On Thursday morning 11 recipients of this year’s PTAC Essence Awards were honored at Havemeyer. In attendance were interim Superintendent Ralph Mayo, GHS interim headmaster Rick Piotrowski and Executive Director oft he Greenwich Alliance for Education Julie Faryniarz. The Essence Awards were created to pay homage to some of the district’s most valued volunteers. “No one who is present here today does their PTA work for selfish reasons or bragging rights,” said Essence Award Committee co-chair Kara Mendelsohn, who said recipients were chosen for their selflessness, ongoing involvement, and willingness to be team members and motivators. The recipients also exemplify the PTA values of collaboration, commitment, respect and integrity. Continue Reading →
