Heart and Pride
About the Award
The Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Heart and Pride Award was established in 2023 to recognize the outstanding work of our staff. Each month, staff members, regardless of position can be nominated by anyone in our community for making a true impact on students and GJPS. Our Heart and Pride Committee, which is composed of retired educators and community members, selects two winners each month (October through May, with the exception of January) that are recognized at our Board of Education meetings.
HEART of a LION | POWER of the PRIDE
Previous Heart and Pride Award Winners
| Name | Building | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Bailey | Middle School West | November 2024 |
| Patty Brohard | Goshen Lane Elementary | April 2024 |
| Amy Clark | Middle School West | December 2023 |
| Samantha Davis | Gahanna Lincoln High School | February 2025 |
| Karen Dawson | Royal Manor Elementary | October 2024 |
| Dana Eidens | Preschool/Clark Hall | April 2024 |
| Mary English | High Point Elementary | March 2025 |
| Libby Grubb | Middle School South | February 2024 |
| Karen Hammond | Chapelfield Elementary | May 2025 |
| Abbi Herzberg | Goshen Lane Elementary | December 2024 |
| Tammy Huyghe | Lincoln Elementary | October 2023 |
| Tony Keels | Gahanna Lincoln High School | November 2023 |
| Carol Knott | Middle School East | October 2023 |
| Brenda Lindenmayer | Gahanna Lincoln High School | March 2025 |
| Kevin Mishler | Middle School South | February 2024 |
| Laura Montgomery | Middle School East | February 2025 |
| Hannah Morris | Preschool | April 2025 |
| Julie Nelson-Slagle | Gahanna Lincoln High School | December 2023 |
| Jill Ovies | High Point Elementary | March 2024 |
| Ashley Sands | Jefferson Elementary | March 2024 |
| Pam Schilling | Central Office | May 2024 |
| Desiree Schirg | Blacklick Elementary | April 2025 |
| Kelli Sprosty | Middle School East | May 2024 |
| Jenn Stacy | High Point Elementary | December 2024 |
| Jason Streeter | Transportation | October 2024 |
| Christine Tolliver | Blacklick Elementary | November 2023 |
| Rob Williams | Chapelfield Elementary | November 2024 |
| Ashley Williamson | Secondary Buildings | May 2025 |
Criteria for the Award
- All staff members are eligible, regardless of position
- The Heart and Pride Award can only be earned once by an employee
- The winners are selected by a committee made up of retired educators and community members