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College Honors Outstanding Leaders, Teachers and Counselors

April 29, 2009

Michael W. Pautler, Educational Leader of the Year, Director of Education, Halton Catholic District School Board pictured with colleagues, friends and family

Several outstanding individuals working in educational roles were recognized at the college's annual professional recognition awards ceremony April 30. These award recipients were recognized for their outstanding contribution to children, youth and families - contributions that exemplify the Vincentian mission of Niagara University and the conceptual framework of the College of Education. Award recipient speeches were quite moving and talked about the benefits of successful, sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.

The administrators-of-the-year were: Paul Casseri, high school principal, Lewiston Porter Central School District; and Michael Pautler, director of education, Halton Catholic District School Board. The two teachers-ofthe- year were: Deanna Cudahy, Hyde Park Elementary School, Niagara Falls City School District; and Debbie Kandilas, St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. The counselors-of-the-year were: Dr. Maryanna Fezer, Tonawanda City School District; and Pat Mete, secondary program consultant, Niagara Catholic District School Board. The community leader was Carol Houwaart-Diez, president of the United Way of Niagara.