Jenny Jorgensen honored as Yarmouth's Educator of the Year!

Barbara Ellis, Karyn Smith, Jenny Jorgensen and Karen Jagolinzer

 On Monday, March 20th, Jenny Jorgensen, Harrison Middle School Lead Math Teacher, was honored as Yarmouth's Educator of the Year. Rick Biskup, President of the Yarmouth Education Association, was the master of ceremonies at this special, surprise celebration.

Jenny Jorgensen and Rick Biskup

 Jenny's gifts to the district are too numerous to count. Her dedication to our students' learning and progress, inspiring leadership, and continuous commitment to creative and innovative practices are some of the hallmarks of her work. Jenny models life-long learning for all of us; the HMS staff and the district as a whole have benefited by her example.  As Rick mentioned in his remarks (see his letter below), "While Jenny's nominators presented a resume that would be the envy of any professional given the breadth and depth of what has been accomplished over a distinguished career, it is what she contributes on a daily basis that is so awe inspiring. Her dedication and commitment to education is exceeded only by her humility and grace."

We congratulate Jenny on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition and look forward to honoring her at the banquet in May!

Yarmouth Education Association

Wednesday, March 20, 2017

Dear Colleagues,

As president of the Yarmouth Education Association it is my distinct honor to announce that the 2016-17 Educator of the Year Award will go to a member of the Frank Harrison Middle School faculty.

When Joan suggested today as a time for me to come and divulge the name of this year's recipient, it did not escape my attention that it was to be the first day of spring. The two events coinciding is somewhat fortuitous. The vernal equinox is a time of balance; literally as day and night are of equal duration. But there is also a metaphoric aspect to it as well. This year's recipient strikes me as being a model of balance. There are some people who tend to bring turbulence to a placid Sea and there are others who exude calm amidst the chaos. This year's educator of the year is the epitome of the later. Subtlety and grace are adjectives that come to mind. While there are those who seek the spotlight and yearn for recognition, this years awardee tends to allow her colleagues to discover the unique gifts and talents that comprise what it means to be a consummate professional. Much like the recent film, Hidden Figures, the contribution of this individual is best evidenced through her work. While her nominators presented a resume that would be the envy of any professional given the breadth and depth of what has been accomplished over a distinguished career, it is what this person contributes on a daily basis that is so awe inspiring. Her dedication and commitment to education is exceeded only by her humility and grace.

It is with great pleasure that I announce this year's Educator of the Year... Jenny Jorgensen.

Sincerely Yours,
Rick Biskup
President, Yarmouth Education Association

Jenny Jorgensen and Joan Adler