My Angels

Monday, May 21st was awards ceremony day for Amanda's grade. We went to see her receive her three reading awards. During the ceremony, 2nd grade "angels" are also recognized. I have not found the exact criteria for being nominated an "angel", but I know the honor goes out to 3 people each year who are nominated by a committee as having made a huge impact on the students, 2nd grade in particular. A person can only be nominated as an "angel" one time. Brooke was nominated this year, and this is what was read as her name was announced. Needless to say, Amanda and I are busting-at-the-seams-proud!

Dean P. Corey Angel Award Nomination

Brooke Hurt

Brooke is a dedicated parent, children’s director and PTA member. To know Brooke is to love her. She spends countless hours working on things for Corey.

She shows a tremendous support to teachers. She has a teacher supply room located at her church for supplies that teacher’s would have to spend out of pocket. She is a member of Mom’s in Touch. In supporting teacher’s she in turn is supporting the students.

She has been a dedicated Room Mother. She does not only what is asked of her but goes the extra mile. She volunteers in teachers’ rooms to read with children. She has been on field trips and helped some very neurotic people (well- that would be me) with things for class room parties.

As a children’s director she is constantly reaching out into the community to help families. She even has gone to Nicaragua on a mission trip to help the Children of the Dump.

Field days last year she signed up for one slot and ended up working non- stop for four days. She takes flack for things that are not her doing but instead of complaining, she keeps smiling. She has taken on the huge task of Treasurer for two years. She also was a major advocate for the book room. Her philosophy is “If somebody needs something and we can help them – then it is our obligation to do so.” She doesn’t care about the politics but just in making sure the right thing gets done.

Brooke is fun, energetic, loving and child centered. Everything she does is for the benefit of children. I would love to see this angel get recognition for all she does. Thank you in advance for considering her!

Sincerely,

Michelle Willis-Estupinan

And then here are some pictures of my "other angel" on her special awards day.

Amanda's class receiving their awards

Amanda and a friend in a very serious moment


Amanda with her teacher from this year...a GREAT teacher we are very thankful for

Amanda and another friend

Both my angels together