On Tuesday, March 12, the Berrien RESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will host its 2024 Annual Excellence in Education Award Reception. The event is designed to celebrate the dedicated work of area special education teachers, administrators or volunteers.
From the list of 17 nominees, one person will be announced as the overall award winner during the reception.
The nominees are:
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Kristy Saroni, Special Education Teacher
Brandywine Community Schools
Jessica Broda, Special Education Aide
Beth Hannon, Special Education Aide
Lynn Mickiewicz, Special Education Teacher
Ashlee Reed, Kindergarten Teacher
Adam Roark, Special Education Teacher
Coloma Community Schools
Suzan Gould-Sarabyn, Special Education Teacher
Henry McNeily, First Student Bus Driver
New Buffalo Area Schools
David Kelly, Special Education Coordinator
Niles Community Schools
Teri Bigsby, Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lauren Cornelius, 2nd Grade Teacher
Barb Daniels, Secretary
Kelly Flick, Instructional Assistant
Jerry Scott, Teacher
Berrien RESA
Janis Dowell-Wold, Skills Trainer/Job Developer
Danea Gorbett, Behavior Consultant
First Student, Inc.
All drivers, dispatcher, manager and other transportation personnel
The committee says individuals were nominated from school districts in Berrien County for their contributions to the education and success of students with impairments.
The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of two representatives from each school district in Berrien County. The committee works with Berrien RESA to discuss special education issues and creates an additional link between the Berrien RESA’s services and the local school districts.
