Senator David Pearce Honored with Friend of Education Award

Senator David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, was recently honored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for his service to public education. He was one of eight individuals to receive the association’s Friend of Education award. Dr. Deborah Orr, Superintendent of Warrensburg Schools, presented the award to Sen. Pearce at Ridge View Elementary School. During his visit, Sen. Pearce had the opportunity to read to second grade students and answer questions.

“It is wonderful to be honored with the Friend of Education Award,” said Sen. Pearce. “The education of Missouri’s students is one of my top priorities, and I will continue to support and protect it.”

School officials appreciated Sen. Pearce’s visit and were pleased to present him with the award for his efforts.

“Afterward, the senator read parts of his diary from 2004 (the year those students were born),” stated Mary Castro, School Community Relations Director of Warrensburg School District. “It was a great afternoon, and the students learned a lot and had fun with Sen. Pearce.”

This award is presented annually to recognize non-educators, one from each of the eight MASA Districts, for their contribution to education, locally or statewide. MASA recognized Sen. Pearce as a legislator with a proven record for supporting education. He was nominated for the award by school administrators in the West Central MASA District.

Second grade students listen as Senator Pierce reads
from his diary