Local Outstanding Educators Honored

The Lemay Chamber of Commerce and Montgomery Bank honored eleven teachers, one from each school in 63125, at the Lemay Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Outstanding Educator Recognition Dinner in April.  The event recognizes teachers for professional excellence in the classroom and dedication to area youth.

“We rely on our schools and our Outstanding Educators to inspire and educate tomorrow’s business and community leaders in Lemay.  The teachers that we recognize each year are perfect examples of the above-and-beyond approach to education that will ensure our community’s future success,” said Dan Pogue, Vice President of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce.

Those honored from the Hancock Place School District were Julie Kelleher from Hancock Place Elementary School, Krista Dunn from Hancock Place Middle School, and Brian Murphy from Hancock Place High School.  

From the Mehlville School District, honorees were Susan Montgomery from Beasley Elementary School, Erin Baumann from Bierbaum Elementary School, Karen Colombo from Forder Elementary School, Kimberly Rapp from Margaret Buerkle Middle School, and Matt Phoenix from Mehlville High School. 

From area parochial schools, honorees included Stephanie Torbeck from Green Park Lutheran School, Amy Bush from Notre Dame High School, and Cathy Bowerman from St. Mark Catholic School.

Honorees received commemorative plaques, resolutions and letters of congratulations from county, state, and national dignitaries, as well as gift
cards for school supplies.

“Montgomery Bank and the Lemay Chamber of Commerce recognize the important job teachers do to educate and motivate our future business leaders,” said Patty Iverson, Montgomery Bank Branch Manager (Union Road).  "This award is our way of saying thank you to these teachers, who have a demanding and difficult task, but continue to meet each challenge and keep moving forward.” 

For more information about the Lemay Chamber of Commerce, visit www.LemayChamber.com.