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Madison Local presents inaugural Ram Pride awards to teacher and custodian
Summary
At its regular meeting the Madison Local School Board recognized instructional and non-instructional staff with the new Ram Pride awards, honoring a Mifflin teacher for leadership and a Madison South custodian for student support and community service.
The Madison Local School Board presented the district’s first Ram Pride awards to a teacher and a custodian as part of a broader night of recognitions.
Superintendent introduced Mrs. Porter, a Mifflin teacher nominated for the award, and read a nomination highlighting her leadership on PBIS committees, her role as Mifflin’s math department chair, and sustained involvement in school events. The superintendent said the award recognizes excellence among both teaching staff and non-teaching staff.
Custodian Dave Brown of Madison South was also recognized. The nomination noted his adaptability during staffing shortages, his rapport with students — including singing "happy birthday" in the cafeteria — and his work connecting students to community resources. Brown told the board that being with students is rewarding: "I get 50 hugs a day," he said, adding that those interactions are his daily reward.
Why it matters: the board framed the Ram Pride awards as a new way to honor staff contributions to school culture and student support beyond classroom instruction. The recognitions highlighted the district’s emphasis on staff-led initiatives such as PBIS, literacy activities and family engagement.
Details
- Mrs. Porter: Cited for establishing and chairing PBIS committees, leading school-wide literacy and leadership activities, chairing the math department and helping shape building procedures.
- Dave Brown: Nominated for stepping in across buildings during staffing shortages, building strong student relationships, partnering with community groups to help students (example cited: assisting a student to receive glasses via Lions Club partnership).
Board response
Board members and attendees applauded both honorees; administrators emphasized the importance of recognizing staff efforts that support positive school culture and student outcomes.
Next steps
The board will continue the new award program; nominations came from principals and supervisors and were reviewed by a small selection committee for future recognition cycles.
