2022
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Outstanding Young Educator (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging education leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community.
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Jenna Perry
Kindergarten Teacher, Bay View Elementary School
Burlington Edison School District
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2021
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Outstanding Young Educator (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging education leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community.
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Molly Strand
Kindergarten Teacher, Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
South Kitsap School District
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2020
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Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging education leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community.
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Shannon Fischer
Third Grade Teacher at North Bend Elementary
Snoqualmie Valley School District
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2020
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State Whole Child Award
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Recognizing Lacey Elementary, where educators and community organizations support the Whole Child.
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Lacey Elementary School
North Thurston Public Schools
Sharon McGourty, Principal
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2019
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Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
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Recognizing an emerging education leader for sharing his or her exemplary practices with the education community.
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Mrs. Jessica Saddler
Teacher, Leona Libby Middle School
Richland School District
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2019
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State Whole Child Award
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Recognizing Jemtegaard Middle School, where equity and meeting the needs of the Whole Child is what drives the work of administrators, teachers, staff and community members.
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Jemtegaard Middle School
Washougal School District
Dr. David Cooke, Principal
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2018
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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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Julian Cortes, 5th Grade
Teacher Norman Rockwell Elementary
Lake Washington School District
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2018
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State Whole Child Award
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Recognizing Enterprise Middle School, where all students are safe and supportive. A school community where everyone feels welcome, valued, and ready to learn.
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Enterprise Middle School
Richland School District
Jennifer Klauss, Principal
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2017
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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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Alissa Farias, Spanish Teacher
Lincoln High School
Tacoma Public Schools
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2017
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State Whole Child Award
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Recognizing Hamilton Elementary School where educators support the Whole Child and serve as models for all educators across the state.
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Hamilton Elementary School
Port Angeles School District
Gary Pringle, Principal
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2016
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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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Courtney Vetter, Fifth Grade Teacher
South Colby Elementary
South Kitsap School District
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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. |
Meadows Elementary School
North Thurston School District
Angie DeAgular, 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. |
Centennial Elementary School
Olympia School District
Shannon Ritter, 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. |
Secondary Academy for Success
Northshore School District
Donna Tyo, Principal
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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. |
Amanda Hall, Olympia High School
Olympia School District
Matt Grant, Principal
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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. |
WestSide High School
Wenatchee School District
Kory Kalahar, Principal
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2015
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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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Janice Broten
Grade 7/8 English Language Arts Teacher and Leadership Teacher
LaCenter Middle School, LaCenter School District
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State Whole Child Awards
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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. |
Tacoma Public Schools Cohort One – Birney Elementary, Boze Elementary, Downing Elementary, Edison Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Larchmont Elementary, Lister Elementary, Mt. Tahoma High School, Pt. Defiance Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Skyline Elementary, Truman Middle School, Whitman Elementary
Jennifer Kubista, Director Student Life
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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 iTech Preparatory, Vancouver Public Schools
Christina Iremonger, Principal
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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. |
Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside School District
Ryan Maxwell, Principal
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2014
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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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Anthony Craig
Principal, Tulalip Elementary School
Marysville School District
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State Whole Child Awards
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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. |
Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Vancouver Public Schools
Theresa David-Turner, Principal
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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. |
Skyview High School – Storm Success Academy
Vancouver Public Schools
Kym Tyelyn-Carlson, Principal
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2013
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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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Dr. Suzann Girtz
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Department, Gonzaga University
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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. |
Martin Luther King Elementary School, Vancouver Public Schools
Janell Ephraim, Principal
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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. |
Vancouver Home Connection
Steve Lindblom, Principal
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2012
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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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Genevieve Ramsey
District Literacy Facilitator, Renton School District
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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
James O’Banion, Principal
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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
Anita Chandler, Principal
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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
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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 SystemSponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
Hidden Creek Elementary
South Kitsap School District
Laura Smith, Principal
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2011
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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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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
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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
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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 WinnerFor Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Nancy Larsen
Special Services Director
Warden School District
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Western Washington WinnerFor 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
and Professional Growth of Educators |
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 SystemSponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
Hidden Creek Elementary
Laura Smith, Principal
South Kitsap School District
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2010
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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
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Brandon Mack
Central Valley High School
Central Valley School District
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington WinnerFor 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 WinnerFor 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
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Don McConkey
Assistant Superintendent
Snoqualmie Valley Public Schools
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
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
West Valley School District – Spokane
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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 SystemSponsored by WSASCD, Whitworth University and Leadership Innovations Team |
Lynnwood Elementary School
Mr. Chris Lindblom, Principal
Edmonds School District
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2009
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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
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John Norlin
Sumner High School
Sumner School District |
Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington WinnerFor Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Megan Itani
Preschool Teacher
Pullman School District
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Western Washington WinnerFor Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Dave LaRose
Superintendent
South Kitsap School District
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Sandy Smelser
Counselor
Cascade View Elementary School
Snoqualmie Valley School District
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
David Rodriguez
Migrant Student Advocate
Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside School District
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Susan Yaw
1st Grade Teacher
Mountain View Elementary School
Quincy School District
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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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Vancouver Public Schools
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Elementary English Language Learner Program
Vancouver Public Schools
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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 |
Vancouver Public Schools
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
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Community Award
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
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2008
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Carrie Marsh
Life Skills Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Vancouver Public Schools
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For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Dr. Gene Sementi
Assistant Superintendent of Learning
West Valley School District – Spokane
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For Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
David ‘Chris’ Beals
Principal, Sunrise Elementary School
Enumclaw School District
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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
South Kitsap School District
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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
North Central Educational Service District #171
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
P-3 Marcus Whitman Cowiche Elementary Staff
Janice Sauve, Principal
Highland 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 |
Washington State University
Field-Based Superintendent Certification Program
Dr. Joan Kingrey and Dr. Dennis Ray
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Vancouver Public Schools Mentor Program
Mark Jordan, Representative
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Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington WinnerFor Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Debra McNeil
English Teacher
Pullman High School
Pullman School District
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Western Washington WinnerFor Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mike Nelson
Superintendent
Enumclaw School District
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Outstanding Young Educator
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Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Sumner High School
Sumner School District
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Julie McKenzie With Elena Waite, Regional Vice President SRA McGraw-Hill |
2007
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Individual Awards
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For Contributing to a Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Mr. Damen Hermens
Teacher, Jemtegaard Middle School
Washougal Public Schools |
For Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Dr. Susan Mather
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Renton Public Schools |
For Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Ms. Tita Mallory
Director of Curriculum
Aberdeen School District |
Program Awards
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Bridgeport High School Literacy Program
Bridgeport School District;
Jeff and Tamra Jackson |
For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators Beyond the Scope of its Implementation |
Thomas Jefferson High School
Federal Way Public Schools
Thomas Jefferson H.S. Science Department |
Team Awards
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Summer Literacy Academy for Mathematics
Vancouver Public Schools
Layne Curtis and Mary Houser |
For Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver School District
Fort Vancouver H.S. Teacher Advisory Groups |
State Community Award
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For Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Mr. Ricardo Sanchez
Chairman
Latino Educational Achievement Project |
Reaching the Whole Child Award
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Eastern Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mr. Steve Barnes
Principal, Holmes Elementary School
Spokane Public SchoolsInformation |
Western Washington Winner For Outstanding Leadership With Programs That Reach the Whole Child |
Mr. Tom Murphy
Superintendent
Federal Way Public Schools |
Outstanding Young Educator
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Ms. Storie Belden |
2/3 Multiage Classroom Teacher, Sunnyslope Elementary School
South Kitsap School District |
2006
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Individual Awards
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Pursuit of Lifelong Learning |
Del Carmichael
Principal, McClure Elementary School
Yakima Public Schools |
Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Michael Dunn
Superintendent
Cheney Public Schools |
Program Awards
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Outdoor Learning Center
West Valley School District; Spokane
Tom Moore, Principal
Brian Gautreau, AmeriCorp employee
Brian Bratttebo, Environmental Paraeducator
Maggie Shields, student employee
Ryan VanPyne, AmeriCorp employee
Jami Ostby-Marsh, Environmental Paraeducator |
Team Awards
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
K-3 Reading First Team
Bridgeport Elementary School; Bridgeport School District
Steve Pointer, Kathy Myers, and Amy Porter |
Influencing the Instructional Leadership and Professional Growth of Educators |
Academy Principals
Todd Beamer High School
Federal Way School District
Vince Blauser, Margaret Peterson, Regina Hauptmann, David Brower |
Outstanding Young Educator
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Michael Porter |
Fourth Grade Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary School
Bridgeport School District |
2005
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Individual Awards
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Significant and Positive
Impact on Student Learning |
Irene Longmire, Teacher
Wahluke School District |
Continuous Lifelong
Learning |
Janie Heigle, Professional Development Specialist
Camas School District |
Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Rob Morrow, Principal
Tahoma School District |
Team Awards
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Influencing the Instructional Leadership
and Professional Growth of Educators |
Professional Development Specialists
Sumner School District |
Community Award
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Significant and Positive Impact on Student Learning |
Sue Mills and Greg Lobdell, Directors, The Center for
Educational Effectiveness
Redmond |
Outstanding Young Educator
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Steven Ruthford |
Science Teacher and Department Head, Sehome High School
Bellingham School District Team |
2004
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Kathy Quick-Gunther, Director of Professional Development
Bethel SD |
Excellence in Curriculum |
Steve Pointer, Principal
Bridgeport SD |
Excellence in Instruction |
Gerry Manfred, Teacher
Central Valley SD |
Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Terry Nelson, Assistant Superintendent
Cheney SD |
Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Jay Walter, Assistant Superintendent
Central Valley SD |
Special Recognition for Exemplary Leadership and Commitment |
Dave Smith, Superintendent
West Valley SD, Spokane |
Team Awards
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Excellence at the School District Level |
District Technology Team
Central Valley SD |
2003
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Vickie Kennedy, Director, Curriculum/Assessment
Cheney SD |
Excellence in Instruction |
Deborah Drouin, Teacher
Mead SD, Spokane |
Excellence in Instruction |
Nita Green, Teacher
Puyallup SD |
Excellence in Instruction |
Erin LaVerdiere, Director of Staff Development
Sumner SD |
Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Dr. Claudia Buckner, Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Edmonds SD |
Program Awards
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Excellence at the
Regional/State Level |
ESD 105 Crisis Response Team, Yakima |
Other Awards
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International ASCD Award:
Outstanding Affiliate Journal |
Curriculum in Context (Greg Fritzberg, editor) |
International ASCD Award:
Outstanding Affiliate Journal |
Article “Keeping Pace: School Boards Rise to the Demands of Standards-Based Reform”
Curriculum in Context (Connie FletcherIssaquah School Board Member) |
2002
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Pam Hopkins
Edmonds SD |
Excellence in Instruction |
Candy Jones
Battleground SD |
Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Judith Myers
Evergreen SD |
Program Awards
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Excellence at the Local
School Level |
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart |
Excellence at the School
District Level |
Learning Partner Program,
Coupeville SD |
Excellence at the
Regional/State Level |
Teacher Leadership Project,
NW ESD 189 |
Team Awards
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Excellence at the Local
School Level |
Jefferson Elementary Teacher Leader Site Council Team
Everett SD |
Excellence at the School
District Level |
PT3 Team
Cheney SD |
Other Awards
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Excellence for State
Leadership in Assessment |
Joe Kinney
Spokane SD |
WATRA Hand in Hand
Award |
Marcia Morrison |
ASCD Award of Merit for Outstanding Journal and Journal Article |
Greg Fritzberg
Curriculum in Context |
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Individual Awards
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Excellence in Curriculum |
Steve Chappuis
Central Kitsap SD |
Excellence in Curriculum |
Sally Harrison
Edmonds SD |
Excellence in Instruction |
Gayle Northcutt
Wenatchee SD |
Excellence in Instructional Supervision |
Chris Farrell
North Central ESD 171 |
Program Awards
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Excellence at the Local
School Level |
Lindsay Fikker, PAWS Portfolio Project
Burlington Edison SD |
Excellence at the School District Level |
Linda Roberts, Migrant Program
Sunnyside SD |
Excellence at the
Regional/State Level |
Kathy Shoop, Skagit Valley Network
La Conner SD |
Team Awards
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Excellence at the Local
School Level |
Charlene Allen, Student Learning Coordinating Council
Tumwater SD |
Other Awards
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Special Recognition |
Board member Jack Kirk, for 49 years of service and dedication to the district.
Brewster SD |
WATRA Hand in Hand
Award |
Carole Clark
Sunnyside SD |