Salute to Education Breakfast

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The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Mitch Hovey, Superintendent, Fullerton School District, as 2012 Educator of the Year. Dr. Hovey will be presented the prestigious award at the Chamber’s Annual Salute to Education breakfast, on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 a.m., at Fullerton College, located at 321 E. Chapman Ave.  Tickets are $35 may be purchased by calling (714) 871-3100 by May 25. The event is sponsored by Southern California Gas Company.
 
The breakfast will also honor three Young Citizens of the Year, Katherine Heaton, Troy High School; Nora Matti, Fullerton Union High School; and Kelly McCarthy, Troy High School.  Recipients will each receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their college education.
 
Dr. Hovey has been superintendent of the Fullerton School District for five years, and announced his retirement earlier this month.  He was also named regional Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.  Since he took the helm in 2007 at Fullerton, Dr. Hovey and his team continue to lead the state in meeting the learning needs of all students and keep the focus on children. Among the programs Dr. Hovey launched is Project Community CONNECT, whose mission is to provide educational and wellness support to critically at-risk students in the Fullerton community through a leadership group that represents local school districts, community agencies, and service organizations.
 
“Dr. Hovey has made a significant impact on the Fullerton School District during his tenure as Superintendent,” explained Chamber President, Theresa Harvey.  “He has worked with parents and teachers to continually improve the districts performance on standardized tests.  I believe his actions really demonstrated his dedication to teaching.  His goal of returning to the classroom as part of his final will be fulfilled next year as he heads to Cal Baptist to conclude his teaching career.
 
Since 1979, the Fullerton Chamber Scholarship Foundation has been recognizing outstanding individuals who have made a difference in the education of young people with the honor of Educator of the Year.  The esteemed award is selected through specific criteria, including community involvement, ethics, service, innovation, and leadership.  The Young Citizens of the Year scholarships are selected through specific criteria, including community involvement, ethics, service, innovation, leadership, grade point average, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.