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April 16, 2009
Announcing the 2009 Circle of Courage Award Winners

On April 16 Cunningham Children’s Home honored four outstanding employees with the Circle of Courage Award. Pictured above are award winners Penne Bishop of the Independent & Transitional Living Program, Gerber School Teacher Jeanne Ward, Gerber School Behavior Intervention Specialist Greg Morrow, and Special Therapies Coordinator Debbie Tiger.

Named for the therapeutic framework used at Cunningham, this award is presented annually to staff who embody the highest standards of commitment, compassion, skill and effectiveness. Following are links to the complete award announcement read at the Circle of Courage Award reception on April 16.


Belonging: Debbie Tiger, Special Therapies Coordinator

Young people learn by doing. What our kids learn from Special Therapies Coordinator Debbie Tiger is that everyone has a place where they belong. Read more about Debbie


Mastery: Jeanne Ward, Gerber School Teacher

Jeanne Ward is a Master teacher. With creativity, patience and skill, Jeanne provides even the most frustrated of her students with opportunities for insight, growth, and learning. Read more about Jeanne


Independence: Penne Bishop, Independent and Transitional Living

When our young adults dip their toes into the waters of grown-up life, Penne Bishop provides the mentoring and advice they need. Read more about Penne


Generosity: Greg Morrow, Gerber School Behavior Intervention

Generosity means giving more than expected, building others up, and being a role model without asking for recognition. Greg Morrow not only asks for few rewards, but takes it upon himself to offer abundant praise and recognition to others. Read more about Greg

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