Past State Award Winners
Past Winners
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Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging educational leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community |
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State Whole Child Awards
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Healthy School Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a healthy school where students learn about and practice a healthy lifestyle. |
Opportunity Elementary School, Central Valley School District
Mandi Poindexter, Principal |
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Safe School Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a safe school where students learn in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults. |
Madison Elementary School, Olympia School District Gayle Marchun, Principal |
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Safe School Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a safe school where students learn in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults. |
Minnehaha Elementary School, Vancouver Public Schools Kristine Porterfield, Principal |
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Student Engagement Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a school where students are actively engaged in learning and are connected to the school and broader community. |
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Vancouver Public Schools
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Supported Students Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a school where students have access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring adults. |
Mullenix Ridge Elementary, South Kitsap School District
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Supported Students Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a school where students have access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring adults. |
McLoughlin Middle School, Vancouver Public Schools Jody ViDelco, Principal Photo
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Challenged Students Award: Recognizing educator(s) who contribute to providing a school where students are challenged academically and are prepared for success in college or further study and for employment and participation in a global environment. |
Skyview High School, Vancouver Public Schools Kym Tyelyn-Carlson, Principal |
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Cultivating Character Award
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For Providing a Model of Comprehensive, Quality Character Education, representing America’s Diverse Educational System Sponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
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Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging educational leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community |
Celina Brennan
Salnave Elementary School
Cheney Public Schools
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OYEA Honorable Mentions
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Recognizing emerging educational leaders for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community |
Samantha Anderson, Principal’s Assistant
Salk Middle School, Spokane Public Schools
Stephanie Keagle, LA Teacher, Yearbook and Newspaper, Mountain View High School, Auburn School District
Christine McDaniel, Academic Coach
Kelso High School, Kelso School District
Mark Osborne, Associate Principal, Mountain View High School, Evergreen School District Eric Stanley, ELL Program Specialist and Instructional Coach, Vancouver Public School Scott Yingling, Theatre Teacher, South Kitsap High School, South Kitsap School District
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Educating the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Nancy Larsen
Special Services Director
Warden School District
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Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Scott Seaman, Principal, and Staff
Tumwater High School
Tumwater School District
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Pamela Schaff
Instructional Coach
Valhalla Elementary School
Federal Way Public Schools |
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Carrie Sorenson
All-Day Kindergarten Teacher
Morgen Owings Elementary School
Lake Chelan School District
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Mark Ray
Teacher Librarian
Skyview High School
Vancouver Public Schools
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Program Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Middle Years Program, International Baccalaureate Organization
Discovery Middle School
Vancouver Public Schools
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Educational Technology 'Transformers'
Federal Way Public Schools
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Team Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
College in the High School Program
Bridgeport School District
and Wenatchee Valley College
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Learning Walk Program
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver Public Schools
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Community Award
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Advancing Leadership
Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
Federal Way Public Schools
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Cultivating Character Award
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For Providing a Model of Comprehensive, Quality Character Education, representing America’s Diverse Educational System Sponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
Hidden Creek Elementary
Laura Smith, Principal
South Kitsap School District
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Recognizing an emerging educational leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community |
Brandon Mack |
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Dr. Tammy Campbell
Executive Director, Teaching and Learning Spokane Public Schools
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Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mary Wilson
Principal, Manitou Park Elementary School Tacoma Public Schools
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Tracy Krous
3rd Grade Teacher
Osborn Elementary School Cascade School District |
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Carla Nuxoll
AP Art History and Humanities Teacher
Mead High School Mead School District |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Don McConkey
Assistant Superintendent
Snoqualmie Valley Public Schools |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Kathleen S. Wolfley
Instructional Coach
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver Public Schools
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Team Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Cheney Grade 8-12 Mathematics Instructors
Cheney Public Schools
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Renton School District's Instructional Coaching Team
Renton School District
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Program Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
West Valley ASSIST (Autism School Support for Inclusion and Systematic Teaching) Program Millwood Early Childhood Education Center |
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Whitman County Principals' Association
NEWESD 101 Region
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Community Award
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
West Valley Community Truancy Board
West Valley School District - Spokane
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State Schools of Character Award
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For Providing a Model of Comprehensive, Quality Character Education, representing America’s Diverse Educational System Sponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
Lynnwood Elementary School
Mr. Chris Lindblom, Principal
Edmonds School District
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Recognizing an emerging educational leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community |
John Norlin |
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Megan Itani |
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Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Dave LaRose |
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Sandy Smelser |
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
David Rodriguez |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Susan Yaw |
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Team Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Amy Manning and Kelly Hathaway |
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Elementary English Language Learner Program |
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Program Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
K-12 Online Learner Profile Portal Application
Jim Parsley Center Vancouver Public Schools
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Heather Wren and Jean Licari |
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Community Award
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Backpacks for Kids |
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Carrie Marsh |
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Dr. Gene Sementi |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
David 'Chris' Beals |
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Community Award
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Partners in Learning (PALS) Mentoring Program |
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Team Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Math Leadership Alliance Design Team |
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
P-3 Marcus Whitman Cowiche Elementary Staff |
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Program Awards
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
Washington State University |
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Vancouver Public Schools Mentor Program |
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Debra McNeil |
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Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mike Nelson |
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Family & Consumer Science Teacher |
Julie McKenzie With Elena Waite, Regional Vice President SRA McGraw-Hill |
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Mr. Damen Hermens |
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Dr. Susan Mather |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Ms. Tita Mallory |
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Program Awards
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Bridgeport High School Literacy Program |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
Thomas Jefferson High School |
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Team Awards
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Summer Literacy Academy for Mathematics |
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Fort Vancouver High School |
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State Community Award
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Mr. Ricardo Sanchez |
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mr. Steve Barnes |
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Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mr. Tom Murphy |
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Outstanding Young Educator
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2/3 Multiage Classroom Teacher, Sunnyslope Elementary School |
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Individual Awards
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Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Del Carmichael |
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Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Michael Dunn |
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Program Awards
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Outdoor Learning Center |
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Team Awards
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
K-3 Reading First Team |
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Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Academy Principals |
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Michael Porter |
Fourth Grade Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary School |
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Individual Awards
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Significant and Positive |
Irene Longmire, Teacher |
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Continuous Lifelong |
Janie Heigle, Professional Development Specialist |
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Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Rob Morrow, Principal |
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Team Awards
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Influencing the Instructional Leadership |
Professional Development Specialists |
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Community Award
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Sue Mills and Greg Lobdell, Directors, The Center for |
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Steven Ruthford |
Science Teacher and Department Head, Sehome High School |
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Kathy Quick-Gunther, Director of Professional Development |
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Steve Pointer, Principal |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Gerry Manfred, Teacher |
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Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Terry Nelson, Assistant Superintendent |
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Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Jay Walter, Assistant Superintendent |
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Special Recognition for Exemplary Leadership and Commitment |
Dave Smith, Superintendent |
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Team Awards
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Excellence at the School District Level |
District Technology Team |
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Vickie Kennedy, Director, Curriculum/Assessment |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Deborah Drouin, Teacher |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Nita Green, Teacher |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Erin LaVerdiere, Director of Staff Development |
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Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Dr. Claudia Buckner, Director of Curriculum and Assessment |
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Program Awards
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Excellence at the |
ESD 105 Crisis Response Team, Yakima |
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Other Awards
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International ASCD Award: |
Curriculum in Context (Greg Fritzberg, editor) |
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International ASCD Award: |
Article "Keeping Pace: School Boards Rise to the Demands of Standards-Based Reform" |
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Pam Hopkins |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Candy Jones |
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Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Judith Myers |
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Program Awards
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Excellence at the Local |
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart |
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Excellence at the School |
Learning Partner Program, |
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Excellence at the |
Teacher Leadership Project, |
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Team Awards
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Excellence at the Local |
Jefferson Elementary Teacher Leader Site Council Team |
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Excellence at the School |
PT3 Team |
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Other Awards
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Excellence for State |
Joe Kinney |
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WATRA Hand in Hand |
Marcia Morrison |
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ASCD Award of Merit for Outstanding Journal and Journal Article |
Greg Fritzberg |
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Steve Chappuis |
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Sally Harrison |
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Excellence in Instruction |
Gayle Northcutt |
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Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Chris Farrell |
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Program Awards
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Excellence at the Local |
Lindsay Fikker, PAWS Portfolio Project |
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Excellence at the School District Level |
Linda Roberts, Migrant Program |
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Excellence at the |
Kathy Shoop, Skagit Valley Network |
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Team Awards
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Excellence at the Local |
Charlene Allen, Student Learning Coordinating Council |
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Other Awards
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Special Recognition |
Board member Jack Kirk, for 49 years of service and dedication to the district. |
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WATRA Hand in Hand |
Carole Clark |
