Why I Love Supporting Milton and Catherine Hershey’s Mission Through Law
When people ask me why I love working at Milton Hershey School, the answer is simple: purpose. Every day, I have the opportunity to use my skills in service of...
Tag: Awards and Recognitions
MHS Staff Members Recognized for Commitment and Leadership
Milton Hershey School’s Jimmy Taylor and Sharon Henry were recently presented with Chairman’s Award for Excellence Medallions, honoring their longstanding commitment, integrity, and service to the school’s mission. Chairman Maria T. Kraus...
MHS Houseparents Named CORE Houseparents of the Year
Milton Hershey School houseparents Victor and Gloria Brand have led their student home for 17 years with unwavering commitment and compassion. Many girls continue to seek their guidance after they...
Milton Hershey School Board Chair Maria T. Kraus ’89 Honored as CORE Trustee of the Year
The Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) honored Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board Chairman and alumna Maria T. Kraus ’89 with the CORE Trustee of the Year Award at its annual...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Named as Educator of the Year
Since she was a young girl, Milton Hershey School Senior Division English Teacher Emily Gallo has been passionate about providing students from low-income families with life-changing opportunities. More than 20 years...
Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 2024 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) conference, Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to...
Coalition of Residential Excellence Names Milton Hershey School Teacher Educator of the Year
When Tiera Reinert was 15 years old, she set a goal to become a Milton Hershey School teacher. She learned of the residential school while working at Hershey’s Chocolate World...
Milton Hershey School Houseparent Honored as a Woman of Excellence
For some people, a job can feel like work. But, for Karen Washington, a Milton Hershey School houseparent, her job is a lifestyle worth the effort. On March 29, 2023,...
Milton Hershey School Hosts Annual CORE Conference and Names National Award Winners
Milton Hershey School recently hosted the 2022 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) National Conference in the newly-renovated Founders Hall. The conference—which was attended by MHS employees, staff from other residential...
Milton Hershey School Staff Named Houseparents of the Year by Coalition of Residential Excellence
Featuring Terry and Kathy Augustine, MHS Houseparents Milton Hershey School houseparents Terry and Kathy Augustine were recently recognized with the 2021 Catherine Hershey Award for Houseparents of the Year by...