Dental Arts

Dental Arts was nominated as the Community Member of Character.

The team of dentists, Dr. Elias, Dr. Opdahl, and Dr. Bowen, are known for using their skills and truly creating smiles. Every year the dentists and staff pick a day and donate their time and resources to make sure students who can’t afford dental care get the help they need.  On that day, dentists don’t charge the students or their families.

Dental Arts staff members work closely with the nurse at William Southern Elementary.  Throughout the school year, the nurse screens students to find those that need dental care and helps to make sure they get the chance to see a dentist on that special day.

Watch the Video here to learn more about how they give back.

Centerpoint Medical Center

Centerpoint Medical Center was nominated at the community award winner for the third quarter showing Respect, Cooperation and Initiative.

Watch the Video.

About 15 Independence businesses have partnered with schools this year to promote character education. The local businesses and organizations that agreed to be Fans of Dr. Bob were given a school to work with through the school year. Those organizations have had the opportunity to create an atmosphere that focuses on demonstrating characteristics that make the entire community a better place to live. Centerpoint Medical Center partners with Benton Elementary and Truman High School.

Mary Lippe

Mary Lippe was named the Dr. Bob Community of Character Winner for the 2nd Quarter. Lippe was recognized for exhibiting, Integrity, Citizenship and Compassion.

Watch the video of how she helps students at Ott Elementary.

Lippe volunteers at Ott Elementary School and is dedicated to the Box Tops and Labels for Education programs.

She collects, sorts and turns in Box Top Labels and through her hard work and the donations she has helped Ott Elementary receive a SMART board, laminator, and teacher work room supplies. She purchases Kansas City Star newspapers to clip coupons and encourages families to participate.

Learn more about the Box Top Program and how you can help.

Pat Short

Pat Short is the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character Winner for the first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year. Short was nominated for the years of service and support she has provided for the Independence School District students.

Short has been involved with the ISD since her daughter was in kindergarten in 1962. Over the decades Short has served on PTAs, organized libraries, has been a substitute teacher and most recently started a program that provides personalized books for thousands of students.

Short started the personalized book program with Hanthorn students in 1998. She now prepares books for 3-5 year old students with their name in the story and every year hands out close to 500 personalized books.

In the nomination letter the writer described Short as, “dedicated and truly loyal to children and her community.”

The character traits for the first quarter are loyalty, ambition and responsibility. For portraying those character traits Short was awarded the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character title.