The three Crawford AuSable School District recipients of the Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award this year were Jordan Kulhanek (English Teacher), Carrie Wilkinson (Science/Math Teacher), and Renee Lewicki (District Literacy Coach). Superintendent Tim Sanchez announced the awards during a school professional development day on August 21.
About the award: “The Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation’s Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award was created and funded by her husband Roger Kesseler to recognize CASD educators who have done outstanding work in their positions.
Phyllis graduated from Grayling in 1951. Upon her graduation, she was hired as the superintendent’s secretary and business manager. She was a high-performing employee and truly loved the job. Throughout her life, Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler greatly valued the importance of a quality education for all students.”