Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public School Jan/Feb 2016 | Page 12

Weddington Middle teacher is Nov. ‘Hometown Hero’

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Nicole Schroedel, a math teacher at Weddington Middle, is pictured
with her class after being named the November Hometown Hero.

Nicole Schroedel, a math teacher at Weddington Middle has been
named the November Hometown Hero for UCPS.
During a surprise presentation with Principal Marcus Leake and
administrators on Nov. 9, Schroedel was awarded a certificate and a
$250 check for classroom supplies and a pizza party from Charles G.
Monett III and Associates.
Her students cheered and immediately began to congratulate her
and give hugs.
“I love my kids more than anything and there’s nothing I wouldn’t
do for them,” Schroedel said. “I am so excited and very honored.”
Schroedel began her teaching career in Ohio eight years ago. She
has been teaching in UCPS for four years.
The nominations for the Hometown Hero Teacher Appreciation
Award are ongoing throughout the school year. Winners are chosen
based on the number of votes through an online voting contest held
on the law firm’s website.

- This article written by Tahira Stalberte, Chief Communications
Officer and provided courtesy of the Communications Office of the Union
County Public Schools.

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Hemby Bridge Elem. teacher Dec. Hometown Hero

The votes are
in! Valerie Dybel
of Hemby Bridge
received the
Hometown Hero
award for December.
Dybel, a
kindergarten teacher,
was surprised with
a $250 gift card for
classroom supplies
Valerie Dybel, left, a teacher at Hemby
and a pizza coupon
Bridge Elementary School, received the
for her students on
Hometown Hero award for December. Also
Thursday, Dec. 10.
pictured is her principal, Stephanie Burris.
“My heart is
very warm,” Dybel
said. “This is very special because it’s been a new experience with
changing schools and states. Knowing that I can make a difference in
their day is what keeps me here.”
Each month the Charles G. Monnett & Associates law firm honors
teachers [