For the City Times

Several Pacelli Catholic Schools teachers and one administrator were recently honored with awards from both the school system and from the Diocese of La Crosse.

Pacelli Catholic School System Awards

Becky Wirtz – Mother Theresa Outstanding Service Award
Wendy Studinski – Holy Family Award
Brenda Krzykowski – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Outstanding Teacher

At the recent Diocese of La Crosse teacher in-service day on April 28, three members of the Pacelli Catholic Schools teaching and administrative staff were recognized with awards. Pictured (L to R) are Michelle Nerren, Diocesan High School Teacher of the Year; Ellen Lopas, Diocesan Administrator of the Year; and Elaine Jakusz, Diocesan Holy Family Award. (Contributed)

These staff members were recognized and presented with their awards at the annual staff appreciation event for all Pacelli Catholic Schools employees held on April 26 at SentryWorld.

In addition to the PCS system-wide awards, two teachers and one administrator were also recognized by the Diocese of La Crosse for outstanding achievement at a diocesan in-service day in La Crosse on April 28.

Diocese of La Crosse Awards

Michelle Nerren – Diocesan High School Teacher of the Year
Elaine Jakusz – Diocesan Holy Family Award
Ellen Lopas – Diocesan Administrator of the Year

“Pacelli Catholic Schools are blessed with many outstanding educators, and these awards exemplify the type of teachers and staff who work in our schools,” said Gregg Hansel, director of education for the school system.