2018-2019 LIFECHANGER


Tami Rockenbaugh

Position: 4th Grade Teacher
School: Dohron Wilson Elementary School
School District: Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District
City, State: Mechanicsburg , OH

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Tami Rockenbaugh was nominated by her mother-in-law, Teresa Rockenbaugh.

As a fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Rockenbaugh is compassionate with her students and takes the time to make sure they understand their assignments. She even offers tutoring for students who need a little extra help. Mrs. Rockenbaugh helps with school fundraising functions and always offers unique ideas to make money or improve the school.

"If you ask any single parent whose child has had Tami as a teacher, they would tell you she goes above and beyond her duties," Teresa said. "As my daughter-in-law, she is always willing to help when something comes up' as in the case of my 100 year old father, who just went through two cancer surgeries in less than 3 months. Tami is always willing to go the extra mile to help me with his care. If you contact school personnel, they will agree she is the cream of the crop. Her moral and ethical standards are above school policy, and I feel she is a well-deserving teacher. My daughter-in-law is the teacher that every child should have."




Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

August 9th, 2018 – Mechanicsburg, OH – Dohron Wilson Elementary School fourth grade teacher Tami Rockenbaugh has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award.

 

About LifeChanger of the Year

 

Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

 

Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Seventeen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2018-2019 school year.

 

·         (1) Grand Prize Winner – will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school/district.

·         (4) Grand Prize Finalists – will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.

·         (10) LifeChanger Award Winners – will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district.

·         (1) Spirit Award Winner – This award is given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.

·         (1) Spotlight Award Winner – This award is given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year. For 2018-19, the Spotlight Award will be given to a nominee who works in a counseling role (e.g, guidance counselor, social worker). The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.

Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The grand prize finalists will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in April 2019 in Hawaii, where the Grand Prize Winner will be revealed.

 

Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be K-12 teachers or school district employees. To be considered for an award, nominees must

 

·         Make a positive impact in the lives of students

·         Enhance their school or district’s atmosphere, culture and pride

·         Demonstrate exemplary leadership at the school and/or district level

·         Possess a proven record of professional excellence

·         Show commitment to building a nurturing environment that supports learning

·         Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards

A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found at http://lifechangeroftheyear.com/showspirit/.