Lima City Schools has named this school year’s 10 staff members as recipients of the “Outstanding 11” award. The program honors one staff member from each school building and was established in 2011 following a visit from nationally renowned educator and author Ron Clark, who wrote The Excellent 11.
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Lima City Schools honors educators for their outstanding work in the school district.
Monday night was a special school board meeting for Lima City Schools as many staff and faculty members are honored for individual excellence.
One staff member from each of the school buildings was nominated for the Outstanding 11 award by their peers. The award is given to a staff member that exemplifies the 11 qualities outlined by educator Ron Clark as the best to motivate and educate children. Some of those qualities include enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity.
Press Release from Lima City Schools: The Lima City Schools has announced this year’s “Outstanding 11” award winners. One teacher from each school building receives the honor each year. They are nominated by their peers. The winners are typically recognized at a Lima School Board meeting, but we are unable to this year because of the pandemic.The district began the awards in 2011 after a visit from nationally-known educator Ron Clark, author of “The Excellent 11.” The winners demonstrate Clark’s 11 qualities to motivate and educate children: enthusiasm, adventure, creativity, reflection, balance, compassion, confidence, humor, common sense, appreciation and resilience.