Compass Excellence Award recipient Beth Sandwisch, center, with Patrick Adkins, Superintendent Port Clinton City Schools, left and Andrea Smith, North Point ESC Superintendent.

PORT CLINTON – The North Point Educational Service Center “Compass Excellence Award” recognizes school district staff members who champion student success. This year’s award winners from Port Clinton City Schools are Janae Molnar of Bataan Primary and Beth Sandwisch from the Board of Education Office.

Sandwisch, the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, is a cornerstone of the Port Clinton City School District. She greets everyone with a warm smile and compassion, bringing the energy needed to address challenges and seize opportunities. She skillfully manages all phone calls and visitor interactions, always placing the needs of others above her own. A true team player, she assists in various capacities, from overseeing the transportation department to ensuring every individual feels supported. As the first to welcome new staff members, Sandwisch has become a familiar face throughout the district. With 23 years in education, she exemplifies professionalism and patience, truly embodying the district’s “Beliefs, Behaviors, and Outcomes: Think Team Not Self.” She is widely recognized and cherished as an essential member of the district team.

Compass Excellence Award recipient Janae Molnar, center, with Patrick Adkins, Superintendent Port Clinton City Schools, left, and Andrea Smith, North Point ESC Superintendent.

Janae Molnar stands out as a dedicated advocate and exceptional leader at Bataan Memorial Primary. As the Solutions Room Teacher, she actively supports teachers in developing and implementing behavior plans for students facing challenges in the classroom. A solutions-oriented leader, Molnar relentlessly seeks effective strategies to meet each child’s unique needs. She engages with parents to involve them in their child’s educational journey, always prioritizing others before herself. Molnar has played a crucial role in fostering a conducive learning environment, and her creativity and commitment to student success are evident in her daily actions. She lives the district’s “Beliefs, Behaviors, and Outcomes” by consistently doing great things for others.

Both Molnar and Sandwisch were recognized at a June 12 awards ceremony held at Sawmill Creek.

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