Sandy Mazour, a special education teacher at Doniphan-Trumbull Public School, has been named one of this year's esteemed Cardinal Way Award recipients in recognition of her exceptional work providing a nurturing, empowering environment for all students.
Mazour was nominated by numerous staff, administrators, and community members who lauded her steadfast commitment to DT's core values of integrity, growth, and respect. Colleagues highlighted her role as a caring mentor who goes above and beyond to ensure students' mental health and well-being.
"Sandy provides students with a quality, positive learning environment," said one nominator. "I can't count how often she has brought a struggling student into my office out of concern, counseling them with incredible compassion."
Nominators commended Mazour’s unique ability to forge meaningful connections with every student she encounters. Through her multifaceted approach of support, discipline, and empowerment, she helps youth achieve their personal goals.
"Whether serving as a voice of wisdom, a source of tough love, or a caring parental figure, Sandy leaves students feeling loved and motivated to make positive changes in their lives," shared a colleague. "She is a true role model of our core values."
Mazour was praised for treating each student with dignity and respect in disciplinary situations. She takes the time to ensure they understand the problem and consequences through patient counseling and open communication.
Mazour has created a lasting legacy of cultivating student success at D-T through her exceptional role as an educator, advisor, and advocate. Her passion for empowering youth shines through daily.
"Our students' lives have been changed for the better because of Sandy’s unwavering guidance and compassion," stated a community nominator. "She is the embodiment of the Cardinal Way."
Mazour was honored at the district's annual ceremony on May 23rd, celebrating her inspirational work and profound impact. She joins a prestigious group of past recipients selected for their outstanding contributions to the D-T community.
This article is a multi-part series honoring the Doniphan-Trumbull Public School Cardinal Way Award Winners. These award winners were nominated by their peers as a staff member(s) who have personified our mission, vision, and core values throughout the 2023-2024 school year. These members were recognized as individuals who have gone above and beyond to provide every student with a quality education in a safe and positive learning environment. They demonstrated a commitment to our vision of innovation, service, and achievement in their role at Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools. Additionally, they embodied the core values of integrity, growth, and respect in all their interactions with students, fellow staff members, and the community. These individuals were nominated by their peers, members of our school, and community members. The nominations were voted on via secret ballot. They were ultimately identified through this process as those who represent the organization's core values, adhere to the collective commitments, and help live out our mission and vision.
This is part 3 in a 4-part series recognizing the 2023-2024 school year award winners.