Congratulations to Mason Middle School Teacher Sue Austin! As Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year, Austin receives free use of a vehicle of her choice from Suburban Ford for one year and will be honored, along with other nominees, at the Excellence in Education Reception in June.

Austin began her teaching career at Sandburg Elementary in 1991. She has also taught at Adams Elementary and in 1999, began working at Mason Middle School, where she teaches language arts and social studies. During her tenure, Austin was the co-chair for North Central Accreditation, project team leader for the sixth grade language arts district committee, and currently serves on the district school improvement committee.

(left to right) Mason Middle School Teacher Sue Austin, Waterford Foundation President Mary Lou Simmons, Suburban Ford General Manager Robert MacKenzie, and Waterford School District Superintendent Robert Neu

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1st Row: Nick Schoonover, Jeff Malin, Eric Skylar, Steven Coleman, Ryan Chute, Kevin Priestap, Gabe Roth  2nd Row: Margaret Bryce (Counselor), Hayley Smith, Stephanie Siegist, Lyndsay Trevethan, Kristen Matsomoto, Ava Laszlo, Shannon McNab, Jessica Enluz, Asia Rauls, Matthew Wandrie (Principal)  3rd Row: Carson Hunter, Adam Sutherland, Eghele Egbo, Austin Weed, Drew Kirkland, Tyler Bush, Troy Taylor
Not Pictured: Alyssa Osika

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