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New Story Schools Ohio, The Learning Spectrum, and Applied Behavioral Services joined together for the second annual Ohio Awards Dinner on Friday, June 7 in downtown Columbus. Speakers at this year’s ceremony included Dr. Jill Blanchard, Senior Vice President of Operations in Ohio and Jonathan Bicknell, CEO, New Story. A total of 34 winners were recognized this year:

New Story Schools Winners

Athens Teacher Support of the Year – Christa White

Athens Teacher of the Year – Sunshine Russell

Independence Teacher Support of the Year – Samuel Pierce

Independence Teacher of the Year – Samantha Caldwell

Lancaster Teacher Support of the Year – Staci Newsome

Lancaster Teacher of the Year – Stefan Howard

Sandusky Teacher Support of the Year – Isaiah Kubitz

Sandusky Teacher of the Year – Savanna Hitlan

Columbus Teacher Support of the Year – Leanna Barker

Columbus Teacher of the Year – Maile Shield

Outreach Teacher Support of the Year – Haddie DiBenedetto

Outreach Teacher of the Year – Harlee Tripp

Applied Behavioral Services Winners

Dayton Behavior Technician of the Year – Danielle Goodwin

Dayton Supervisor of the Year – Alyssa Polequin

West Chester Behavior Technician of the Year – Julia Huot

West Chester Supervisor of the Year – Amy Hess

Cincinnati Behavior Technician of the Year – Kerry Adams 

Cincinnati Supervisor of the Year – Erin Taylor

The Learning Spectrum Winners

Canal Winchester Teacher Support of the Year – Dawit Malede

Canal Winchester Teacher of the Year – Rosalie Castros

Johnstown Teacher Support of the Year – Allie Kreager

Johnstown Teacher of the Year – Carmella Bojarzin

Central Teacher Support of the Year – Brittany Cain

Central Teacher of the Year – Rebecca Pugh

Inclusion Teacher Support of the Year – Erin McNamara

Inclusion Teacher of the Year – Tammy Laufer

Therapies Therapist of the Year – Casey Tenney

Therapies Supervisor of the Year – Rebecca Roslan

Values Award Winners

Integrity Award – Whitney Risner

Supportive Award – Katie Sooy

Supportive Award – Kandice Westfall

Collaborative Award – Brad Tarbutton

Inclusive Award – Mike Byers

Accountable Award – Amy Brown