Spirit of Methacton Award

Hilary Craig - Professional Staff 

Ms. Craig is a dedicated educator who empowers every student to reach their full potential by fostering a supportive classroom. She goes above and beyond to build meaningful relationships, ensuring that each student feels valued and understood. Beyond her classroom, she actively contributes to our entire school community, leading Student Council and spearheading initiatives that make our school a better place for all. Her passion, commitment, and unwavering support for students truly set her apart as a role model for both her peers and the young minds she inspires every day.

Tyonia Jones - Support Staff

Tyonia has served as a positive team player since her first day at Skyview. She quickly became immersed in the work of PBIS and supporting all students. You can often find Tynoia working directly with students at Skyview with a smile on her face. She goes above and beyond to support students with whatever they may need, and her genuine kindness and compassion are truly strengths. The relationships she has built with the students and staff at Skyview are meaningful and positive, and we are incredibly grateful that she is a part of our Skyview community!

Rachel Fitzgerald - Student

Rachel is a remarkable student who leads with honesty, integrity, and kindness in all that she does. She is deeply trusted by her peers and teachers alike, always willing to lend a helping hand and do what is right. Beyond the classroom, she showcases her dedication and teamwork through ice hockey while also expressing her creativity and passion in theater. Her strong character and involvement make her a shining example of excellence at our school.

Nma Emeh - Volunteer

We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Emeh, whose dedication to our PBIS team helps strengthen the connection between our school and our greater community. Her positivity, effective communication, and commitment to serving as a liaison make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families. As a PBIS parent representative, she plays a vital role in supporting our mission and fostering a positive school culture. We truly appreciate her ongoing dedication to PBIS and helping us SOAR at Skyview!

Stephanie Berardelli - Professional Staff 

Stephanie Berardelli serves the Arcola student body as a school counselor. Her work to support students begins first thing each day and lasts well past the typical end of the day. Whether it be helping students get organized in the morning, or providing supervision and support for students who stay after school to get caught up on some work, Steph is always checking in on her students and is willing to help them succeed.
 
Steph does a great job communicating with families and is very resourceful in providing recommendations so our students can reach their potential. Steph always extends a listening ear for students who need to share a concern and works diligently to support our 7th grade students as they transition to Arcola. Steph treats every student the way we would want our own children to be treated: with care, genuine concern, and kindness. We appreciate Steph and her daily efforts to make Arcola a place where each student feels welcome and cared for.

Venessa Polinski - Support Staff

Venessa Polinski is a valued member of the Arcola family, serving as Arcola’s Attendance Secretary. Venessa works hard to ensure that student attendance information is accurately submitted and recorded each day. Attention to detail and collaboration are two of her standout strengths.  Venessa’s smiling face and pleasant personality are always on display to greet students and staff members in need of assistance at the attendance window. In addition, Mrs. Polinski is occasionally stationed at the main office front desk, where she enthusiastically greets visitors, directs phone calls, and otherwise assists the office staff in a variety of ways.  Venessa’s many positive contributions to the Arcola community are recognized and appreciated!

Ethan Carver - Student

Ethan Carver is an 8th grade student at Arcola and a young man who has a bright future ahead of him. Two of Ethan’s greatest attributes are what we wish for all our students: simply to be respectful and kind. Ethan not only demonstrates these qualities to the staff at Arcola, but also to his peers. Ethan participates in extracurricular activities and can often be seen after school working to improve himself as a student-athlete. Ethan always displays a positive attitude, which is contagious. For all of these reasons, Ethan is truly a leader at Arcola and the impression and difference he has made here really stands out! Keep up the great work, Ethan!

Larcena Johnson - Volunteer

Larcena Johnson serves as the president of the Arcola Home & School, and epitomizes what it means to reflect the Spirit of Methacton! Larcena 
spends countless hours planning activities for students and supporting teachers and programs. She is so full of energy and brings her all to everything in which she is involved. She truly wants what is best for the students at Arcola and her leadership demonstrates that time and time again. Larcena brings out the best in each member of the team she leads. As a Methacton graduate, she understands the importance of giving back and honoring the traditions of this great district! We are so blessed to have her support. Her contributions to Arcola are greatly appreciated!

Shannon Clark - Professional Staff 

Mrs. Shannon Clark serves Arrowhead Elementary as a 1st grade teacher. On a daily basis, Shannon demonstrates a strong passion for teaching and finds joy in seeing students grow and succeed. Our students, staff, and families love Mrs. Clark. She is kind, caring, and engaging. Further she is student centered and a team player. It is evident through her teaching style, energy, and humor that she puts students first. Thank you, Shannon for all of your hard work. You create a safe and nurturing learning environment, for our students, and it is clear how much our students look up to you. Keep up the wonderful work!

Jennifer MacGregor - Support Staff

Mrs. Jennifer MacGregor serves Arrowhead as an instructional assistant. Jen goes above and beyond in helping our students. Whether it is helping students during our Practice, Intervention, and Enrichment (PIE) times or serving as a substitute teacher, Jen is dedicated, patient, and caring. These characteristics truly make a difference in the lives our students. Jen, your positivity, energy and creativity does noes not go unnoticed. We are truly thankful to have you part of our school team and family. Thank you so much for everything you do for our students, staff, community, and school! Outstanding effort!

Janel Denis - 4th Grade Student

Janel is a such a positive role model for our student body. She is a true leader who sets a positive example for all to follow. She displays a strong work ethic in her academics. She shows kindness toward everyone she interacts with. She is a helper, a leader, and just a wonderful person. The world needs more people like Janel. We are so honored and humbled to have Janel attend Arrowhead. Thank you for being such a wonderful student and role model for us. We are so proud of you, Janel!

Erin Cardwell - Volunteer

Mrs. Erin Cardwell serves Arrowhead Elementary School as a volunteer and our Home and School treasurer. We express our heartfelt gratitude for her time and dedication to our students, staff, and families. Mrs. Cardwell also serves the district as a volunteer on the Methacton Coordinating Council. Her willingness to volunteer and support our school and district is exceptional. Erin is student-centered, extremely thorough, and very kind. Thank you for being such a supportive and outstanding volunteer for our students, school, and families. We appreciate you!

The Spirit of Methacton Recipients for January 2025 are:

• Kathleen Everett - Farina Administrative Building 
• Michele Terranova - Aramark
• Diane Gambone - First Student Transportation
• Robert 'Jack' Peoples - Facilities

Kathleen Everett - Farina Administrative Building 
Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Kathleen Everett is the epitome of professionalism and dedication to supporting Methacton! Kathleen is very organized and is always willing to lend a hand whenever needed. Kathleen started her career with the district in September 2017, serving as the Secretary to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Kathleen organizes student teachers, updates the many curriculum documents, supports student registration, and works with Federal Programs, to name just a few of her contributions. Kathleen helps to promote and build a positive community for the staff at Farina with various celebrations and festivities. Thank you, Kathleen, for all that you do to support the students, teachers, administrators, and families here in Methacton!

Michele Terranova - Aramark
Food Service Worker at Arrowhead

Michele has been working at Arrowhead Elementary since September 28, 2011—13 years and counting! She is an exceptional employee who collaborates effectively with both students and staff. At the beginning of each school year, when students are learning their ID numbers, Michele takes the time to help them find strategies to memorize the PIN, which they use throughout the year to purchase lunch. Michele is easygoing and consistently goes the extra mile for everyone. She readily fulfills any requests made of her.

Diane Gambone - First Student
Driver

Diane, a Methacton alumna, has been an asset to the district’s transportation system since she came on board in 2014. Known for her conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to her community, she is a favorite among staff and students. When Diane suffered an injury earlier this year, she was determined to return to work quickly. When she did, she was greeted by a display of heartfelt cards from students lining the walls of her bus - a testament to her great impact on her students. Diane consistently goes above and beyond on her routes, calling in accidents, stranded pedestrians, or loose animals that she sees so they can get the proper help. We are lucky to have Diane in the Methacton community!

Robert "Jack" Peoples - Facilities
Custodian

Robert “Jack” Peoples has quickly become an invaluable member of the Methacton High School custodial team in his nearly three years of service. Known for his reliability and dedication, Jack consistently goes above and beyond his regular duties. He is often called upon to serve as Head Custodian at other schools to cover absences and volunteers to be on call for after-hours building issues, including during holidays and weekends. Jack’s willingness to step in wherever needed, along with his strong teamwork ethic, makes him a go-to person that his colleagues and supervisors can always count on. His contributions reflect not only his commitment to his work but also his dedication to the success and smooth operation of the school community.

January 2025's awardees represent Worcester Elementary School.

The recipients from Worcester are:

• Na Park - Professional Staff
• Jodi Lattanze - Support Staff
• Myra Pawar - Student
• Nikki Scott & Ann Campbell - Volunteers

Na Park - Professional Staff

Na is an energetic third grade teacher who is always looking for new and fun ways to engage her lucky students. She does an excellent job differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, and students feel included and welcome in her classroom. Na has a positive attitude, and consistently goes above and beyond for her students and co-workers. She has shown leadership within our school community by volunteering for various committees over the years and is currently serving as a pilot teacher for our new science resource. Na makes every one of her fortunate students feel valued, and we are so fortunate to have her as a teacher at Worcester.

Jodi Lattanze - Support Staff

Jodi is an amazing school nurse. She is always willing to help and goes the extra mile for the students at Worcester. Jodi has a positive attitude and approaches all situations with a sense of calm and clarity. She is a collaborative team member and works to ensure the physical and emotional needs of our students are met. Jodi also has a great sense of humor and consistently makes fellow staff members smile. Worcester’s students adore her; she makes each of them feel special. We appreciate Jodi’s dedication and all that she does for the families, staff, and students at Worcester.

Myra Pawar

Myra is a fourth grade student at Worcester and exemplifies our school and district core values. At school, Myra is on our Student Council and serves as a member of our Safety Patrol. She also participates in classical dance and performed in our Talent Show last year. For the past three years, Myra has helped our school community by organizing and running a food drive during Diwali. The food collected was then donated to the Methacton Backpack program, providing meals and snacks for fellow students in our community. As you can tell, Myra is a very special young lady. We are so happy that Myra is a Worcester wolf!

Nikki Scott & Ann Campbell 

Both Nikki and Ann are remarkable volunteers at Worcester! They can often be found in the library helping to check books in and out and have become experts at shelving books! Both Nikki and Ann hold leadership positions on our Home & School Association, volunteer for many school events, and organize fun activities for all of Worcester to enjoy. For several years, Ann has created remarkable teacher appreciation celebrations and organized our Winter Workshop, a much-loved fundraiser during the holiday season. Nikki leads our school movie nights, started our “We Love Worcester” spirit day, and never runs out of ideas to promote spirit within our school…not to mention, she’s always ready to design a t-shirt! 
Worcester is lucky to have parent volunteers, but we are even luckier to have Nikki and Ann as volunteers. Thank you for your creative ideas, your time, and your commitment to Worcester.