 1974 as a bus driver. She retired from that role in 2004 but eventually returned and currently serves as a transportation aide. The nomination describes her as always demonstrating unparalleled patience, compassion and commitment. She brings professionalism and a deep sense of humanity to her role, making a difference in the lives of the students she serves.
Platinum Pen Award
WGMS student Cora Duxbury had an amazing Power of the Pen season. The culminating achievement, a testament to her hard work, was receiving the Platinum Pen Award.
Cora’s writing composition, “To Have Finally Moved Away From the Beach,” was selected as Best of Round at the regional tournament, then as a Platinum Pen Award winner as the best of the best. It will be published in this season’s book of winners.
Summer Closure of Howell Field
The Howell Field turf replacement project began June 2.
From June 2 until further notice, the stadium will be closed to all visitors. All summer athletics and extracurriculars will be relocated to practice fields and the track will be completely off-limits to walkers.
Watch the district website for updates on the reopening of the stadium at the conclusion of construction.
