Mehlville Teachers Honored by Lemay Chamber of Commerce

For 10 years, the has been recognizing outstanding educators in the Mehlville and Lemay areas. 

Thursday, local businesses gathered to honor 11 teachers and their families at Genesis Banquet Center after the chamber asked area school principals to nominate an outstanding educator. 

principal Dr. Denise Swanger chose Jason Landherr, who teaches American Government and Social Studies.

"Jason is one of the good guys," Swanger said. "He's only been teaching five years and he's already well-admired in the school—he epitomizes what good teachers should be."

In addition to teaching, Landherr coaches JV basketball, started a leadership program at the high school and is the Special Olympics chair.

"I was really surprised (to get picked)," Landherr said. "It means a lot because MHS has a lot of great teachers."

Honorees came from all aspects of education as Forder Elementary School's Cindy Bright received an outstanding educator award for her work as a school counselor.

"I love that I get to know all the kids—really get to know them," she said. "My favorite times are going into the classrooms and greeting kids at the door when they come to school in the morning."

sponsored the banquet and gave the teachers $100 to the education supply store, .

Congrats to the following outstanding educators:

Therese Thieret, St. Mark Catholic School
Christopher Livingston, Notre Dame High School
Debbie Prange, Heather Bourisaw, Hancock Elementary School
Michelle Hubbard, Michelle Pohl, Hancock Middle School
Amie Branch, Hancock High School
Kathy Medina, Cindy Bright, l
Ken Fisher, Jason Landherr,