JAG-K specialists receive awards

Connor Phillips, Region 5 director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, presented the High Performer Award to Kristie Hawley, JAG-K specialist at Independence High School, and the “Five of Five” Award to Shayla Reliford, JAG-K specialist at Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville at Friday night’s Independence versus Coffeyville football game Sept 28. The High Performer Award signifies the JAG National model was implemented thoroughly and model standards were exceeded. The “Five of Five” Award is presented to schools with JAG-K programs that reach and exceed high benchmarks for their JAG-K students graduating, becoming employed following graduation, entering military service or entering post-secondary educational institutions. Both JAG National and JAG Kansas are proud to award both Independence and Field Kindley…