LASD, Kennedy honored for supporting National Guard, reserve employees.

Sarah Kaminski and Jason Kennedy

LASD, Kennedy honored for supporting National Guard, reserve employees.

The United States Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve have recognized Superintendent Jason Kennedy and the Ludington Area School District with the Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors nominated by a National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces reservist employee for support provided directly to the nominator. The award is provided to patriotic employers for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.

Kennedy and Ludington Area Schools were nominated by Lakeview Elementary School teacher Sarah Kaminski, who is actively serving as a member of the National Guard. 

“On behalf of the district, we are humbled and honored to receive such an award,” Kennedy said. “We have strived to not only recognize and honor those that have served through the programs that we provide, but we have also worked hard to support and remove barriers for those such as Mrs. Kaminski who seek to serve our country. Most importantly, Ludington Area School District is grateful and honored to have high quality educators like Mrs. Kaminski also courageously serve our country and defend our freedom.

“Mrs. Kaminski and others who serve our country are the real heroes, and are most deserving of recognition and honor,” Kennedy said.