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(05-11-2008)
Jefferson Dollars for Scholars, a community based organization that provides scholarships to Jefferson Parish public school students, held its annual awards ceremony recently at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie.
There were 193 students from east bank and West Bank high schools who received scholarships, with all recipients receiving laptop computers courtesy of scholarship sponsor AT&T.
"The laptop program started out as a spin-off from an idea we had two years ago, where we received desktop computers from a computer recycling group in Baton Rouge," explained Matthew Stephens, with the Jefferson Dollars for Scholars. "We realized an obvious need for college-bound students to have a computer system to take with them. We continued the program again last year with desktops from the same recycling group.
"With the class of 2008, we applied for a technology grant through AT&T. A short time later, we received a $24,000 grant from AT&T, which is one of their largest awards ever."
Stephens added that Jefferson Dollars for Scholars soon partnered with New Orleans Laptops to receive refurbished Compaq notebooks at a cost of approximately $300 each "to fund our dream of giving our students laptops as part of their award."
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(05-01-2008)
2009 Principal of the Year
Elementary - Dr. Scott Stecker, George Cox Elementary School
Middle - Jerome Helmstetter, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
High - Constance Tiliakos, Riverdale High School
2008 Teacher of the Year
Elementary - Leslie Vedros, Solis Elementary School
Middle - Janell Simpson, Patrick Taylor Science and Technology Academy
High - Rebecca Crochet, Grand Isle High School
2008 Student of the Year
Elementary - Olivia Grace Leonovicz, Gretna #2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Middle - Jennifer Yang Tu, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
High - Sarah McReynolds, Riverdale High School
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(04-01-2008)
New Orleans LA - The 2008-09 school year is being recognized as the “Year of the Teacher” in the Greater New Orleans Area. Xavier University of Louisiana and three local businesses have partnered to dedicate the next school year in honor of teachers.
“We’re recognizing the extraordinary effort and dedication put forth by teachers of the Greater New Orleans Area,” said Dr. Norman Francis, president of Xavier University, adding that "This is only a first step, and we will be announcing other initiatives in coming months."
“It’s great to have an opportunity to publicly recognize our teachers for all the good work they’re doing,” said Dr. Judith Miranti, director of the Division of Education at Xavier.
The campaign is designed to show appreciation for K–12 educators and to highlight the critical role they play in the development of a community.
“Being a teacher is the toughest job in America. Today, teachers are challenged, not only with providing education in the traditional sense, but also with building character and instilling values. It is time we show our appreciation”, says Fred Parker, General Manager of New South Parking – one of three collaborating businesses behind the campaign. He is joined by Ronnie Slone, President of The Slone Group and Cliff Robinson, President of GNO Communications.
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