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January Teacher of the Month:
Ms. Cathy Morlock
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WROC TV January Teacher of the Month has students all over the building. She's School Counselor Cathy Morlock of Midlakes Middle School in Clifton Springs.
Reading Teacher Allyson Lane nominated Cathy Morlock. Principal Kathy DeMay helped make the surprise possible. When they walked into her classroom and said "surprise", Ms. Morlock said "Holy smokes I'm very surprised, Oh my gosh!"
Just about everyone at Midlakes Middle School in Clifton Springs knows School Counselor Cathy Morlock because she's everywhere. And whether its the library, in the hallway between classes or in her office, she's always working to bring out the best in people.
Reading Teacher Allyson Lane says "In Cathy's presence you just feel like you can do and achieve any off your goals. And she is definitely a role model for that with some of the volunteer work she does."
Cathy helps with the Youth-to-Youth and Peer Leadership groups. She's active in Character Education at school and organized an after school program for at-risk students. She is a coach for the modified girl's swim team and founder of the Family Support Center serving families in the Phelps, Clifton Springs School District.
"School hours are nothing to her" says Principal Kathy DeMay. "She's here early and stays late and weekends and has kids involved and takes them places. You know we really, we love her. She has a spirit that just permeates the building"
Ms. Morlock is humble and was not comfortable with the attention, but grateful. "I don't know, I guess I didn't realize that's exactly what I did, but I'm glad to know that's what I do and I do make a small impact on people everyday."
Midlakes Middle School Counselor Cathy Morlock is the News 8 Now January "Teacher of the Month". The letter sent nominating her is below.
Dear Channel 8,
It is with great enthusiasm that I nominate Ms. Cathy Morlock for Teacher of the Month. Cathy is a guidance counselor at Midlakes Middle School in the Phelps-Clifton Springs School District in Clifton Springs, New York. Cathy is an extraordinary role model for the students with whom she works, and she is greatly respected by her students, colleagues, parents, and community members.
Cathy has the innate ability to bring out the best in everyone. In her presence, personal goals are brought to a higher level in students and adults alike. Students want to achieve more because she believes they can. She sees her students as individuals and encourages them to be the best they can be. Her actions and reactions are always sincere and come from her heart. Students seek her guidance and wisdom, nurturing personality, and consistent expectations. She works with students to develop goals and helps them plan, monitor, and adjust their growth and achievement. Above all, she listens to students and respects their needs and concerns.
Cathy approaches her work with a positive, professional attitude. She is committed to improving students' social, academic, and personal growth by focusing on their strengths and positive characteristics. Cathy is dedicated to establishing positive communication between students, teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and the community. She works with students to improve peer relationships, leading them to an understanding of the benefits of cooperation, collaboration, respect, and friendship.
Cathy's calm mannerisms and realistic expectations are reflected in the people with whom she works. Her decisions and actions are always well thought out, and she dedicates her personal time to determining the outcome of every situation.
Cathy is involved in the school community and is committed to supporting students' interests and needs. She is an advisor for the middle school's Youth-to-Youth and Peer Leadership groups. She is active in developing the Midlakes Middle School Character Education program and organized an After School program for at-risk middle school students. Cathy is a coach for the modified girl's swim team and led the team through an amazing winning season during the team's 2005 inaugural year. Cathy is the founder of and a counselor for the Family Support Center, a counseling center serving families in the Phelps-Clifton Springs School District.
Cathy is not only involved in the school community, but she is dedicated to helping people in need around the world. After the tsunami disaster, she spent two weeks volunteering in Sri Lanka, helping with clean-up and rebuilding efforts. She is always there for those in need, willing to help in any way she can.
Cathy Morlock deserves to be recognized for her outstanding efforts, commitment to her students, and genuine care and concern for others. She is a true role model for her students and touches lives with a kind, compassionate heart. I feel lucky to know Cathy, and I am truly GRATEFUL for EVERYTHING she does. She is an outstanding educator!
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