‘A teacher affects eternity: she can never tell where her influence stops.’ –Henry Adams
This week we honor all of our Catholic school teachers and staff who shine their light here, especially those celebrating milestones. On this Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible work our team is doing each and every day at Saint Ambrose School.
This is our fourth year honoring our faculty and staff members with two awards from nominations from parents and peers. The St. John Baptist De La Salle Excellence in Teaching Award and the St. Teresa of Calcutta Staff Excellence Award. Our School Advisory Board, Father Bob, and Principal Cinadr would like to recognize our teachers, aides, and staff for all of the special work they do for each and every child every day. For this purpose, these two awards are given annually: the St. John Baptist de La Salle Award for teachers, and the St. Teresa of Calcutta Award for aides and staff members.
Our faculty, staff and school families had the opportunity to nominate a teacher and staff member that has impacted their lives. What a blessing to read all the thoughtful comments and nominations shared about our tremendous LAPS and SAS Faculty and Staff! Please join me in congratulating the 2022 winners below!
St. John Baptist de La Salle Excellence in Teaching Award
2022 Winner: Mrs. Wendy Parente, Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher, Saint Ambrose School.
The St. John Baptist de La Salle Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes an outstanding Preschool-8th grade teacher who is nominated by parents, faculty, and staff on 4 qualities. They are nominated on how they INSPIRE others on a consistent basis, how they INNOVATE by leading their students in Next Generation skills and STREAM learning; how they PROCLAIM and shine in their Christian values and serve as a model for others; and their EXCELLENCE in rigor, faith-based learning and social-emotional connection and development.
This year’s nominee “is one of the kindest people. She truly looks for the good in her 4th graders and reiterates to the students to treat others. Mrs. Parente has fun science experiments for the students. She comes up with unique ideas and activities. Her reading activities and assignments also make it fun for the students to read without feeling like a homework assignment.”
Congratulations Mrs. Wendy Parente! May God bless you for your leadership of both our students and our faculty and staff in our Bridge Program! Your tireless efforts, dedication, and innovation lead us forward!
St. Teresa of Calcutta Staff Excellence Award
2022 Winner: Mrs. Amanda Sass, Kindergarten Aide, Saint Ambrose School
The St. Teresa of Calcutta Staff Excellence Award Staff Member is nominated on their IMPACT to others around them and how they PROCLAIM and shine in their Christian values and serve as a model for others. This year’s 2022 nominee is She makes all her students laugh and have fun while still being an amazing partner and support to her teacher.” “ Amanda is dependable, always has a smile, and makes an effort to connect with all the students in all grade levels. She is there for any support needed throughout the entire building. She is dedicated to the students in her kindergarten classroom and all other classrooms in the building.”
We are proud to announce and honor Mrs. Amanda Sass, Kindergarten Educational Aide to Mrs.Stacey Gove as the 2022 St. Teresa of Calcutta Staff Excellence Award Winner! Congratulations and thank you for EVERYTHING you do each and every day for our students, families, faculty, staff and community. May God continue to bless you as you continue to lead and inspire our youngest Angels in Kindergarten!
