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Three educators honored with Golden Apple awards in Mendon-Upton
Summary
The committee recognized three staff members with Golden Apple awards for teaching and inclusive practices: Debbie Covel, Erin Welch and a music teacher introduced as Michael Lehi in the transcript.
The Mendon-Upton School Committee presented Golden Apple awards to three educators, acknowledging classroom impact and contributions to students and families.
The committee announced the recipients and read nominations describing each honoree’s work. The first recipient, named in the transcript as Debbie Covel, was recognized for work as an English learner teacher, including flexibility, compassion, advocacy for families, translation assistance and curriculum supports that foster inclusion. The second recipient, Erin Welch, was recognized as a special educator praised for collaboration with families, individualized goal-setting and consistent communication. The third recipient was introduced in the transcript as the district’s music teacher (presented as Michael Lehi) and was honored for leading the band and jazz programs, encouraging students musically and providing extracurricular support.
Each honoree spoke briefly and expressed appreciation to colleagues, families and the committee. The committee applauded the recipients and thanked staff for their work.
Ending
The awards presentation concluded and the committee proceeded to superintendent and administrator reports.
