Honorees are selected based on the following attributes – collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity – otherwise known as The Four C’s. These skills and characteristics are central to the district’s mission and values.

¯ Colin Barnes for collaboration: “Colin does a great job of collaboratively with peers and adults in the classroom. He wants to do well in school and puts forth his best effort in every class. Colin is not afraid to speak up and ask questions if he does not understand something. Colin is a good guy to have in the classroom because he is willing to work collaboratively with others to improve everybody’s learning,” says English teacher Mr. William Schindler.

¯ Alivia Capozzi for critical thinking: “Alivia asks questions in JCC Precalculus to ensure she fully understands concepts. She does a great job breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces. Her work is always well-done, on-time and complete,” says math teacher Mr. James Reeves.

¯ Isabelle Graham for critical thinking: “Isabelle is a model student in Earth Science. She NEVER misses an assignment, she does extremely well on tests and quizzes, and when her classmates are stumped, they lean on her for an answer or explanation. Isabelle is quite proficient at thinking outside the box to come up with an answer. She does not just regurgitate facts; rather, she thinks deeply and crafts an explanation to go along with her answers. Isabelle also does not dominate a discussion. She always gives her classmates the opportunity to contribute as well. Congratulations Isabelle, and keep up the good work!” says Earth science teacher Mr. Scott Barto.

Alivia Capozzi

¯ Karice John for communication: “Karice demonstrates outstanding communication in Seneca 3. Her pronunciation of Seneca terms is always accurate and she speaks at an extremely high proficiency level. Whether she is reading sentences or a story her speech has the natural rhythm and flow of a seasoned Seneca speaker. She also understands the nuances in cadence and speaks with a subtle candor when giving rote speeches,” says Seneca language teacher Mr. Tyler Thompson.

¯ Reda Robinson for collaboration: “Reda is a nominated for many reasons, but what is admirable about Reda is her willingness to help others. Reda always completes her work to the highest standard, and also helps others when needed. She is a positive role model in class, out of class, and always has a smile on her face,” says English teacher Ms. Shannon Styles.

¯ Chloe White for critical thinking: “Critical thinking is one of the most important academic skills that teach students to ask or reflect on their own understanding and knowledge about the information that has been presented to them. Chloe is continuously prioritizing the development of important skills and thinking that will prepare her for navigating the real world beyond high school. For Chloe, critical thinking is not just limited to problem-solving skills in class, but also in real-life situations. She is a self-reliant and independent learner, which are admirable qualities that show she is a natural-born leader,” says health teacher Ms. Holly Smith.

Isabelle Graham

Karice John

Reda Robinson

Chloe White