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08/28/02

Faculty, Staff Recognized For Excellent Service

AUGUST 28, 2002 - Two Sherman College employees were honored at a recent assembly for their exceptional service to the college.

Valerie S. Pennacchio, D.C., associate professor of clinical sciences and philosophy department chair, was named Faculty Member of the Year. Pennacchio began her career at Sherman College as secretary to past president and founder Thomas A. Gelardi, D.C., then enrolled as a student in 1987. She graduated in June 1990 with honors and received the Milton W. Garfunkel Award. Pennacchio was also named Faculty Member of the Year in 1992. Award presenter and Vice President for Academic Affairs Laura Chadwick Weeks, D.C., described Pennacchio as a “dedicated professional educator” and “a friend and mentor.”

Registrar Julie Clayton was named Staff Member of the Year and was recognized for her hard work and dedication to the college and for her excellent customer service skills. Clayton joined the college as assistant registrar in 1989, and two years later was promoted to registrar, in charge of all student academic records. Weeks noted Clayton’s dedication to student service. “Almost every time we cross paths, she says how much she enjoys working with every student here at Sherman,” Weeks said.

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