On Thursday, June 14th, 2012 the Ariel Development Fund and the Department of Education in Ariel hosted a celebratory evening honoring this year’s educational achievements at Nachshonim Elementary school.
Three hundred guests were invited to this exciting event. It was held in the presence of Mayor Ron Nachman, members of the city council, representatives of American Friends of Ariel, supervisors from the Ministry of Education, school principals, Chairmen of the parent’s councils, kindergarten teachers and assistants, caretakers, division heads and municipality employees.
Mayor Ron Nachman said it was a blessed initiative to hold such an event, and made it clear that he would continue his work in every possible way in favor of those who work in the education system, in the interest of rewarding them according to their efforts. In addition, he requested that everyone invest in their pupils and do their utmost to make Ariel’s youth achieve and excel.
Avi Zimmerman, Executive Director of AFA, announced that this year each of the Excellent Educators will receive two sets of season tickets to the Ariel Regional Center for the Performing Arts. After the opening remarks the winners were called up to the stage.
This year’s Excellent Educator Awards went to:
The evening was enhanced with a performance by Uri Zer, a singer and MC. A light meal was also served.
American Friends of Ariel and the Ariel Development Fund thank the Milken Family Foundation for their consistent support of this project, which continues to enrich Ariel’s education system year after year.