It seems fitting that to mark the start of Teacher Appreciation Week, Quest Federal Credit Union would hold its annual Teacher of the Year Awards.
Monday, at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, the 2025 teachers were crowned.
Culinary students kicked off the luncheon with a delicious 3-course meal prepared and served by the program at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, under the direction of Chief Jason Cobb.
Bank CEO Matt Jennings spoke to the group, after lunch, about how important it is to thank educators.
He continued to say that it is important to let the community know just how fantastic the people are who work in the local school districts.
The 2025 Teachers of the Year are:
- Heather Rivon, Bellefontaine City Schools
- Natalie Hays, Benjamin Logan Schools
- Mike Pequignot, Indian Lake Schools
- Brooke Sizemore, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
- Christine Schrage, Riverside Local Schools
- Jolyn Hermiller, Calvary Christian Schools
- Brian Yoder, West Liberty-Salem Schools
Past recipients include:
Bellefontaine
- 2019-Tara Gastineau
- 2020- Cody Sigrist
- 2021- Katie Gallaway
- 2022- Michaela Baker
- 2023- Jeanie Tipple
- 2024- Alicia Dinovo
Benjamin Logan
- 2019- Spencer Reames
- 2020- Shannon Peterson
- 2021- Myles Bowers
- 2022- John Stahl
- 2023- Mollie Johns
- 2024- Trisha Hemmelgarn
Indian Lake
- 2019- Doug Reprogle
- 2020- Pam Scarpella
- 2021- Tracey Notestine
- 2022- Jana McPherson
- 2023- Christina Fullerton
- 2024- Elaine Jacobs
Ohio Hi-Point
- 2019- Ryan Gilbert
- 2020- Lindsay Wyan
- 2022- Bob Alig
- 2023- Jason Robinson
- 2024- Ginger Shellenberger
Riverside
- 2019- Christina Mann
- 2020- Stacey Fauley
- 2021- Tyler Hodge
- 2023- Jack Switzer
- 2024- Lucinda Flemming
Calvary Christian
- 2022- Jenny Wren
- 2023- Danae Dray
- 2024- Jodie LaBelle
Grant Reppart, Community Relations Manager for Quest Federal Credit Union, says it’s an honor to do this event every year:
Quotes from each recommendation were read to the group.
Overall, these teachers were praised for their love for teaching, kindness, helpfulness, and many other qualities.
Each teacher was awarded a glass plaque, a box of chocolates, and an undisclosed gift card for personal use.
Congratulations!
