Jackson Distinguished Teaching Award

The Quaker Foundation is proud to announce the annual Dr. William J. and Mae Hurst Jackson Award for Distinguished Teaching at New Philadelphia City Schools. Funded by the Jackson family, the $5,000.00 award, increased to $6,000 in the 2014-2015 school year, is an annual recognition of and incentive for superior teaching in the district. Eligible teachers must be currently active in the New Philadelphia classroom in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 and must have taught in the New Philadelphia City Schools for five years or more. Award recipients will be eligible for reconsideration after 10 years.

Nominees are reviewed by a committee selected by the Quaker Foundation and are judged on their quality of teaching, impact on students, commitment to the educational process, and pursuit of lifetime learning. The winner will receive the award at the annual Quaker Foundation Recognition Banquet in the spring.

    • Year
    • Honoree(s)
    • Finalists
    • 2022-2023
    • Michael J. Exley & Set Watson
    • Jody Brady & Jeffrey Phillips
    • 2021-2022
    • Kara Rodgers & Shannon Smith
    • Kyle Sundheimer & Allison Leggett
    • 2020-2021
    • Sandra Graham & Joyce Morrell
    • Mary Beth Edwards & Kelly VanArsdalen
    • 2019-2020
    • Lisa Host & Chris Riker
    • Natalie Schie & Kelly VanArsdalen
    • 2018-2019
    • Jessica Felton & Erin E. Watson
    • Dan Mamula & Kelly VanArsdalen
    • 2017-2018
    • Kip Brady & Cheryl A. Graham
    • 2016-2017
    • Susan Riesen
    • Chad Roberts & Marcia Shamel
    • 2015-2016
    • Julie Watson
    • Jody Brady & Susan Riesen
    • 2014-2015
    • Kelly Miller
    • Sandra Graham & George Toland
    • 2013-2014
    • Joe Pry
    • Sherilyn Highben & George Toland
    • 2012-2013
    • Jeffrey A. Furbay
    • Debbie French & Joe Pry
    • 2011-2012
    • Kathleen Weber
    • Jeff Furbay & George Toland
    • 2010-2011
    • Shari Albaugh
    • Kathy Weber
    • 2009-2010
    • Mrs. Sharon Ricklic
    • Denver Gallentine & Kathy Weber
    • 2008-2009
    • Mrs. Carla Pry
    • Karen Munitz & Sharon Ricklic
    • 2007-2008
    • Mrs. Shay Young
    • Mrs. Carla Pry & Mrs. Karen Munitz
    • 2006-2007
    • Mr. Scott Houmard
    • Mrs. Carla Pry & Mrs. Shay Young
    • 2005-2006
    • Mr. Barry Zehnder
    • Mrs. Kari Bichsel & Mr. Scott Houmard
    • 2004-2005
    • Mrs. Janie Miller
    • Mrs. Kari Bichsel & Mr. Scott Houmard
    • 2003-2004
    • Mr. James Wherley
    • Mrs. Janie Miller & Mr. Barry Zehnder
    • 2002-2003
    • Mrs. Vickie Wittkop
    • Miss Cheryl Feutz & Mr. James Wherley

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