Office On Youth Names Award in Honor of Sharon Mohrmann
by Alisha Vines Director of the Office on Youth
The Orange County Youth Commission is pleased to announce a new award to the annual Garvis Huff Outstanding Youth and Youth Advocate Award ceremony starting in 2021. The new award will be named the “ Sharon Mohrmann Outstanding Elementary Student ” award in honor of longtime Orange County Public School employee, Sharon Mohrmann. The award will recognize 3rd – 5th graders across Orange County for their outstanding accomplishments. Currently, the program only recognizes, middle and high school students and adults.
Sharon Mohrmann crafting with children
Mrs. Mohrmann has worked with Orange County Public Schools for the past 38 years and currently serves as the Gifted and Talented Teacher for Orange Elementary School. Her efforts to make the world a better place for her students include coaching Destination Imagination Teams when volunteers were not available, helping students plant raised garden beds to allow them to harvest and enjoy a salad in the spring, and planting pumpkins in the fall that produced enough so that each of the OES Kindergarteners received one to take home. Additionally, Mrs. Mohrmann has written numerous grants during her time with OCPS to secure funding to purchase supplies to enhance the learning opportunities for her students. Mrs. Mohrmann is an inspiration. Judy Anderson, OCPS Director of Elementary Instruction, stated that Mrs. Mohrmann “ works tirelessly to serve the students, school, and community. She generously gives her time and talents to provide encouragement and opportunities for others. In challenging times such as these, Sharon has found a way to spread her contagious optimism and passion for learning ”. The inaugural “ Sharon Mohrmann Outstanding Elementary Student ” award will be presented at the 2021 Garvis Huff Award Ceremony. “ Following the true spirit of the awards ceremony, and the legacy of Garvis Huff, a founding member of the Office on Youth and Youth Commission, this additional award will acknowledge the dynamic work being done within our community and is a way to honor a person who has touched so many lives ”, stated Mrs. Vines. The Office on Youth is delighted to share the wonderful ideas and accomplishments of our younger population who make their community a better place. Nomination forms for the 2021 awards ceremony will be available at the beginning in February on the Orange County website. The ceremony, normally held in March, will this year be held later because of limitations on gathering due to COVID - 19.
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