Grafton Asst. Principal Up For 'Life Changer Of The Year' Award

GRAFTON, MA — Grafton Middle School Assistant Principal Timothy Fauth was one of seven Massachusetts teachers nominated for the national "Life Changer of the Year Award. Fauth was nominated by Grafton Middle School Principal Roseanne Kurposka.

The award recognizes an educator's ability to make life-changing differences for the students in their community. According to Kurposka, Fauth possesses a strong emotional quotient and models strong social-emotional skills daily.

"Fauth thinks outside of the box when it comes to his students. In order to help a group of students get back on the right track, he created and designed a reward program that included a trip to a college to meet athletes and coaches," the nomination reads, "The program required frequent check-ins between the students and guidance, and eventually the students got back on the right track."

"In collaboration with me, Mr. Fauth fully supported our staff during our MCAS administration," said Kurposka, "In fact, he set up a standing desk in either the 7th or 8th grade hallways, depending on which grade was testing. This way, he would be immediately accessible to any staff member or student in need of assistance. Staff are often seen in Tim’s office brainstorming a response to a parent or a strategy for motivating a student."

Outside of his school duties, Fauth established a program called “Do Kind” that promotes kind acts within a school environment. He has successfully promoted the Do Kind Program in some local schools, and interest seems to be on the rise.

Winners will be announced at surprise award ceremonies at their respective schools later in the year.