August 30, 2013

E2 Award

Congrats to Mr. Chris Williams for winning the Olathe Public School Foundation's Educator Excellence Award! The Educator Excellence (E²) Award recognizes those educators demonstrating teaching excellence in Olathe Public Schools. The program was established to honor educators who demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of their students; work with others in the educational environment; and bridge the gap to reach parents. The award includes a $500 unrestricted cash grant to the recipient.
The Foundation will choose up to two winners each month, August through May, but nominations are accepted throughout the year. Nomination forms will be kept on file and considered monthly for one year from the time that they are received in the Foundation office.

The Olathe Public Schools Foundation, founded in 1997, is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing grants, scholarships and recognitions for the teachers and students of the Olathe School District. The Foundation brings students, parents, alumni, small businesses and corporations together to create opportunities to support continued excellence in Olathe Schools. The Foundation works to build supportive relationships between our schools and the business community through many cooperative events and programs. Since 1997 the foundation has provided over $4 million in support to Olathe school staff and students. The Foundation has assets in excess of $1.8 million dollars and has an annual operating budget of $500,000.

To nominate an educator, please complete and print the nomination form and return it, along with support letters, to the Foundation office, 315 N. Lindenwood, Olathe KS 66062. Please contact your building principal or the Foundation office at 780-8222 if you need assistance.