Diocesan Special Award Winners

Pictured (L to R): Ryan Burkett, Amy Shoaf and Casey Goff
16 Aug, 2023
Congratulations to our faculty members that received special awards from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis at the recent in-service day.
Upper School teacher Ryan Burkett was awarded the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award. The recipient of this award is a person whose dedication, commitment, self-sacrifice, and kindness to everyone represent the heart of Catholic education.
Junior High teacher Casey Goff was awarded the St. John Bosco Award for Total Christian Formation of Students. This award is given to an educator in the Diocese that has consistently exhibited the Salesian-charism, the ability to interconnect the spiritual, academic, physical, and social education of students.
Early Childhood Center teacher Amy Shoaf was awarded the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Award for Innovations in the Classroom. The educator that receives this award has designed and successfully implemented innovative teaching techniques in their classroom.
The following educators were presented awards in recognition of their dedication and years of service to Catholic schools in Memphis:
Elizabeth Bennett - 20 years
Amy Cluck - 20 years
Michelle Griggs - 20 years
Katie Marking - 20 years
Ginger Jordan - 25 years
Stephanie Maness - 25 years
Jay Mathis - 25 years
Renata Novarese - 25 years
Karen Leone - 30 years
We are proud of these amazing teachers and their well-deserved recognition. Their dedication to our students makes Christ visible to us every day!
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