John Olson Receives Green Ribbon Schools Director's Award

Congratulation to MDE Science Specialist John Olson for winning the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Schools Director’s Award

The Director’s Award celebrates an individual’s exemplary efforts to administer U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) in their state. Specifically, the ED-GRS Director’s Award recognizes a state education agency official who does the most to advance green schools by: running a robust competition process; connecting more schools to resources in all three ED-GRS Pillars; amplifying the stories of honorees; helping schools learn from one another; partnering with a variety of entities to bring more resources and

expertise into schools; and exhibiting a dedication to exceptional school facilities, environmental education through activities outside of the administration

Commissioner of Education, Mary Catherine Ricker presenting John Olson with the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green School’s Director’s Award