Education Minnesota Worthington Awards

EMW met for their annual awards event to honor fellow staff members with being the Outstanding Member of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and retiring members. They also select an individual, group or organization to be the Friend of Education. They honored the following:

EMW Friends of Education 2022: ISD 518 Paraprofessionals

EMW Outstanding Member of the Year: Rebecca McGaughey

Retirees: Paula Stock and Tom Woods

Teacher of the Year:

Runners Up: Chelsea Wintz – 8^thgrade mathematics (WMS) and Rebecca McGaughey – 7^thgrade English/Language Arts (WMS)

EMW 2022 Teacher of the Year: Patrick Mahoney – High School Social Studies (WHS)

Nomination paragraphs for Teacher of the Year:

Written by Stacy Sauerbrei (High School English/Langauge Arts) about Patrick Mahoney:

No doubt, Patrick Mahoney is the most positive person I have ever been around. Whenever I ask students to write about their favorite teacher, his name is always near the top of the list. (Most of the time, it is on the top.) It’s no wonder, because Mr. Mahoney is dedicated to and passionate about the art of teaching—and all the kids will tell you, “We love Mr. Mahoney.” In addition to being a very talented educator, Patrick Mahoney is constantly looking for new platforms to connect with young people: he has coached, he is an advisor, he works with credit recovery at the Learning Center, and he is a leader in the Intro to Education program—the list goes on. And so does his unending energy. I nominate Patrick Mahoney because his example personifies what is right about education. Although there are many, many great professionals in this district—all of whom deserve recognition—the time is right for Patrick Mahoney to be our “Teacher of the Year.” When I asked a group of teenagers to describe Mr. Mahoney, these were their words: “Encouraging. Understanding. Caring. Outgoing. Supportive. Awesome. Nice. Welcoming. And Fun!” Worthy accolades for a deserving teacher. He would represent us well.

It was a great night to be together, along with celebrating the many positive staff members that make up District 518. Congratulations to those honored.

EMW 2022 Teacher of the Year: Patrick Mahoney - High School Social Studies (WHS) and Runners Up: Chelsea Wintz - 8th grade mathematics (WMS) and Rebecca McGaughey - 7th grade English/Language Arts (WMS)

Posted on Mon, May 9, 2022 by Clasine Lester

Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award

Patrick Morphew, Worthington District 518 Accountant for 29 years, was presented the 2022 Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award by the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO). The Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes and celebrates the overall contributions of Minnesota school business officials to their districts or organizations, their communities, and the profession. This specific award is intended to honor the cumulative accomplishments in their career in school business roles. One Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award is given each year to a worthy recipient at the MASBO conference. Patrick is the 7^th person to be honored with this award.

And as the recipient of the Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award Patrick will also receive a $2,000 scholarship to be awarded to students in his home school district.

Patrick has been working as the Worthington Independent School District 518 Accountant since 1993.

Worthington District 518 is proud of Patrick’s exceptional work, trustworthy character, and willingness to share his talents and skills locally and across the state. District 518 appreciates and values of his contributions. We are honored to have a valued employee like Patrick as part of our staff and team. Congratulations to Patrick!

Posted on by Clasine Lester