West Shore Community College Woman Recognized as Teacher of the Year

LANSING, Mich. — Lori LeRay, teacher and manager of food service operations at West Shore Community College, was recently recognized as the 2001 Teacher of the Year for secondary education by the Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA).

As an administrator and teacher at West Shore Community College, LeRay manages the school’s food service operations and teaches hospitality management vocational classes at West Shore for students in the Mason Intermediate School District.

“It really meant a lot to receive this award from the Michigan Restaurant Association,” said LeRay. “To be honored in this fashion by my peers in the restaurant industry is truly an honor.”

“The MRA is proud to recognize Lori LeRay as Teacher of the Year,” MRA Executive Director Rob Gifford said. “Lori was chosen for her dynamic leadership as the pioneer of high school hospitality vocational education programs in Northern Michigan.”

LeRay received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Davenport University in Grand Rapids. She has worked at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Mich., since 1988. She resides in Freesoil, Mich.

The MRA represents more than 3,500 eating and drinking establishments statewide. On a typical day, more than 4 million meals are purchased from Michigan foodservice establishments.