Hillview Elementary teacher Meredith Kutscherenko was presented Monday, Sept. 10, with the Licking County Educational Service Center's Excellence in Education Award for 2018. NCS Superintendent Doug Ute, building principal Nick Myers and other district administrators surprised Kutscherenko in her classroom with the award. She was chosen for the award because of how she has embraced trying out STEM and LEGO materials in the classroom, and has emerged as a leader on the 5th grade district team. Congratulations, Meredith!