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James P. Garvin Distinguished Service Award
New England League of Middle Schools are leaders in promoting middle level best practices by providing collaborative learning experiences that support students’ intellectual, academic, social, and emotional growth and success.
Since 1986, the New England League of Middle Schools' “James P. Garvin Distinguished Service Award” is presented to one or more outstanding New England educators (when appropriate) selected by the Board of Directors. This award is presented at the Annual Conference.


from left to right:
Dr. Dave Brown, VT-North Board Rep; Bob Griffin, NH-North Board Rep; Dr. Gert Nesin, and Jeff Rodman, NELMS Executive Director
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