2025 recipient - julia van rensburg
This year the LWTG community selected Board President Julia Van Rensburg to receive the Miss Mary Award. Julia, a mom of three very active girls, has been a Toddler Group parent since 2017. Over the years she has served our Board as both Secretary and President and will continue serving in that role even though her kids no longer attend! Now that's dedication! Julia has also worked behind the scenes to leave Toddler Group better than she found it putting systems in place so that the duties of each board member are clearly defined and can be easily passed to the next person. We are so fortunate to have a committed, hard-working volunteer like Julia!
This is what her peers say about Julia...
"Julia has a been the steadfast President for LWTG for the last two years. She was a big part of coordinating and implementing Teacher Kris’ 25th anniversary celebration, which was a huge success. Her positivity and thoughtfulness has brought more value-add to LWTG than she may realize. Her commitment and love for LWTG shines through in all she does for the school."
"Julia embodies the spirit of LWTG. She is so warm, welcoming, and inclusive. She inspires everyone around her to be their best selves and is always willing to lend a helping hand."
"Kindness, compassion and thoughtfulness are where Julia starts and ends. Thank you Julia, for all that you do for us."
2025 recipient - kristen demontigny
LWTG Teachers have chosen Kristen DeMontigny to be a co-recipient of the 2024-2025 Teacher Kris Parenting Education Award. Kristen regularly attended parenting education sessions and demonstrated ways to be a strong parent to other caregivers and teachers. Throughout the year, she consistently built relationships, discussesd challenges and welcomed advice from trusted peers. Her hard work was rewarded by the relationships that Kristen made throughout our school community. Kristen is a wonderful addition to any parenting education discussion, and we’re thankful for her active participation and ideas. Congratulations, Kristen!
2025 recipient - susie lunna
The LWTG Teachers have chosen Susie Lunna to be a co-recipient of the 2024-2025 Teacher Kris Parenting Education Award. Not only did Susie regularly attend our parenting education sessions, but she even joined via Zoom during a family getaway in Mexico! Susie thinks outside the box and engages others with creativity and energy. She started a Parent Ed book club and stepped in to help Class Coordinators more effectively use their WhatsApp groups. Susie is a wonderful addition to any parenting education discussion, and we are thankful for her attendance and ideas. Congratulations, Susie!