Precious Blood teacher Kathy Wolf recognized for her dedication
Katherine Wolf of Precious Blood School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2014-15 school year, and awarded $1,000 for her dedication and commitment to students.
Kathy was not only surprised to receive the award, her parents, John and Annita Diehl, as well as her sister Bethany Diehl, surprised her by driving down from Crawfordsville, Ind. for the special announcement today.
Her husband, Jeremy Wolf, and the couple’s three children Austin, Madison, and Cameron were also there and were joined by Jeremy’s parents Kenny and Marilyn Wolf and many more family members. Her neighbors came by as well and were joined by many of her students’ parents.
The whole group was crammed into a dressing room adjacent to the stage where Maureen Moore, Leaders in Education program director, presented Kathy with the award. As the surprise unfolded on stage, the whole group began to exit the room and Kathy did her best to hug many between her tears of surprise.
“I am very humbled by this,” Kathy said between tears. “I appreciate the money. I appreciate the award. But, the students and the families mean so much to me. It just means so much to me.”
Kathy began her teaching career in 1999 and has taught at Precious Blood since 2001 where she currently teaches third grade.
As a dedicated third grade teacher, Kathy combines her compassion and heart for her students with high academic expectations. Every student that walks into her classroom is welcomed as well as challenged to work to the best of their ability.
She was commended for her ability to build strong relationships with the students and parents who are part of her class.
According to Kathy, being part of Precious Blood has allowed her to build close relationships with her students and their parents. “We are all family,” she said.
The Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals — from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors — who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders.
“We are grateful for the inspiration Katherine Wolf provides to her students, and we applaud her leadership within the school community,” said Greg Boyce, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Energy. “Mrs. Wolf is to be commended as an individual who excels at her profession, and we are pleased to recognize her as a Peabody Energy Leader in Education.”
The Leaders program was developed in Missouri in 2009 and reflects Peabody’s commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where the company’s employees live and work by honoring those who inspire students.
The 2014-2015 award program is continuing to accept nominations and is open to educational professionals of public, private and independent schools in designated communities where Peabody Energy employees live and work. Nominations may be made at www.PeabodyEnergyLeadersInEducation.org.
Honorees are selected from a diverse group of educators. They can range from veteran teachers to individuals in support staff roles such as administrators, coaches or counselors. Each 2014-2015 Leader in Education will be honored at an awards gala after this school year, where one will be named Educator of the Year and awarded $5,000.
