(YPSILANTI, MICH) - Laura M. Stanton has dedicated her life to helping children, both as a teacher and a philanthropist. Stanton's work with education and homeless youths was recognized when the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents presented the EMU alumna with an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree during its regular June 21 meeting. Stanton, and her husband, David, are founders of the David and Laura Stanton Foundation, which promotes education and adoption. Sh

The Stanton Foundation and the Hillsdale County Community Foundation is pleased to announce two winners of the 2016 Hillsdale County Teacher of the Year award, and two teachers who received honorable mention awards. Joshua Sholler, Reading Community Schools Music Education teacher, was chosen to receive the fifth annual $10,000 award. Jennifer Duff, Hillsdale High School Business and English teacher, has received a second place award in the amount of $5,000. In addition, two