From staff reports
The Clarion County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees held an awards ceremony during its spring meeting at Highland Oaks at Water Run on May 19.
The Lauretta Woodson Awards recipients were named at this ceremony. The purpose of this award is to recognize an educator and a support professional who have exhibited creativity, initiative, or productivity relevant to the learning process and growth of children.
Those chosen to receive this award was Lorna Ondrasik, gifted and social studies teacher at Clarion-Limestone School District and Kathleen Wise, special education aide for Riverview Intermediate Unit at Keystone School District.
Wise has been an aide in the emotional support classroom for 23 years. Her colleagues recommended Wise due to her great contribution to the program.
Prior to the awards, the membership enjoyed a presentation by the Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit. Employees of the Unit A.J. Moore and Emily Keister provided an informational lesson on their mission and methods. With the help of Australian Shepard Benji, they also provided an outdoor demonstration of training.
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