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November recipient of the “TEACHERS MATTER” Award: Cindy Rutherford

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WHAT MATTERS Warren – Congratulations to Cindy Rutherford, 30+ year science teacher at Warren County Middle School, recipient of the November “TEACHERS MATTER” award. This new recognition is sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (AKA The Area ONE|ders) & WHAT MATTERS, as a way to shine a light on the amazing people of the Warren County Public School System. Award winners receive a $50 award, a video recognition and also one dozen Apple House donuts, courtesy of George McIntyre.

Cindy Rutherford had the most nominations by faculty, staff, parents and teachers, out of 90+ worthy nominations. She was shocked at the honor and shared, “I love teaching, and my passion has always been caring about the students that I teach. They don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”

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Cindy Rutherford, TEACHERS MATTER Award Winner (WCMS SCIENCE)
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley & WHAT MATTERS

Stay tuned for this monthly spotlight on a fantastic teacher and be sure to make time to show your appreciation to teachers and staff who dedicated their lives to positively impacting our future by shaping the lives of children in our community.


Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley:

The Rotary Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley (aka ‘The Area ONE|ders’ is a Rotary club representing District 7570 Area One in Virginia. Members are residents or employees in Clarke County, Frederick County, Warren County, Front Royal and Winchester. Our meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6pm in rotating locations in our communities (first Thursday = social gathering, third Thursday = assembly meeting).

The club is proud to be part of a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. (www.rotary.org)

For more information visit our Facebook page or send an inquiry to theareaoneders@gmail.com.


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Are you or your group in need of a free video that could be created to help market your cause or event? Beth’s WHAT MATTERS Warren videos post on Facebook and YouTube.

Learn more Beth’s nonprofit, WHAT MATTERS, a 501 (c) (3), at www.whatmattersw2.com – check out the “Community” section to request a TOWN TIP or WHAT MATTERS WARREN BETHvid or contact her at 540-671-6145 or beth@whatmattersw2.com.


About WHAT MATTERS:

WHAT MATTERS is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on local and global outreach to help spread the word, support and raise funds for causes that matter (primarily through Facebook). WHAT MATTERS has ZERO overhead as 100% of the expenses are funded by Beth’s real estate business thanks to her clients and supporters. Every cent raised goes to the cause she’s promoting and most are matched by Beth. If you’d like to get involved, or travel to Africa with her on a future trip to work with the children of Light up Life Foundations, please visit www.whatmattersw2.com.

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