Year Awarded: 1993 West Kearney High School-Youth Development Center Art Teacher and Art Therapist

Mrs. Sullivan's compassion and confidence in a student's ability is felt not only by the students, but by the doubting Thomasses' that she tirelessly inspires to change their way of thinking. What evolves is an environment that stimulates growth in all of us.

Her commitment to excellence has enabled her to develop an award winning art program that is a continually strong component of the WKHS-YDC academic/treatment program. The desire to excel has led her to continue her professional preparation and she is recognized in the Midwest as an expert by her fellow art therapists. The success that each student experiences are a highlight of his/her academic/treatment program. Nominator