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THE RAYS OF SUNSHINE
All of us can think of special individuals who always manage to find time to help other people. 14/WILI and the Mohegan Sun have a name for those special people. They are Connecticut’s RAYS OF SUNSHINE, and together we’re paying tribute to them. Hear acceptance interviews with many of our Ray of Sunshine winners by clicking here. To nominate someone, simply email wayne @ wili.com or snail mail your entry to WILI Ray of Sunshine, 720 Main Street, Willimantic, Ct. 06226 with a few details on why your nominee is special.
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The Current Ray of Sunshine is Kathy Cote |
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| Kathy Cote (center) with nominators Heather Silera and Shannon Andros
Kathy Cote of Norwich is our latest Ray of Sunshine Award winner. Shannon Andros’ nomination letter said:
I am writing to nominate Kathy Cote for the Ray of Sunshine award. Kathy is the principal for NFA’s alternative program Sachem Academy. She is truly inspiring to work for. Her positive attitude and caring disposition are contagious. Kathy is the heart and soul of our program. She treats every single one of her students and staff members like they are part of her family. She has built a community here at Sachem where people use compassion and kindness. She has done that by continually going above and beyond to make sure everyone feels loved and welcome. She advocates for students when they have trouble finding their voice. She is open to ideas and thinks outside box to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our students. She always rocks spirit week! She spreads positivity by holding holiday competitions and community events that encourage parent participation, and never forgets a birthday. She shows students a new side of themselves that they never knew existed. She inspires students to work harder and to be kinder. Above all, she is an extraordinary leader. I feel incredibly lucky to learn from her. She has taught me to be a better teacher and a better human being. She is my ray of sunshine at school and is making not just our school, but also our world a better place.
Sincerely,
Shannon Andros
Social Studies teacher, NFA
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| Ray of Sunshine Archive: |
| November 2018 – Kathy Cote |
| August 2018 – Nicole Henry |
| May 2018 – Adrianne DeVivo |
| February 2018 – Mike and Glenn Morell |
| November 2017 – Phil Pavone |
| August 2017 – Pat Tolokan |
| May 2017 – Carolyn Stanich |
| February 2017 – Rita Perry |
| November 2016 – Jonathan Wadsworth |
| August 2016 – Marie Hakmiller |
| May 2016 – Lorraine Strenkowski |
| February 2016 – Alice Bury |
| December 2015 – Rosemarie Bessette |
| August 2015 – Tonya Landrie Ohlund |
| May 2015 – Karen Schenck |
| February 2015 – Maurice Simard |
| November 2014 – Dorothy Stevens |
| August 2014 – Phyllis Pintal |
| May 2014 – Karen Porter |
| March 2014 – Joan Merritt |
| November 2013 – Ron Pires |
| August 2013 – Dorothy Deptula |
| May 2013 – AnnMarie Poudrier |
| March 2013 – Frank Kristoff |
| January 2013 – Bil Czmyr |
| August 2012 – Patti Sue Brown |
| May 2012 – Bobbi Brown |
| February 2012 – Judy Prescott |
| November 2011 – Kathy Pekarovic |
| August 2011 – Dee and Dale Hammon |
| May 2011 – Sandy Reed |
| February 2011 – Rich Balogh |
| November 2010 – Lisa Baker Rose |
| September 2010 – Dan Hill |
| May 2010 – Susan Humes |
| February 2010 – Donna Charron |
| November 2009 – Pamela Bibeau |
| August 2009 – Joan Morin |
| June 2009 – Kay Roan |
| March 2009 – Marion Russo |
| December 2008 – Frank and Shirley Mauro |
| November 2008 – Charlene Perry |
| October 2008 – Angela LaTour |
| September 2008 – Joan Goba |
| August 2008 – Donna Clauson |
| July 2008 – Rosa Tirado |
| June 2008 – Barbara Leary |
| May 2008 – Kord Baker |
| April 2008 – Joe Henry |
| March 2008 – Barbara Colon |
| February 2008 – Charlie Wynn |
| January 2008 – Jessica Medina |
| December 2007 – Linda Harbec |
| November 2007 – Richard Kelley |
| October 2007 – Lynn White |
| September 2007 – Paul Doyle |
| July 2007 – Pam Horrocks |
| June 2007 – Lauren Perrotti |
| May 2007 – Jean DeSmet |
| April 2007 – Gen Micali |
| February 2007 – Belinda Clark |
| January 2007 – Miriam Epstein |
| December 2006 – Anita Sebestyen |
| November 2006 – Eileen Spear |
| October 2006 – Monique Roy |
| September 2006 – Helen Card |
| August 2006 – Joan Doiron |
| July 2006 – Roddy McComber |
| June 2006 – Tom Beardsley |
| May 2006 – Victor and Martha Funderburk |
| March 2006 – Barry Shayer |
| February 2006 – Judith Jencks |
| January 2006 – Ray Milvae |
