One of many masterminds behind the famed Jog-a-thon fundraiser that rakes in money to profit college students at Stanley Switlik Elementary Faculty is now the varsity’s Volunteer of the Yr, principal Linda Diaz introduced in a ceremony on Jan. 10.
“Since its inception, the Jog-a-thon has raised tens of 1000’s of {dollars} to profit our college students, contributing over $75,000 since 2021 alone,” the varsity stated in a press launch.
In an software despatched to district officers, Switlik leaders touted Sayer’s contributions to pupil council actions and the varsity’s annual pancake breakfast and musical by way of greater than 35 years of volunteer efforts and a 17-year instructing profession.
“Whether it is an occasion that goes on at Stanley Switlik, Ginger is there to offer each ounce of assist she will be able to,” the appliance states. “She is the rationale native companies, households and your complete group of Marathon develop nearer collectively to help our faculty, all due to her excellent high quality of service with Stanley Switlik Elementary Faculty. Her professionalism and high quality of service transcend our expectations when requested for a volunteer.”
“It was a complete shock, and really a lot appreciated,” Sayer advised the Weekly. “Our little group has so many who’ve helped the colleges yr after yr. Our three youngsters went by way of the colleges right here from kindergarten, and now it’s the grandkids, so it’s been straightforward to go the additional mile when it advantages household and neighbors. I’m extremely honored to be acknowledged.”