Leadership, innovation and heart celebrated at Emerald Awards

Three outstanding teachers from Holyoke School District were honored at the April 26 Emerald Awards program at the Peerless Theatre. Ag teacher Shauna Brown was recognized as Leader Among Us for sharing her talents and making the profession stronger. Special education teacher Nancy Miles was named Innovator of the Year for taking the risks necessary to improve her craft as an educator. Kindergarten teacher Cyndi Bahler received the Heart Award for demonstrating the heart of a dedicated teacher. The Thursday evening program featured “You Are Our Heroes” sung by the junior high girls choir as well as videos created by the Holyoke High School TV productions class.