2018 TAP Founder's Award

Leaders and staff from West Goshen Elementary School, as well as Goshen Community Schools leaders and officials, take to the stage to celebrate West Goshen's 2018 TAP Founder's Award. The honor, created by NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken (far left) comes with a $50,000 cash prize. NIET CEO Dr. Gary Stark (far right) joined Lowell Milken in the presentation.

From left to right: Lowell Milken; Goshen Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Diane Woodworth; Goshen Community Schools Executive Master Teacher Dr. Lisa Puckett; Goshen Community Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Professional Development Tammy Ummel; TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park; TAP Master Teacher Aimee Schade; TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois; TAP Mentor Teacher Lauren Moore; Goshen Community Schools Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Dr. Alan Metcalfe; TAP Mentor Teacher Carrie Garber; TAP Mentor Teacher Ruth Metcalfe; Assistant Principal Karen Brock; Principal Lori Line; and Dr. Gary Stark.

Upon NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken's announcement of West Goshen's receipt of the 2018 TAP Founder's Award, the teachers jump to their feet and congratulate each other.

In the foreground, TAP Mentor Teacher Carrie Garber (left) and TAP Master Teacher Aimee Schade; in the background to the left, TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois (facing back) and TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park.

West Goshen Elementary School Assistant Principal Karen Brock and Principal Lori Line celebrate their 2018 TAP Founder's Award while watching a video featuring the school's significant achievements. TAP Mentor Teacher Ruth Metcalfe is pictured to the right of Line and TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois, pictured behind Brock, is wiping away happy tears.

West Goshen teachers are excited to watch a video showing students' reactions−and thunderous cheers−to the 2018 TAP Founder's Award announcement. Watch it on NIET's Twitter page. 

From left to right: Assistant Principal Karen Brock; TAP Master Teacher Aimee Schade; TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois; TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park; and Principal Lori Line.

NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken visits with West Goshen educators and congratulates them on their 2018 TAP Founder's Award.

From left to right: TAP Mentor Teacher Ruth Metcalfe; Lowell Milken; TAP Master Teacher Aimee Schade; Principal Lori Line; TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park; Assistant Principal Karen Brock; TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois; and TAP Mentor Teacher Lauren Moore.

NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken celebrates the 2018 TAP Founder's Award with West Goshen educators.

From left to right: TAP Mentor Teacher Ruth Metcalfe; TAP Mentor Teacher Carrie Garber; TAP Master Teacher Aimee Schade; Principal Lori Line; Lowell Milken; TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park; Assistant Principal Karen Brock; TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois; and TAP Mentor Teacher Lauren Moore.

West Goshen Elementary School educators celebrate their 2018 TAP Founder's Award and $50,000 cash prize. 

From left to right: TAP Mentor Teacher Lauren Moore; TAP Mentor Teacher Ruth Metcalfe; TAP Mentor Teacher Holly DuBois; TAP Mentor Teacher Aimee Schade; Principal Lori Line; TAP Mentor Teacher Mindy Park; TAP Mentor Teacher Carrie Garber; and Assistant Principal Karen Brock.