Changing lives: Shevy named educator of the year
On December 8, 2016, a gathering was held at the Pontiac Convention Cen- ter to award CHS mathemat- ics teacher, Mr. Shevy, with the Janesville School Dis- trict’s Educator of the Year.
It was a simple, festive ceremony.
“It was nice to see other people in the district,” said Mr. Shevy.
Mr. Shevy’s acceptance speech wasn’t long, but it touched on several points.
“I wrote a speech about people I’m thankful for. I thanked my wife who has just given me completely incredible support.”
He spoke on the joys of working with kids and being a teacher, as well as against some trends of immorality he sees in the world today.
“I think it’s important to do what’s right and not what’s easiest. My parent ingrained that into me,” he said.
Craig’s principal, Dr. Alion Bjoin, is not surprised that Shevy was received the hon- or.
“Mr. Shevy is very deserving of this award. He is an outstanding educator who connects with his students and is a leader in our school in helping teachers navigate Infinite Campus,” she said.
Mr. Shevy is known for singing to his classes and for performing magic tricks on Wednesdays.
Anything to motivate the students.
Flatteringly, the award was specifically dedicated to “Dusty Shevy,” a nickname Mr. Shevy reserves for his closest friends and family.
It was a simple, festive ceremony.
“It was nice to see other people in the district,” said Mr. Shevy.
Mr. Shevy’s acceptance speech wasn’t long, but it touched on several points.
“I wrote a speech about people I’m thankful for. I thanked my wife who has just given me completely incredible support.”
He spoke on the joys of working with kids and being a teacher, as well as against some trends of immorality he sees in the world today.
“I think it’s important to do what’s right and not what’s easiest. My parent ingrained that into me,” he said.
Craig’s principal, Dr. Alion Bjoin, is not surprised that Shevy was received the hon- or.
“Mr. Shevy is very deserving of this award. He is an outstanding educator who connects with his students and is a leader in our school in helping teachers navigate Infinite Campus,” she said.
Mr. Shevy is known for singing to his classes and for performing magic tricks on Wednesdays.
Anything to motivate the students.
Flatteringly, the award was specifically dedicated to “Dusty Shevy,” a nickname Mr. Shevy reserves for his closest friends and family.
Winter Bash raises over $8000 for project 16:40
On Wednesday, December 2, the night winter break began, Craig’s student council held a Winter Bash at Janesville’s Armory celebration venue.
All profits from the event went directly to the 16:49 charity for homeless teens, and when all was said and done the Bash had raised $1,877.36, and the amount was matched by three different sponsors for a total of $7,509.44
The organization’s name, 16:49, represents the average time between school ending one day and starting the next, or in other words, the amount of time that 1.3 million homeless teens in America have nowhere to go.
Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization that helps homeless teens in Rock County. Project 16:49 helps homeless teens get access to the services and support they need to stay in school, graduate, and be successful in life.
In Rock County, one in four teens live in poverty, and 1000 students are recognized as homeless each year.
Over 160 of these homeless teens have no parent or guardian.
The mission of 16:49 is to empower Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth to take action to achieve their goals.
Their vision is for every unaccompanied homeless youth in Rock County to get the help and opportunities he or she needs to become a contributing member of the community.
They aim for their values: excellence, integrity, respect, innovation, and enthusiasm.
More information on 16:49 and all their activities can be found at their website: http://www.project1649.org/.
All profits from the event went directly to the 16:49 charity for homeless teens, and when all was said and done the Bash had raised $1,877.36, and the amount was matched by three different sponsors for a total of $7,509.44
The organization’s name, 16:49, represents the average time between school ending one day and starting the next, or in other words, the amount of time that 1.3 million homeless teens in America have nowhere to go.
Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization that helps homeless teens in Rock County. Project 16:49 helps homeless teens get access to the services and support they need to stay in school, graduate, and be successful in life.
In Rock County, one in four teens live in poverty, and 1000 students are recognized as homeless each year.
Over 160 of these homeless teens have no parent or guardian.
The mission of 16:49 is to empower Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth to take action to achieve their goals.
Their vision is for every unaccompanied homeless youth in Rock County to get the help and opportunities he or she needs to become a contributing member of the community.
They aim for their values: excellence, integrity, respect, innovation, and enthusiasm.
More information on 16:49 and all their activities can be found at their website: http://www.project1649.org/.