Terry Spennetta of Cross Plaines has been volunteering with the English as a Second Language program at Middleton High School for three years.
He spends two hours a day with students.
"Using his expertise in chemistry and math, and his intercultural skills gained from his travels around the world, Mr. Spennetta provides invaluable help to a portion of our student population that often gets overlooked," his nominator wrote.
"He also models for students dependability, reliability and commitment by coming to work with them every day of the school year."
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In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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He spends two hours a day with students.
"Using his expertise in chemistry and math, and his intercultural skills gained from his travels around the world, Mr. Spennetta provides invaluable help to a portion of our student population that often gets overlooked," his nominator wrote.
"He also models for students dependability, reliability and commitment by coming to work with them every day of the school year."
