Ohio Educational Service Center Association honors creators of driver's education program
COLUMBUS − Richard Hall and Homer Weekley were honored recently with the Torch Award from the Ohio Educational Service Center Association.
The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center nominated the pair for the honor based on the roles they played in creating a school-based driver education program serving districts throughout Ohio. The service center and Ohio Valley Educational Service Agency collaborated to create and launch the program throughout Ohio.
Hall is a former teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. He now serves as executive director of operations and special projects for service association. Weekley is a former teacher, coach, athletic director and assistant principal. He now serves as driver education supervisor for service center.
The nomination read in part, “Their work has brought driver education back into schools, resulting in a top quality program that ensures students get the best training possible. Their work in the field of driver education has focused on workforce development and the direct connection between a driver’s license and a career. The partnerships created provided a platform for collaborative teamwork among Ohio ESCs and school districts.”
Muskingum Valley Superintendent Lori Snyder-Lowe noted that without Hall and Weekley’s numerous contributions, the statewide driver’s education program would not be possible.
“These two individuals have dedicated countless hours to serving the needs of districts across Ohio to ensure students have access to a high quality driver training program that will help students reach their goals.” Lowe added.
Information and photo provided by MVESC.
This article originally appeared on Coshocton Tribune: Ohio Educational Service Center Association honors Hall and Weekley
