NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year Honors Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. March 18 at the Eastwood Event Centre.

The event, which spotlights and celebrates the work teachers across the Mahoning Valley do to educate and inspire young people, was created by Josh MacMillan, who has taught visual arts at Hubbard High School for more than 20 years.

“This event shines a light on the wonderful work teachers across the Mahoning Valley do day in and day out to educate and uplift our students,” MacMillan said. “It’s about appreciating those who don’t go out seeking recognition, but who dedicate themselves to giving each and every child a chance to succeed.”

The following teachers, selected by their districts, will be recognized at the event and receive a red marble apple on a pedestal:

  • Carli Cramer, Austintown.
  • Evelyn Stanton, Boardman.
  • Ryan Marino, Brookfield.
  • Sabrina Eaton, Canfield.
  • Jennifer Policy, Cardinal Mooney.
  • Carolyn Brown, Champion.
  • Mandy Moore, Columbiana.
  • Sandy Walker, East Palestine.
  • Gina Kingston, Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.
  • Jena Martin, Girard.
  • Lorraine Yacovone, Howland.
  • Kelli Komlanc, Hubbard.
  • Kelly Williams, Jackson-Milton.
  • Regina Helmick, LaBrae.
  • Jennifer McAllister, Lakeview.
  • Randy Rodik, Leetonia.
  • Mindy Moyer, Lordstown.
  • Donna Greer, Mahoning County Career & Technical Center.
  • Ethan Gross, Newton Falls.
  • Gaye Breegle, Niles.
  • Rick DiNunzio, Poland.
  • Leann Laure, Sebring.
  • Diane Krumpak, South Range.
  • Cheri Louttit, Springfield.
  • Irene Rivera, Struthers.
  • Meghan Mock, Trumbull Career & Technical Center.
  • Amy White, United.
  • Staci Raab, Ursuline.
  • Brooke DeJulia, Warren John F. Kennedy.
  • Megan Ghizzoni, Weathersfield.
  • Abbie Millard, West Branch.
  • Laura Baird, Western Reserve.
  • Melissa Smith, Youngstown Community School.

Also, five special awards will be given during the event: Educator of the Year; Secondary Educator of the Year, for a teacher in grades seven to 12; Elementary Educator of the Year, for a teacher in kindergarten to sixth grade; Golden Educator of the Year, for a teacher with at least 20 years of teaching experience; and Young Educator of the Year, for a teacher with no more than 10 years of teaching experience.

Register HERE.