Donna Sadler, teacher’s aide at Quest Elementary School in Hilton for the past 10 years, was named School-Related Professional (SRP) of the Year at the staff convocation at Hilton High School on September 4.
Sadler works with a special needs student who is integrated into a regular education setting. She pushes her student to try new things and move out of his comfort zone, and has a calming effect when the student gets anxious or stressed. Sadler also excels at constantly keeping the lines of communication open between her student’s family and the school.
The other SRP of the Year finalists are: Deb Angarano and Elaine Iabone, teaching assistants at Northwood Elementary School; Eileen Hagen, health aide, and Lora Leo, teaching assistant, at Merton Williams Middle School; and Jeanne Weining, teacher’s aide at Village Elementary School.
Hilton Central School District School-Related Professional of the Year honors the exceptional skills and initiative shown by Hilton staff members. Nominees are dues paying members of the Hilton Central School Employee Association (HCSEA) for at least five years prior to nomination. Applicants are judged on performance of duties, handling of an unusual assignment and how they embody the image of the school-related professional.
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