Chamber Recognizes April Educator of the Month, Dr. David Wain Coon
SAN RAFAEL – The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Education Committee recently selected Dr. David Wain Coon as one of the recipients of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Awards for 2015-2016.
Dr. Coon is President and Superintendent of College of Marin. His contributions include curriculum improvement, instructional excellence, personal involvement and leadership, overall program improvement, and exemplary support to the classroom.
Dr. Coon began his tenure at College of Marin in December 2010. Since his first day, he has exemplified a leadership style based on serving the students, faculty, staff and community through open and collegial communication, inclusive planning, continuous improvement and shared celebration. He has raised the profile of the College by making the facilities available to schools and community groups, welcoming them to campus and sharing with great pride the work that goes on there. His open forums create opportunities for dialogue, his participation and presence at a wide range of meetings reflect his connection with multiple stakeholders, and his outward leadership reflects the College’s commitment to taking an active role in the larger community’s priorities.
Jonathan Eldridge, College of Marin Vice President of Student Learning and Services, says, “Throughout a 25 year career in higher education, Dr. Coon has been recognized for his leadership locally, regionally and nationally. He has done much to make sure that College of Marin meets its mission of providing excellence in education.”
The San Rafael Chamber Education Committee has honored over 100 deserving recipients with these awards over the past 17 years of sponsorship. The committee consists of education leaders from the San Rafael and Dixie School Districts, independent schools, Dominican University and College of Marin. The business members include representatives from businesses with a long history of supporting education and individual members passionate about the interests of business and education.
The Chamber Education Committee will select one educator per month from November- May and recognize all honorees at an award ceremony during the Chamber's monthly business mixer at the Smith Rafael Film Center on May 13, 2016. All honorees will receive a $250 check from Chamber business sponsors in appreciation of their outstanding and continuous service to our students.
The April Educator of the Month is sponsored by Bound4College. www.bound4college.com.
The San Rafael Chamber represents 600 members with over 12,000 employees. The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is a member-based business advocacy organization providing a strong voice in support of the economic vitality of our community. For more information, visit www.srchamber.com.
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