Geff Emslie an Everyday Hero at Norwell
Norwell District Secondary School’s Geff Emslie was awarded an Everyday Hero Award by the Upper Grand District School Board on May 29.
The Everyday Hero Award recognizes outstanding achievements by employees and representatives of system partners of the Upper Grand District School Board.
There were 11 awards presented this year.
“Geff Emslie is someone who goes above and beyond to make Norwell a better place,” school officials state.
“Geff works as a special program assistant in the technology department at Norwell but his contributions to the school do not stop there.
“Geff won for his compassion in working with all students and his innovative ideas/skills shown in school projects.”
Emslie’s contributions include custom designing protective equipment to help a special needs student participate in welding class.
“Geff truly is an everyday hero. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees,” officials state.
