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 Six district employees were recognized by the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance during the Association's annual awards banquet on Nov. 1 for their strong and continuous support of physical education. Becky Winter, South High School, received the Secondary Teacher of the Year. Carrie Flores, Wilbur Middle School, received the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Both will advance to the regional competition. Rhonda Holt, P.E. teaching specialist, received the Wayne Osness Honor Award which is the highest award given to KAHPERD members for their service to the profession. Janet Jump, principal at Dodge Elementary, received the Administrator of the Year Award for her support of quality physical education in her school. Dodge Elementary was awarded a Model School Award for having an exemplary physical education program. Cindy Johnson and Kim Morrissey, P.E. teachers at Dodge, had to go through an extensive application process. They had to provide documentation on twelve components of their program, including instruction, curriuculum, professional growth, time and Title IX compliance. The selection committee also conducted site visits to see if the school qualified for the distinction. Few schools have the qualifications to receive this award.
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 * //From left: Cindy Johnson, Becky Winter, Janet Jump, Carrie Flores, Rhonda Holt, Kim Morrissey. Photo courtesy Karla Stenzel// ||