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Sunnyside School District 7th Annual Golden Apple Awards |
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The purpose of the Golden Apple Awards is to: |
 | Reward excellence in teaching in the Sunnyside School District |
| Encourage creative and quality instruction |
| Encourage the development of a positive learning environment |
| Encourage excellent teachers and staff members to remain in the education field |
| Provide incentive for individual initiative on the part of teachers and staff members |
| Contribute in a substantive way to the improvement of education in Sunnyside Schools |
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| Nomination Procedures |
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- Nominations may be submitted by any of the following: School support groups, students, former students, parents, administrators, other teachers or community members. Individuals may not nominate themselves.
- Nominations must be submitted using our online form. Nominations must include the following:
- A fully completed nomination form, including the name of the nominee, his/her school building, grade level, subjects taught or duties performed, nominator's name and phone number, one paragraph regarding the nominee's school-related responsibilities and contributions and one paragraph explaining why your nominee is deserving of recognition.
- All nomination forms must be submitted electronically by:
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008.
- The district's cabinet team will review all nominations and make final selections for each category. All winners and nominees will be recognized at the School Board Meeting and social scheduled for May 22st, 2008.
If you have any questions, please call Janelle Hull in the District Office at 837-5851.
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| Nomination Categories |
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| Teacher of the Year (2) | A certificated classroom teacher in grades K-12. Two separate awards will be given - one to a primary teacher (K-5) and one to a secondary teacher (6-12). |
| Specialist of the Year (1) | A certificated specialist - counselors, librarians, nurses, fitness instructor or reading specialist. |
| Para Educator of the Year (2) | A full-time para educator at any grade level. |
| Secretary of the Year (1) | A secretary and or office staff member in any building. |
| Substitute of the Year (1) | A certified or classified substitute serving in any building. |
| Support Staff of the Year (2) | A classified staff member serving in a support position - transportation, food service, custodian, maintenance, security, technology, home liaison, etc. |
| Volunteer of the Year (1 or 2) | A volunteer serving in any of the buildings. |
| Administrator of the Year (1) | A principal, assistant principal or director at any building - selected by the Superintendent and the School Board. |
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| Nomination Criteria |
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| Winners of the Golden Apple Awards must demonstrate dedication to children and education. They must have a reputation for professionalism and have the respect of both staff and students. The award winners will constantly go out of their way to help others and consistently look for new ways to positively influence the lives of children. |
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| Teachers of the Year |
Susan Downing, Kindergarten - Washington Elementary
Patty Griffith, 6-8 PE, Leadership, Block Leader Harrison Middle School
Cheryl Engel, 6th Grade-Sierra Vista Middle School
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| Specialist of the Year |
Sindy Maxwell, Literacy Coach, Sierra Vista Middle School
Ann Omta, Speech Language Pathologist, Outlook and Washington
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| Para Educator of the Year |
Kari Miller , Chief Kamiakin Elementary
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| Office Staff of the Year |
Terri Syverson, Payroll Specialist, District Office
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| Secretary of the Year |
Carmela Galvan, Outlook Elementary
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| Support Staff of the Year |
David Peterson , Technology - Tech Services
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| Volunteer of the Year |
Francisco Garcia, Sierra Vista Middle School
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| Substitute of the Year |
Valerie Murphy, Pioneer Elementary
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| Administrator of the Year | Dr. Richard D. Cole, Superintendent
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| Teachers of the Year |
Erika Barrom, 4th Grade - Chief Kamiakin
Barb Skyles, Resource Room - Washington Elementary
Stephanie Funk, 7th Grade Bloc/Literature - Harrison Middle School
Maisy Sylling, Drama/Speech - Sunnyside High School
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| Specialist of the Year |
Mark Moore, Outlook Elementary
Patrice Strieck, Reading Coach - Washington Elementary
Kriste Colley, Counselor - Sunnyside High School
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| Para Educator of the Year |
Lucy Rice , Kindergarten - Pioneer Elementary
Evalani Ramos , Computers/Reading - Sierra Vista Middle School
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| Secretary of the Year |
Luz Medrano, Washington Elementary
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| Support Staff of the Year |
Mary Esperson , Custodian - Instruction & Support Services
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| Volunteer of the Year |
Linda Sarmiento, Chief Kamiakin Elementary
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| Substitute of the Year |
Sandra Linde, Sunnyside High School
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| Administrator of the Year | Lori Froese, Assessment Coordinator - Instruction & Support Services
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2006 Golden Apple Award Winners |
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| Teachers of the Year |
Angel Carrizales, Chief Kamiakin
Paula McCracken, Chief Kamiakin
Peggy LePierre, Outlook Elementary
Lynette Rodriguez, Sunnyside High School
Liz Robert, Harrison Middle School- 7th Grade BLOC |
| Specialist of the Year |
Kelly Wavrin, Pioneer Elementary
James Hatch, Harrison Middle School
Julie Perez, Harrison Middle School
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| Para Educator of the Year | Patsy Coder, Washington Elementary - 1st Grade
Shirley Pedraza, In-House Suspension - Harrison Middle School
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| Secretary of the Year |
Elda Cuevas, PRIDE High - Secretary
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| Support Staff of the Year |
Theresa Dalton, Custodian - Sunnyside High School
Rey Melendrez , Security Liaison - Chief Kamiakin & Pioneer Elementary
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| Volunteers of the Year |
Ruth Strang , Washington Elementary
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| Substitute of the Year |
Tamra Razey
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| Administrator of the Year | Brian Hart, Principal, Sunnyside High School
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| 2005 Golden Apple Award Winners |
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| Teachers of the Year | Christina Peabody, Sunnyside High School - Resource Room
Kylee Sonnabend-Liberty, P.R.I.D.E. High School - English
Kim Hatfield, Washington Elementary - Resource Room, K-2
Jean Kilian, Chief Kamiakin - 6th Grade
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| Specialist of the Year | Karen Shrontz, Sunnyside High School - Nurse/Health Occ.
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| Para Educator of the Year | Martha Bright, Washington Elementary - 4th Grade
Maria Santoy, Sunnyside High School - Resource Room, 9-12
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| Secretary of the Year | Anna Desmarais, Outlook Elementary - Secretary
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| Support Staff of the Year | Randy Morris, Maintenance - Copy Repair
Leo Sifuentes, Delivery Person
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| Volunteers of the Year | Dorothy Amundson, Washington Elementary, Grades 1,3, & 4
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| Administrator of the Year | K.C. Mitchell, Assistant Principal, Outlook Elementary
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| 2004 Golden Apple Award Winners |
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| Teachers of the Year | Greg Kirk, Harrison Middle School - 7th & 8th grade Band & Choir
Ryan Maxwell, Sunnyside High School - World History/Problems
Barbara Quigley, Outlook Elementary - 1st grade
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| Specialist of the Year | Deb Dale, Harrison Middle School - Counselor
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| Para Educator of the Year | Sally Garcia, Washington Elementary - Kindergarten
Dolores Kaiser, Harrison Middle School - Special Education
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| Secretary of the Year | Tammy Thompson, District Office - Accounts Payable
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| Support Staff of the Year | Margaret Lopez, Migrant Student Data Recruitment - Data Mgmt.
Rose Nesmith, Washington Elementary - Head Cook
Nic Olinsky, Technology Services - Information Systems Manager
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| Volunteers of the Year | Ronnie Shifflett, Harrison Middle School, crossing guard
Carroll Walker, Pioneer Elementary
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| Administrator of the Year | Deannie Dunbar, Executive Director, Instruction and Learning
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| 2003 Golden Apple Award Winners |
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| Teachers of the Year | Raul Castro, Harrison Middle School - 7th & 8th grade ESL, RECA
Maxine Halley, Washington Elementary - 3rd grade
James Wise, Sunnyside High School - 9-12 Basic Math, AP Calc |
| Specialist of the Year | Stephani Hutchinson, Pioneer Elementary - Media Center |
| Para Educator of the Year | Jenny Hicks, Harrison Middle School - 7th & 8th grade
Gigi Ortega, Washington Elementary - Kindergarten |
| Secretary of the Year | Val Eshelman, Chief Kamiakin Elementary |
| Support Staff of the Year | Accordia "Coke" Horn, Washington Elementary - Cook
Egbert Terry, Bus Driver |
| Administrator of the Year | Dennis Birr, Sunnyside High School - Principal |
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| 2002 Golden Apple Award Winners |
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| Teachers of the Year | Judy Carrick, Harrison Middle School - 8th grade reading
Patrice Cornelius, Pioneer Elementary - 3rd grade
Sandy Pascua, Washington Elementary - Kindergarten |
| Specialist of the Year | Cheryl Startup, Washington Elementary - School Nurse |
| Para Educator of the Year | Charlene Arriaga, Washington Elementary |
| Secretary of the Year | Ludine Siller, Chief Kamiakin Elementary |
| Support Staff of the Year | Pat Flodin, Washington Elementary - Cook
Sarah Schilperoort, Sunnyside High School - Copy Room |
| Administrator of the Year | Stan Davis, Pioneer Elementary - principal |
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