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Eight members of the Hazelwood School District staff were honored on March 5 by the Special School District for their work and commitment to special education.

The honorees were recognized during the 2014 Special School District Salutes Banquet. The list of HSD staff receiving awards include:

The Special Ambassador Award, the highest recognition given by SSD for extraordinary commitment to the students and/or staff of SSD:

•        Grayling Tobias, Superintendent

•      Julia Burke, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

•      Jeff Hoese, Hazelwood West High School

•      Aaron Jackson, Hazelwood West High School.

The Key to the Classroom Award recognizes the achievements of teachers using innovate approaches to student learning:

•      Erin Wilson, Hazelwood West High School

The SSD Building Block Award honors paraprofessionals who assist the lives of SSD students:

•      Cindy Fry, Garrett Elementary

•      Charles Harris, Hazelwood West High School

The SSD Lasting Impression Award, recognizes individuals who make a difference in students’ lives both in and out of the classroom.