Legacy School recognition is the highest honor for Leader in Me schools. A Legacy School exemplifies a strong leadership culture by unleashing the highest potential in students, staff, and families within the greater school community.
The ATHENA Award was created by a female board member of a Michigan Chamber in the 1980s and has grown to receive global recognition. The late Cornelius Martin of Martin Management Group first brought this award to Bowling Green in 1985 as a salute to women in business.
Mr. Woods has been a dedicated educator for 24 years, serving most recently as the principal of the Warren County Area Technology Center.
The Golden Apple Awards are designed to recognize staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their roles within the Warren County Public Schools system.
The monthly awards highlight those who demonstrate unwavering dedication to their duties, the district, students, and their fellow employees.
The monthly awards highlight those who demonstrate unwavering dedication to their duties, the district, students, and their fellow employees.
The Golden Apple Awards are designed to recognize staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their roles within the Warren County Public Schools system.
The Golden Apple Awards are designed to recognize staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their roles within the Warren County Public Schools system.
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