Helping others find clarity, courage, and direction.
The Compass Award honors an attentive and compassionate listener who helps others find direction during uncertainty. Through a steady presence and thoughtful guidance, this person provides clarity and inspires courage and empowerment.
Previous Compass Award Honorees
A Coordinator for Student Support Services at Normandy Schools Collaborative leads the district’s counselors, nurses, and social workers in supporting students’ physical and emotional well-being.
A Family Engagement Liaison with Beyond Housing builds trusting relationships among students, families, and staff at Lucas Crossing Middle School.
A Social Emotional Learning Coach with CHADS Coalition for Mental Health that helps Lucas Crossing students strengthen their academic and interpersonal skills.
A Family Development Specialist with the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition that supports foster families and has worked in child welfare since 2013.
Street Outreach Worker at Epworth’s Drop-In Center that builds trust and inspires hope among the youth she serves.
A Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers that has served families in the Normandy Schools Collaborative for six years.
BJC Behavioral Health education support counselor, supporting the Bel Nor Elementary community through case management and crisis assistance.
Lead outreach worker at Epworth’s Drop-In Center, that creates a safe, welcoming environment for young people.
Occupancy specialist with Beyond Housing who helped more than 60 applicants secure affordable housing in one year.
