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November 2009 Roll of Honor

Congratulations to the following Sumner High School students who earned $5,800 in scholarships at 2009 National FFA Convention:

October 2009 Roll of Honor

The Washington State Association of Supervision and Curriculum Developers (ASCD) selected John Norlin, Sumner High School, as the Outstanding Young Educator Award of the year. He is now under consideration for national recognition. This award acknowledges John's contribution to education, his impact on students and student learning and achieving excellence and equity in teaching and learning.  A peer teacher nominated him for this prestigious award. 

 The Association endeavors to honor young professional educators who:

• Educate the whole child, helping to ensure each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
• Demonstrate educational leadership in their school, district, and community.
• Show a positive impact on student achievement.
• Illustrate significant contributions to the education community.

At last week's State ASCD Conference John accepted his award and a check for $2000.  Superintendent Gil Mendoza, Principal Bill Gaines, Assistant Principals Jeff Baines and Brandon Bakke, teacher Janine Sather, secretary Jamie Voiles and Executive Director Erin LaVerdiere attended the presentation.

ASCD recognizes each honoree and supports opportunities for leadership skill building, professional development, and exchange of ideas among honorees. The national winner and state honorees will form a cadre of exceptional young educators who, throughout the upcoming year, may have opportunities to model, network, and share their best practices with one another and the ASCD community.

September 2009 Roll of Honor

35-Year Service Award
JoAnn Stansell

30-Year Service Awards
Mike Fitzpatrick
Steve Gallagher
Susan Krug
Rae McDonald
Phil Wenzel

25-Year Service Awards
Nancy Nybo, Janet Schenk, Gay Tichy, Jan Sodt

20-Year Service Awards
Kris Beeler, Stephanie Bylin, Cynthia Carel, Penny Chatterton, Joe Conroy, Gail Dougherty, Helene Freeman, Sheila Harris, Diana Hedrick, Dyanne Jewett-Borst, Erin LaVerdiere, Deborah MacDonald, Arthur Marcus, Connie Miller, Elaine Munson, Laurie Selle, Marelin Simmons, Kim Singleton, Paula Strozyk, Scott Thompson, Cheryl Warwick

15-Year Service Awards
Betty Bisig, Jan Blankers, Jane Curtis, Damon DeLapp, Roberta Engelhardt, Bill Gaines, Amanda Gilbert, Lisa Graham, Valerie Gray, Amy Hixenbaugh, Deborah Hummel-Scott, Phil Johnston, Laurie Josephson, Nancy Kruse, Marlene Marvin, Pamela Noble, Kristi Olsen, Marilu Tipps, Becky Walker

10-Year Service Awards
Mary Anderson, Pam Bauer, Judy Buchanan, Rebecca Carle-Morey, Traci Donohue, Rod Emmons, Cheryl Eldridge, Amy Erwin, Shelley Fugere, Ron Giesselmann, Mandy Grams, Stacy Guyant, Joan Hagen, Walter Hardtke, Jeff Hillion, Sally Kinzel, Pamela Knowles, Susan Krezelak, Nancy Lenihan, Traci Lewis, Kathy Lonn, Wendy Lubash, Alison Norbeck, Mike Olson, Kari Peterson, Andrea Pochman, Dawn Potter, Carrie Rice, Aaron Riddle, Amanda Ross-Robillard, Brian Scheerer, Eric Stansbury, Mary Stecky, Julie Videtto, Clemente Villalobos, Bill White

Professional Achievement Recognitions
Master’s Degree awarded to: Chad Barrett, Elizabeth Draggoo, Dana Finnegan, Lori Harold, Michelle Moorman, James Simon, Emily Smith

Principal Certificate awarded to: Trisha Gibson, Dan Lysne, Jill Soholt, Shannon Thissen

Residency Certificate awarded to:  Jennifer Robertson

Associate of Arts Degree awarded to: Kelly Ashby

Teacher Professional Certification completed: Jennifer Black, Emily Browning-Cray, Leslie Christin, Anna Class, Tony Clarke, Amy Fuller, Ann Gard, Lauren Hatcher, Chris Heacox, Sarah Hertlein, Rebecca LeMaster, Kimmie Marton, Megan McCarry, Jennifer Meyer, Steve Mondragon, John Nichols, John Norlin, Emily Redfairn, Christine Ryan, Allison Sheldon, Krystal Stephens, Jennifer St. Pierre, Rachel Street, Kylie Sund, Steve Sutherland, Robi Turley, Alex Walker, Stacey Whitney, Heather Wright

Paraeducator Core Competency Certification earned by: Kelly Ashby, Diane Brahim, Peter Esser, Susan Fiala, Cortnie Goodin, James Grasley, Debra Hefford, Kathy Kasinger, Ari-Amber Messer, Sandra Moceri, Donovan  Osborn, Jennifer Pope, Kimberlee Richardson, Tudie Senf, Morgan Wayman

National Board Certification awarded to:
Chris Clayton, Jennifer Fruehauf, Jason Vander Hoek, Pam Noble, Nancy Nybo, Jeanne Ossman, Jen Peters, Cheryl Roper, Scott Sousa

Professional Recognitions awarded to:
Curt Brown, Katherine Hammad, Tricia Hukee, Nancy Lenihan, Jeanne Ossman, Randy Rightmire, Tim Thomsen, Beth Dykman, Steve Fulkerson, Bill Gaines, Mike McCartin

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