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July 8, 2015

By Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, SSJ
Superintendent of Schools

Diana Jones, a teacher at Augustinian Academy in Carthage, has been named the 2015   Outstanding Catholic School Teacher for the Diocese of Ogdensburg.

Mrs. Jones has been a member of the faculty at Augustinian since 1994.

In her application for the position at Augustinian Mrs. Jones  wrote, “I wish to teach in a Catholic school because of its dedication to: teaching Gospel values by word and example, teaching all subjects well and encouraging the development of strong family and community ties.”

For 20 years Mrs. Jones has been committed to Augustinian’s vibrant Catholic identity and strong academic program that integrates faith, culture and life. 

In Mrs. Jones’ early years at Augustinian she taught Kindergarten. For the last 11 years she has taught first grade. 

She is an effective teacher whose expectations are clearly stated and consistently applied in the classroom.
She is readily available to parents encouraging and supporting their active engagement in their children’s progress. Mrs. Jones works well with administrators, faculty and staff.  She coordinates Augustinian’s school-wide Mission Children’s Association Program.

Her dedication to Augustinian is evident beyond her classroom. Mrs. Jones is always ready to substitute in the parish religious education program, works at the spring St. James Fair and assists with the school autumn fun hour. 

Mrs. Jones has a BS degree with a concentration in Child Development in an Educational Environment and a Master of Science degree in Reading from SUNY Potsdam.

She is permanently certified in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.  She regularly participates in continued professional development workshops and training sessions.

In nominating Mrs. Jones, St. Joseph Sister Annunciata Collins, principal at Augustinian, stated, “Twenty years ago when Diana Jones was hired as a teacher at Augustinian Academy, she said that her Catholic training, values and education were very much in concert with the faith based education program at Augustinian. This statement is valid today and resonates the standards of our schools’ Catholic Mission and Identity.

“Mrs. Jones is outstanding as a committed professional and a faith-filled member of the faculty of Augustinian Academy,” Sister Annunciata said. 

Mrs. Jones was honored June 25 during a luncheon hosted by Bishop Terry LaValley at the Bishop’s residence in Ogdensburg. She was joined at the luncheon by Sister Annunciata and Mary Ann Margrey, principal and vice-principal at Augustinian Academy, Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin, Vicar for Education,  Karen Donahue, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, . Pam Ballantine, Assistant Director of Catholic Education for Christian Formation and Catholic Schools and St. Joseph Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, Director of Education and Superintendent of Schools.

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Diana Jones, a teacher at Augustinian Academy in Carthage was named the 2015  Outstanding Catholic School Teacher for the Diocese of Ogdensburg. She was honored  June 25 during a luncheon hosted by Bishop Terry LaValley at the Bishop’s residence. She was joined at the luncheon by St. Joseph Sister Annunciata Collins, and  Mary Ann Margrey, principal and vice-principal at Augustinian Academy, Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin, Vicar for Education; Karen Donahue, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Pam Ballantine, Assistant Director of Catholic Education for Christian Formation and Catholic Schools and St. Joseph Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, Director of Education and Superintendent of Schools.

 

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