2026 Parent Advisory Committee Excellence in Education Award Reception

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Berrien RESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee will host the 2026 Annual Excellence in Education Award Reception. The event will celebrate the dedicated work of area special education teachers, administrators, building staff and volunteers. From the list of 9 nominees, one person will be announced as the overall award winner during the reception. 

The nominees are:

• Brandywine Community Schools

  • Tiffany Desmond, Special Education Aide

  • Jessica Hawes, Special Education Teacher

• Lakeshore Public Schools

  • Paula Hazzard-Reed, School Social Worker

  • Becca Kurina, Special Education Teacher

  • Adriana Miu, Special Education Teacher

• Berrien RESA 

  • Jessica Allard, ASD Teacher

  • Meghan Hall, ASD Paraprofessional

  • Kellie Lynch, LEC Teacher

  • Kaley Marsh, ASD Teacher

Individuals were nominated by parents or their school districts in Berrien County for their contributions to the education and success of students with impairments.

Media is encouraged to attend the event. Please RSVP your attendance to Karen Heath, Director of Communications & PR, at (269) 471-7725 ext. 3147 by March 6, 2026. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Berrien RESA Administrative Conference Center at 711 St. Joseph Avenue in Berrien Springs. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) 

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee includes two representatives from each school district in Berrien County. The committee works with Berrien RESA to discuss special education issues and creates an additional link between Berrien RESA’s services and the local school districts.