Libertyville Elementary District 70 teachers nominated three staff members for this year's 2011-12 Character and Leadership Award by presenting it to Copeland Manor custodian Maria Jimenez, Butterfield physical education teacher Pat Krech and Rockland third grade teacher Dale List.
Maria was called "one of the hardest working and most conscientious of employees" by her nominators. Her kind-hearted demeanor is a wonderful example for the staff and more importantly, the students.
Pat is known as a teacher who goes the extra mile, wants students to succeed, and seeks opportunities for student as well as staff involvement. He is a genuine coach, teacher, trainer, instructor, tutor and the ultimate bucket filler.
Dale is noted for her impressive Career Day annual event and for her involvement in the district Character Counts Committee. She is widely known throughout the community for her involvement in civic, social and sporting groups. But it is her planning, coordination, commitment and sincere dedication to Character Counts and the themes embedded in the annual philosophies the district carries, that are a testament to who she is and all that she does for children, parents staff and clearly our overall learning community. (Pictured, left to right, are Dale List, Maria Jimenez, Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher and Pat Krech.)