2022 Educator of the Year Awards

3/3/2022

For over two decades now, The Chamber’s Success School has championed excellence in education with the annual awards ceremony, which recognizes the best teachers and programs in accredited schools across Monroe County. This year eight educators, one educational program, and one lifetime achievement recipient were honored in a community celebration at the 21st Annual Educator of the Year Awards that was held on the evening of Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington’s Shreve Hall. The program featured student-led entertainment with a performance from the Tri-North Jazz Band.

(L-R) Michelle Qualley, Caitlin Leichter, Danielle Butler, Amber Harrison, Cathy Hastings, Rebecca Guest-Scott, Meg Whittaker, Angela Cannon, Meighan Scott, Choonhyun Jeon

The Outstanding Educator Awards recognize outstanding service and dedication to the field of education, fellow educators, and Monroe County youth. Congratulations to our eight outstanding educators:

Danielle Butler, Kindergarten Teacher at Edgewood Primary School
Angela Cannon, English Teacher at Bloomington High School North
Amber Harrison, Pre-School Lead at Edgewood Early Childhood Center
Choonhyun E. Jeon, ELL, Cultural Competency & Diversity Coordinator at MCCSC
Caitlin Leichter, STEAM Coach at Edgewood Intermediate School
Michelle Qualley, Special Education at Jackson Creek Middle School
Meighan Scott, Ready School Coach at Edgewood Junior High School
Meg Whittaker, Media Specialist at Tri-North Middle School

The Leading Light Award is for an educational program that demonstrates outstanding service and dedication with innovative or exemplary programs that enhance our education community. This year’s awardee is:

EdgeMedia at Edgewood Junior High School

The Lifetime Achievement Award is for one individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of outstanding commitment to education. This year’s lifetime achievement awardee is:

Cathy Hastings, 8th grade Science Teacher at Edgewood Junior High

See photos from this years award ceremony below.

Thank you to our sponsors that helped make this event possible: Solution Tree, Andy Mohr Honda, Cook Group, German American Bank, IU Credit Union, RCV Roofing, Gutters & Siding, First Financial Bank, Hoosier Energy, Ivy Tech Community College, ROI, and The Herald Times.