On May 7, Becky Ondash, fourth grade teacher at St, Joseph School in Vanderburgh County, was named the May St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Outstanding Educator by the Diocese of Evansville Catholic Schools Office. Ondash was surprised by Associate Superintendent Kari Ford and School Support Administrator Lynde Anquillare, who presented her with a certificate and a small gift.
Ondash has been an educator in the Diocese of Evansville for the past eight years.
A nominator said Ondash is one of the hardest working teachers at St. Joseph School. She gives teaching her all. She is constantly working towards finding new and innovative ways to help her students learn. Also, she does so many things to help around the school and does not brag or tell others because she is not worried about the praise.
She is always doing the extras around the school because she truly loves St. Joseph School with her whole heart, the nominator said.
“She is so organized and keeps me organized with all the details, submitting paperwork before deadlines, communicating with parents and prepping for practices,” the nominator said. “Becky is such a leader at St. Joe and she is so very deserving of this award. I want her to receive recognition so that she knows how much this school and I appreciate her.”
Each month during the school year, deserving teachers are nominated by their colleagues, and a committee selects one winner. All teachers in the diocese are eligible to receive the award.