It is with great excitement that the Norwich City School District recognizes the 2020 Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year. The recipients of the awards were honored at the Board of Education Meeting held on September 16.
Delores Shalna, Director of Food Services, was chosen to receive the Employee of the Year Award. Dr. Diana Bowers, NCSD Interim Superintendent, recognized Dee with a special plaque and commended her for all of the effort that she has put forth to support district families during the extended school closing and into the summer months. Dee has made it a priority to provide all children with access to nutritious meals. Her role in organizing our food preparation and distribution has been critical amidst the current circumstances as many families face hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
High school principal Kisten Giglio presented the Teacher of the Year Award to Kelly Collins-Colosi. Kelly is a social worker in the high school and she has been a leader in countless programs that support both students and families. Kelly has a doctorate in social work and she is a professor through Walden University. In the high school, she is involved in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Program, YES Leads and student government. She also finds time to work in the community with healthcare professionals at Chenango Memorial Hospital and the local United Way. Her life's work is to serve others in whatever capacity needed and it is done with uncompromising passion, enthusiasm and dedication.
The district extends our most sincere thanks and appreciation to both of these outstanding members of our school and our community. Their contributions make a tremendous difference! Congratulations!