Sharon Davis-Stubbe Awards

Each year OAACE presents different awards in honor of Sharon Davis-Stubbe. Ms. Davis-Stubbe was a longtime supporter of adult and continuing education within the state of Ohio. These awards include an outstanding teacher, administrator, support staff, and contributor. The nominees are selected by a committee of practitioners and the awards are presented during the annual OAACE conference.

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Congratulations to all of the past years’ award winners!

OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR

  • Chris Richards, Seeds of Literacy, 2021
  • Julie Thurmann, Cincinnati Aspire, 2020
  • Mike Flaig, Scioto County Aspire, 2019
  • Helen Poti, Polaris Career Center, 2018
  • Maureen Daly, State of Ohio Instructor of the Year, 2017
  • Marjorie Pyles-Hearst, Northeast Region Instructor of the Year, 2017
  • Mary Jane Bacome, State Instructor of the Year, 2016
  • Cindy Daniels, State Instructor of the Year, 2015
  • Kathleen McDonnell, Northeast Region Instructor of the Year, 2015
  • Geri Ryan, Northwest Region Instructor of the Year, 2014
  • Julie Stoffel, State Instructor of the Year, 2014
  • Gail Browning, State of Ohio Instructor of the Year, 2013
  • Sheryl Risner, Regional Instructor of the Year, Northwest Region, 2013
  • Linda McBride & Marta Caceres, Regional Instructors of the Year, Southwest Region, 2013
  • Paula Mehl and Karen Rummler, 2012
  • Mary Ellen McKinley, 2011
  • Connie Shriver, 2010
  • Karen Ross, 2009
  • Leslie Farr, 2008
  • Paula Mullet, 2007
  • Larry Klingler, 2006
  • Rita Sayre, 2005
  • Jill Kramer, 2004
  • Nancy Schwab, 2003
  • Frances Strayer, 2002

OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR

  • Dr. Carmine Stewart, Seeds of Literacy, 2021
  • Joe McGowan, Ohio University, 2020
  • Laure Gauntner, Maplewood Career Center, 2019
  • Emily Hartzler, Wayne County Schools Career Center, 2018
  • Dr. Peg Morelli, Upper Valley Career Center ABLE Director, 2016
  • Bonnie Entler, Seeds of Literacy, 2015
  • Rick McIntosh, Project Learn, 2014
  • Dee Bell, Regional Director of the Year, State Coordinator of the Year, 2013
  • Doris Schoning, Northwest Region, 2013
  • Charney Fitz, Mid-East Career and Technology Center, 2012
  • Holly Pletcher, 2010
  • Susan Sheehan, 2007
  • Norma Wetzel, 2006
  • David McQuown, 2005
  • Sharon Halter, 2003
  • Jerry Drone, 2002

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF

  • Eunice Cabrera, Cuyahoga Community College Aspire, 2019
  • Holly Rose, Warren County Career Center, 2018
  • Denise Blair, Pickaway-Ross CTC, 2011
  • Shirley Danley, Mid-East CTC, 2010
  • Sue Peters, 2009
  • Mary Cook, 2008
  • Donna Turski, 2007
  • Robin Peck, 2005
  • Nancy Bolton and Fay Pigg, 2004
  • Joyce Sheets, Ohio Department of Education, 2003
  • Sarah Reyes-Cairo, 2002

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR

  • Carrie Fife, 2016
  • June Blauvelt, 2015
  • Ken Blanchard, 2014
  • Keith Hyde, WorkForce Services Unlimited, 2012
  • Vicki Fourman, Clark County Literacy Coalition, 2011
  • St Paul’s United Church of Christ, 2008
  • Time Warner Cable, 2007
  • George Marshal Adkins, 2006
  • Jack Frech, 2004
  • Akron-Summit County Public Library, 2002