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| Barka Student Volunteer of the Year Mackenzie Savard, left, with her principal, Administrator of the Year Dan LaFleur. |
Barka Principal Dan LaFleur was named New Hampshire Administrator of the Year at the Nov. 12 ceremony, and Barka’s PTA was honored as New Hampshire PTA of the Year.
“We’re very proud of the Barka community and the way everybody works as a team,” said Terri Stallings, co-president of the school’s PTA, on Tuesday.
Barka PTA’s executive board is made up of all new members after some overturn last year, Stallings said, so the award has special meaning for the young board.
“We were a little nervous because we started off fresh with some help from our old board,” she said. “None of us even knew each other and now we’re very good friends. We work well together, and I think that shows.” Stallings said the group made extra efforts to bring in new programming, like father-daughter and mother-son dances, and expanded programs like the school’s Angel Fund to assist students in need and their families.
“We’re all about the kids,” she said. “But we also try to focus on building relationships within the families because that comes back to the school, too.”
Co-president Aimee Fahey said Principal LaFleur’s role also makes a big difference in bringing a thriving group of parents and teachers to the group.
“I think one of the reasons for our award is because of Mr. LaFleur,” Fahey said. “He’s so involved and so hands-on that he just makes an impact on the kids lives and the parents lives. He’s engaging and so welcoming to everyone.”
Fahey said LaFleur attends every PTA meeting, along with at least one faculty representative from each grade level and subject.
And with that kind of support from teachers and parents alike, LaFleur said the Barka community stands out.
“The award just really speaks to the collaboration between staff and parents that we have throughout the year. It’s a universal award,” said LaFleur Tuesday of his recognition. “I’m biased, but I feel I work with the best staff on Earth and this award is one that should be shared.”
Fourth-grader Mackenzie Savard was also recognized with a N.H. Student Volunteer of the Year award at the convention, honoring her work raising money for various local charities.
“She’s done great work since I’ve known her, starting in first grade,” said LaFleur. “She’s humble and she’s shy; but as a young lady, she’s done a lot in a little bit of time.”
Mackenzie, who most recently has been selling homemade cat toys and dog bones to benefit the Salem Animal Rescue League, said she just enjoys helping others.
“It makes me feel good because I know people need stuff and I like helping them,” the 9year-old said.
Louise Duys, a third-grade teacher at Barka, was also given an honorable mention for the NH PTA Partner of the Year award for her work with the school’s Relay for Life and Angel Fund programs.
“We’re very proud of the Barka community and the way everybody works as a team,” said Terri Stallings, co-president of the school’s PTA, on Tuesday.
Barka PTA’s executive board is made up of all new members after some overturn last year, Stallings said, so the award has special meaning for the young board.
“We were a little nervous because we started off fresh with some help from our old board,” she said. “None of us even knew each other and now we’re very good friends. We work well together, and I think that shows.” Stallings said the group made extra efforts to bring in new programming, like father-daughter and mother-son dances, and expanded programs like the school’s Angel Fund to assist students in need and their families.
“We’re all about the kids,” she said. “But we also try to focus on building relationships within the families because that comes back to the school, too.”
Co-president Aimee Fahey said Principal LaFleur’s role also makes a big difference in bringing a thriving group of parents and teachers to the group.
“I think one of the reasons for our award is because of Mr. LaFleur,” Fahey said. “He’s so involved and so hands-on that he just makes an impact on the kids lives and the parents lives. He’s engaging and so welcoming to everyone.”
Fahey said LaFleur attends every PTA meeting, along with at least one faculty representative from each grade level and subject.
And with that kind of support from teachers and parents alike, LaFleur said the Barka community stands out.
“The award just really speaks to the collaboration between staff and parents that we have throughout the year. It’s a universal award,” said LaFleur Tuesday of his recognition. “I’m biased, but I feel I work with the best staff on Earth and this award is one that should be shared.”
Fourth-grader Mackenzie Savard was also recognized with a N.H. Student Volunteer of the Year award at the convention, honoring her work raising money for various local charities.
“She’s done great work since I’ve known her, starting in first grade,” said LaFleur. “She’s humble and she’s shy; but as a young lady, she’s done a lot in a little bit of time.”
Mackenzie, who most recently has been selling homemade cat toys and dog bones to benefit the Salem Animal Rescue League, said she just enjoys helping others.
“It makes me feel good because I know people need stuff and I like helping them,” the 9year-old said.
Louise Duys, a third-grade teacher at Barka, was also given an honorable mention for the NH PTA Partner of the Year award for her work with the school’s Relay for Life and Angel Fund programs.
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