A single mother of three children is the Fall 2012
recipient of the Joseph A. Blanco Spirit Award at McHenry County College.
Karen Morelli, Lake in the Hills is the recipient of the award, a $600 gift given to a student with special needs who displays a positive attitude while pursuing a degree of certificate while overcoming a disability.
Ms Morelli began taking GED course at MCC in spring 2011 and by that summer she was enrolled in college credit courses. She is interested in becoming a nurse.
“As a tutor, what is so rewarding about working with Karen is that she not only seeks guidance but she also applies it once it is offered,” said Ellen Morton, MCC special needs tutor. “Her attitude is always, ‘Live and Learn,” and that indeed is what she is doing.”
Joe Blanco founded the award in 2009 as a way to recognize students who inspire people with their can-do-attitude. Blanco passed away last year.
“Karen was among seven deserving nominees for this fall’s award. She exemplifies all the attributes our good friend Joe admired in his students,” said Bev Albright, manager of Special Needs. “We are so proud of her.”
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