Each year, with the help of Armstrong, United Way of Butler County recognizes active public school educators who exemplify leadership and outstanding dedication to students and the wider community through the Red Apple Awards. New for 2012, an award will also be presented to a current Pre-K Educator holding a PA teaching certificate and teaching in a Butler County Based Pre-K Early Education program. With the help of area businesses, we are once again able to enhance the program by presenting each winner, not only with their beautiful crystal apple award, but also with a gift of $500 designated towards educational purposes or needs in the building or department that they represent.

In 2011, $5,000 in cash grants benefitted 1,434 students and more than 100 faculty members with music, fitness, science and technology equipment. It also covered fees for student certifications, uniforms and equipment.

Pre-KKathleen Ditch, BC3 Creative Learning CenterButler Area School DistrictPatricia L. Saeler, Summit Elementary SchoolKarns City Area School DistrictElaine Custer, Jr./Sr. High SchoolMars Area School DistrictRebecca Laubach, Mars Area High SchoolMoniteau School DistrictKylene Gordon, Dassa McKinney Elementary SchoolSeneca Valley School DistrictMichael “Mickey” Flood, Seneca Valley Middle SchoolSlippery Rock Area School DistrictDonna Glenn, Slippery Rock Elementary SchoolSouth Butler County School DistrictLisa M. Adler, Knoch Middle SchoolButler County Area Vocational-Technical SchoolWilliam D. Rearick, Heavy Equipment RepairButler County Community CollegeNancy Jean Rose, Graphic DesignSlippery Rock UniversityDr. Christine Walsh, Elementary Early Childhood

Butler County Community CollegeEducation FoundationButler Health SystemCitizens BankDiehl Accounting & Financial Services PC (Two Awards)Hunter Truck Sales & Service, Inc.Waltman Furniture CompanyPittsburgh Association for theEducation of Young ChildrenRotary Club of Cranberry Township ~ SunriseThe Utz Agency/Kansas City Life InsuranceUAW Local Union 3303

Liane Chisholm, Retired, Butler Area School DistrictJane Eisenhart, Seneca Valley School DistrictJody Harbison, Mars Area School DistrictPhyllis Laporte, Retired, Mars Area School DistrictTheresa Lombardo, Slippery Rock Area School DistrictStefanie Maccaglia, Moniteau School DistrictMark Mann, Butler EagleJohn McCool Jr., Retired, Butler Area School DistrictDr. Nicholas Neupauer, Butler County Community CollegeJacqueline Pfeiffer, Retired, South Butler County School DistrictDr. Patricia Scheffler, Ed D., Grove City CollegeRenee Steele, Karns City Area School DistrictJudith Zuzack, Children’s Creative Learning Center