GEM Awards

The Great Educator Mentor Award is given to recognize an individual who makes a difference in the lives of the students of each school in the Westerville School District and/or the school district as a whole.

Who is a GEM in your school?

Community volunteers Parents, Grandparents, friends & family who volunteer in our schools Teachers, Principals, Secretaries, Nurses, Custodians, Aides - any employee of Westerville City Schools

A nominee may include:

· Community Member &  Volunteers

· Parents, Grandparents, friends & family who volunteer in our schools

· Teachers, Principals, Secretaries, Nurses, Custodians, Aides - and any employee of Westerville City Schools

Note: Students are NOT eligible to receive the GEM Award.

There are many, many GEMs in your building. Take a moment to look around and take another moment to let them know you are grateful for all they do by writing a nomination. 

Details and Nomination forms are available in the WCHS Office, or on the Westerville Parent Council website or here.

The GEM Awards Program was created in 2004 and recognizes those who make a difference in the lives of students and consistently go above and beyond for students at each school in the Westerville School District. District awards are given to those who impact students across the school district as a whole and/or at more than one building.  Winners are announced in early March and honored at a special reception and BOE meeting in late April. Winners also receive a cut glass/etched trophy provided by Roush Honda.

Proudly Remembering Past Westerville Central GEM Award Winners:

Gary Bishop, 2004

Jennifer Fullenkamp, 2005

David Pisula, 2006

Candace Kinzig, 2007

Stephanie Martin, 2008

Jennifer Kiko, 2009

Natalie Taylor, 2010

Juan Morales, 2011

Todd Spinner, 2012

Lauren Pratt, 2013

Ty Stover, 2014

Barbara Coppens, 2015

Ali Price and Linda Weiler, 2016

Ron and Linda Staab, 2019

Erica Guice, 2020

Ann Chadwick, 2022

Michael Park, 2023