Recognizing #TeamVPS
Employee Excellence Award winners create positive, caring and productive school environments through exceptional effort, dedication and performance in their areas of responsibility. The following staff members have received awards since the program began in 2007.
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- Scott Abels, maintenance, January 2009
- Jason Ackley, building operator, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, October 2014
- Filomon Afenegus, PE/leadership teacher, Gaiser Middle School, February 2012
- Jesse Affeldt, teacher, Ogden Elementary, November 2021
- Connie Albin-Foster, professional development, human resources, September 2008
- Charlene Albrich, paraeducator, Discovery Middle School, December 2009
- Albert Alcantar, director of athletics and safety, safety office, October 2016
- Arne Allen, district resource officer rover, safety and security, January 2015
- Michelle Ames, family-community resource coordinator, Truman Elementary, October 2021
- Tami Ammerman, mental health specialist, Fir Grove/Vista, May 2018
- Catlin Anderson, district resource officer, safety department/Columbia River High School, April 2018
- Marianne Anderson, teacher, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, February 2014
- Roger Anderson, delivery worker, warehouse, March 2020
- Scott Anderson, fifth-grade teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, November 2012
- Brett Andre, counselor, Chinook Elementary, May 2019
- Kelsey Andrewjeski, teacher librarian, Minnehaha Elementary School, October 2023
- Rebecca Angell, paraeducator, Fort Vancouver High School, January 2010
- Erin Annis, teacher, Skyview High School, April 2022
- Becky Anstine, art teacher, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, March 2010
- Celia Antonini, teacher, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2021
- Dixie Archer, teacher, VITA Elementary School, December 2023
- Carol Arden, Title I/LAP specialist, special services, March 2015
- Teresa Arden, EL instructional lead, Hudson’s Bay High School, January 2023
- Katie Arkoosh, principal, Anderson Elementary, March 2020
- Kati Armstrong, program specialist, career and technical education/Jim Parsley Community Center, April 2014
- Shawn Ash, paraeducator, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, January 2014
- Erika Audette, paraeducator, Chinook Elementary, April 2019
- Gahlya Auel, school psychologist/case manager, October 2018
- Danette Auld, business office clerk, Skyview High School, April 2012
- Diana Avalos-Leos, family-community engagement coordinator, Fort Vancouver High School, October 2015
- Sofia Avila, interpreter/translator, special services department, May 2021
- Enid Axtell, teacher, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, December 2022
- Isabel Azcarraga, spanish teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, May 2023
- Connie Bailey, occupational therapist assistant, Fruit Valley, Lake Shore, and Sacajawea elementary schools, February 2013
- Jackie Bahena, secretary, Martin Luther King Elementary, March 2023
- Tai Bainter, teacher, Anderson Elementary, February 2020
- Shanna Baird, family-community resource coordinator, Hazel Dell Elementary, January 2020
- Becky Baker, clerk, special services department, January 2017
- Lo Balik, paraeducator, Chinook Elementary, April 2017
- Sam Barker, building operator, Fir Grove/Vista, April 2009
- Chris Barksdale, support specialist, information and technology services, March 2011
- Pat Bates, paraeducator, Jim Parsley Center Preschool and Home Connection, April 2010
- Crystal Bauer, paraeducator, Columbia River High School, January 2011
- Jennifer Baybado, teacher, Sacajawea Elementary, May 2022
- Kristin Bayless, systems analyst, information and technology services, October 2009
- Kristine Baylous, reading intervention specialist, Salmon Creek Elementary, December 2016
- Debbie Beach, registrar, Clark County Juvenile Justice, December 2008
- Ginnie Beamguard, reading coach, Washington Elementary, February 2008
- Amber Beardmore, associate principal, Hudson’s Bay High School, December 2021
- Mary Ann Beatty, school nurse, Skyview High School, May 2013
- Debra Beaulieu, certified occupational therapy assistant, Walnut Grove Elementary, March 2018
- Jennifer Beeks, Family-Community Resource Center (FCRC) Coordinator, Minnehaha Elementary, October 2024
- Koreen Bennett, teacher and band director, Gaiser and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools, October 2022
- Rubyanne Berg, teacher, Truman Elementary, October 2017
- Stephanie Bergeron, technology assistant, Discovery Middle School, December 2014
- Andy Berhow, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2013
- Jeremy Berliss, principal, Jim Tangeman Center and GATE, April 2022
- Daniel Bettis, principal, Fir Grove/Vista, November 2014
- Dmitriy Beyu, custodian, Gaiser Middle School, June 2022
- Jenna Biggs, teacher, Skyview High School, November 2018
- Eric Bindewald, teacher librarian, Sacajawea Elementary, February 2022
- Ivy Binkowski, technology assistant, Chinook Elementary and Alki Middle schools, January 2013
- Darra Black, physical therapist assistant, special services department, May 2019
- Tracy Boal, secretary, Chinook Elementary, May 2017
- Scott Bobst, custodian, Skyview High School, April 2016
- Travis Boeh, principal, McLoughlin Middle School, November 2016
- Staci Boehlke, FCRC coordinator, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, October 2015
- Lori Bond, special programs clerk, Skyview High School, January 2010
- Nicole Boornazian, school bus driver, Hudson’s Bay High School, December 2022
- Maggie Booth, academy teacher, Skyview High School, October 2012
- Megan Botnen, teacher and cheer coach, Skyview High School, March 2009
- Benjamin Bouton, music teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2023
- Anne Bowling, teacher, Washington Elementary, December 2019
- Lou Braafladt, security supervisor, safety and security, February 2014
- Lois Brace, secretary, Alki Middle School, January 2019
- Steve Bratt, director, IT infrastructure and operations, ITS, February 2016
- Gabe Bravo, building operator, Columbia River High School, May 2021
- Traicy Brent, secretary, Ogden Elementary, March 2019
- Nita Breshears, nutrition services clerk, Chinook Elementary, May 2017
- Denise Brinster, teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary School, February 2013
- Charolette Brown, paraeducator, Sacajawea Elementary, March 2020
- Jois Brownstein, teacher, Columbia River High School, November 2015
- Steffanie Broyles, secondary literacy specialist, Gaiser Middle School, March 2014
- Jodi Buchanan, second-grade teacher, Salmon Creek Elementary School, November 2011
- Kate Burns, teacher at Truman Elementary School, April 2024
- Oren Burt, building operator, Hudson’s Bay High School, May 202
- Mary Calame, paraeducator, Alki Middle School, January 2023
- Annette Caldwell, administrative secretary, ITS, October 2018
- Yvonne Caldwell, nutrition services team (with Barb Landers), Thomas Jefferson Middle School, December 2011
- Ryan Callahan, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, and coach, Gaiser and Columbia River High School, May 2022
- Denise Camacho, special programs clerk, special education student records, March 2011
- Gene Camacho, building operator, Walnut Grove Elementary, December 2016
- Robin Campbell, clerk, Columbia River High School, February 2016
- Martin Campos, math coach, Franklin and Salmon Creek elementary schools, February 2009
- Wendy Campos, teacher, Eisenhower Elementary School, June 2023
- Melissa Cantwell, teacher, Hough Elementary School, March 2016
- Debi Carsten, secretary, special services department, January 2016
- Rachel Cason, student success coordinator, student welfare and attendance department, January 2018 / Education Ombuds, student welfare and attendance department, November 2023
- Devin Cast, teacher, Felida Elementary, June 2022
- Donna Cayton, cook, Lake Shore Elementary School, December 2010
- Julie Chambers, food court specialist, Hudson’s Bay High School, April 2011
- Aiko Chappell, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator, Minnehaha Elementary, April 2022 / Mental health and wellness coordinator, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, June 224
- Sally Charuhas, executive director, special services, February 2015
- Anita Chase, associate principal, Lieser Campus, November 2017
- Valerie Chavez, special education teacher, Alki Middle School, January 2024
- Wendy Chopp, paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary, February 2017
- Traci Chunn, media specialist, Truman Elementary School, June 2008
- Jodi Church, paraeducator, Alki Middle School, February 2012
- Tawnya Clark, paraeducator, Fir Grove, November 2019
- Connie Coffey, first-grade teacher, Sacajawea Elementary School, May 2012
- Bess Colpron, safe and supportive schools coach, special services department, February 2016
- Vickie Colpron, registrar, McLoughlin Middle School, November 2017
- Pat Conner, swing custodian, Roosevelt Elementary School, November 2014
- Terry Cornett, secretary, special services, November 2007
- Lisa Cortney, technology assistant, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Hough Elementary School, April 2013
- Scott Counard, bus driver, transportation, November 2013
- Leeah Crawford, teacher, Ogden Elementary School, November 2022
- Dan Cronin, custodian, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, October 2008
- Vanessa Crowe, clerk, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2019
- Debra Crowley, paraeducator, Alki Middle School, November 2012
- Tracie Crowley, world studies/language arts teacher, Alki Middle School, February 2011
- Tina Cruz, family-community resource center coordinator, Family-Community Resource Centers at Salmon Creek and Franklin elementary schools, Columbia River High School, Vancouver Flex Academy, Vancouver iTech Preparatory and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, June 2022
- Neil Cummings, teacher and coach, Alki Middle School, December 2017
- Deb Cushman, secretary, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, March 2013
- Pat Dahl, teacher, Chinook Elementary School, February 2010
- Nicole Daltoso, facilities planning manager, planning department, November 2021
- Molly Davenport, teacher, Marshall Elementary, March 2018
- Steve David, delivery worker, warehouse, March 2020
- Amanda Davidson, LAP teacher, Washington Elementary, November 2017
- Theresa David-Turner, principal, Truman Elementary Center, May 2011
- Becky Davis, mental health specialist, Fir Grove/Vista, March 2019
- Karen Davis, counselor, Jason Lee Middle School, June 2023
- Sandi Dawson, accounting assistant, special services, March 2008
- Erin DeBoard, special education team, Sacajawea Elementary School, April 2011
- Tom DeBuse, teacher, Truman Elementary School, January 2018
- Jodie Deeney, LAP teacher, Sacajawea Elementary School, April 2024
- Tatyana Demchukov, information and technology services, Jim Parsley Center, December 2008
- Philip Denton, vocal/orchestra/theater teacher, Skyview High School, October 2011
- Dean Dickinson, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, February 2021
- Debbie Dickerson, assistant dispatcher, transportation department, November 2023
- Diane Dickinson, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary School, October 2009
- Laura Dilley, principal, Franklin Elementary School, November 2012
- Mike Dillman, counselor, Fort Vancouver High School, October 2017
- Mindy Ding, nurse, Marshall Elementary, February 2022
- Jan Dorn, registrar, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, September 2008
- Nicole Dornan, benefits program specialist, human resources, December 2012
- Cindy Dosier, learning support teacher, Franklin Elementary School, March 2014
- David Douglas, teacher, Columbia River High School, March 2017
- Katie Dunfield, digital learning coach, information and technology services, May 2022
- Lisa Dunning, career center clerk, Hudson’s Bay High School. December 2022
- Linda Dyer, technology assistant, information and technology services, April 2009
- Darryl Eccleston, attendance specialist, student welfare and attendance department, May 2016
- Jackie Edmonds, administrative assistant, teaching and learning department, February 2016
- Barb Edwards, school psychologist, Columbia River High School, October 2015
- Frank Edwards, network specialist, information and technology services, November 2009
- Tom Edwards, building operator, Jason Lee Middle School, February 2022
- Donna Eisinger, senior dispatcher, transportation department, May 2021
- Grace Elligott, supervisor, transportation, November 2022
- Debbie Elliott, principal, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, June 2008
- Robert Elliott, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, November 2022
- Alia Eraky, teacher, Anderson Elementary School, November 2023
- Adam Erickson, custodial staff, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2023
- Donna Erskine, paraeducator, Hazel Dell Elementary School, February 2009
- Ed Esparza, site director, Gear Up, November 2007
- Lucy Estrada-Guzman, principal, Harney Elementary School, January 2016
- Carmen Everingham, teacher, Discovery and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools, June 2024
- Debra Fanning, teacher, Discovery Middle School, February 2007
- Esther Faualo, bus driver, transportation department, March 2022
- Matthew Fechter, counselor, King Elementary School, September 2009
- Carla Feltz, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator, Washington Elementary School, November 2014 and Carla Feltz, family engagement and technical assistance coordinator, Jim Parsley Center, February 2024
- Shana Ferguson, teacher librarian, Columbia River High School, November 2016
- Chris Fink, Title I specialist, special services, October 2009
- Shera Fink, reading specialist, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, November 2008
- Cyndy Fisher, data integration specialist, assessment and performance management department, May 2016
- Rachel Fisher, teacher, Ogden Elementary School, November 2024
- Kirk Fitzer, third-grade teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary School, March 2012
- Alicia Flanigan, teacher, Ogden Elementary, January 2020
- Erin Fleming, fourth-grade teacher, Eisenhower Elementary School, February 2012
- Cassy Fletcher, clerk, Washington Elementary, May 2011
- Jennifer Fletcher, fiscal clerk, McLoughlin, October 2018
- Joshua Flick, science teacher, Discovery Middle School, November 2009 and January 2024
- Julie Foley, clerk, Fort Vancouver High School, May 2024
- Tiffany Frahm, teacher, Washington Elementary, January 2017
- Maria Franco, paraeducator, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, December 2012
- Rosann Franscisco, paraeducator, Columbia River High School, March 2008
- Chrissy Free, teacher and math coach, Harney and Hazel Dell elementary schools, December 2007
- Darci Fronk, principal, Salmon Creek Elementary School, October 2013
- Marilyn Gaffrey, secondary manager, curriculum and instruction, May 2009
- Anne Galvas, district liaison for the Homeless Outreach Promoting Education program, April 2012
- Jason Galvas, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, April 2021
- Anita Garcia, paraeducator, McLoughlin Middle School, February 2013
- Marisol Garcia, FCRC coordinator, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2023
- Jennalee Garcia Montero, teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, December 2021
- Heidi Gardner, teacher, Harney Elementary, January 2018
- Gina Gasser, counseling clerk, Columbia River High School, October 2019
- Bobbi Geenty, principal, Marshall Elementary, January 2022
- Jennifer Geloff, teacher, Anderson Elementary, April 2021
- Cynthia Geddes, teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary School, April 2014
- Veena Girod, teacher, McLoughlin Middle School, February 2019
- Kristin Glafka-Andre, teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, June 2024
- Ariel Goldsworth, teacher and coach, Discovery Middle School, January 2023
- Merri Gonsalves Johnson, special education teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, April 2024
- Molly Goodling, school psychologist, Fort Vancouver High School, April 2015
- Jim Goss, district resource officer, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2014
- Jay Gowen, counselor, Skyview High School, April 2010
- Cristy Graham, paraeducator, Jason Lee Middle School, December 2015
- Dion Graham, custodial assistant, Columbia River High School, May 2021
- Barb Graves, teacher, Washington Elementary, May 2019
- Julie Graves, paraeducator, Skyview High School, October 2021
- Meagan Graves, teacher, Felida Elementary, January 2019
- April Greenwood, speech language pathologist, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School and Early Childhood Education Center, May 2014
- Zachary Griffith, teacher, Anderson Elementary, March 2020
- Debby Gruenberg, cafeteria manager, Hudson’s Bay High School, February 2010
- Lee Gunter, counselor, Minnehaha Elementary School, January 2011
- Yiqi Guo, teacher, Franklin Elementary, January 2022
- Linda Gustafson, K-12 literacy specialist, curriculum and instruction, October 2010
- Jeanna Hager, teacher, Discovery Middle School, March 2021
- Cyndy Hagin, teacher, Vancouver iTech Preparatory, June 2023
- Joan Hagist, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary School, December 2017
- Jenni Hahn, office of assessment, research and evaluation services, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Debra Hale, principal, Anderson Elementary School, May 2016
- Sarah Halgren, paraeducator, Marshall Elementary, December 2021
- Brenda Hall, district resource officer, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies and safety and security department, March 2022
- Ken Hall, head custodian, Fort Vancouver High School, October 2017
- Jennifer Halleck, facilities planner, facilities planning department, December 2016
- Nicole Halstead, kindergarten teacher, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, January 2014
- Laura Hamilton, teacher, Discovery Middle School, November 2015
- Peggy Hanes, teacher librarian, Alki Middle School, February 2018
- Kim Hansen, paraeducator, Hazel Dell Elementary, February 2019
- Amanda Harding, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator, Walnut Grove Elementary, December 2016
- Kathy Hardy, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, March 2015
- Katie Hardy, visual art specialist, Roosevelt Elementary, February 2018
- Levi Harlan, paraeducator, Discovery Middle School, December 2019
- Carmina Harrington, paraeducator, Lake Shore Elementary School, May 2012
- Patricia Harris, technology assistant, information and technology services, December 2012
- Emily Hart, HR specialist, human resources department, April 2018
- Dawn Hartung, office of assessment, research and evaluation services, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Peggy Haugen, counselor, Harney Elementary, May 2019
- Brittnee Harvey, SCC paraeducator, Discovery Middle School, February 2023
- SueEllen Hayler, physical therapist, motor team, May 2015
- Betsy Haywood, Imagine Learning and Learning Assistance Program teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary, March 2018
- April Hegewald, paraeducator, Hazel Dell Elementary School, February 2023
- Lynn Helms, teacher, Skyview High School, October 2018
- Maria Henry, administrative clerk, Hudson’s Bay High School, June 2024
- Sandy Hensley, paraeducator, Gaiser Middle School, December 2008
- Debbie Henzi, secretary, safety and athletics, October 2011
- Nick Hernandez, job facilitator, Gateway to Adult Transitional Education (GATE), October 2024
- Kristina Hickey, teacher, Minnehaha Elementary School, December 2009
- Toree Hiebert, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, May 2021
- Bette Higgins, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary School, March 2012
- Becky Hilfiker, teacher, Ogden Elementary, April 2018
- Christine Hill, counselor, Truman Elementary School, November 2010
- Gini Hoch, attendance clerk, Skyview High School, October 2012
- Mick Hoffman, executive director of operations, safety, security, athletics and transportation, March 2015
- Tammi Hoffman, teacher, Sacajawea Elementary, May 2023
- Trey Hollibaugh, network specialist, ITS department, October 2016
- Cris Holm, paraeducator, Fir Grove/Vista, January 2018
- Stacey Holmstrom, teacher, Anderson Elementary, April 2021
- Rachael Honsinger, teacher, Ogden Elementary, May 2018
- Todd Horenstein, assistant superintendent for facility support services, planning and facilities department, February 2020
- Michael Hornback, instructional technology facilitator, ITS, November 2019
- Diane Horner, paraeducator, Hazel Dell Elementary School, December 2015
- Steve Horton, building operator, Alki Middle School, April 2008
- Kayla Hougan, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, April 2022
- Mary Houser, teacher on special assignment, curriculum and instruction, January 2009
- Jesse Howard, help desk specialist, information and technology services, February 2021
- Leslie Howard, literacy specialist, Eisenhower Elementary School, November 2011
- Woody Howard, principal, Hazel Dell Elementary School, May 2012
- Christy Howell, lead secretary, Skyview High School, June 2023
- Valerie Hunt, school nurse, Fort Vancouver High School and Vancouver Flex Academy, October 2014
- Brandon Hurless, paraeducator, Discovery Middle School, March 2023
- Lee Hunter, district resource officer, Discovery Middle School, March 2010
- Judy Hust, paraeducator, Jason Lee Middle School, December 2009
- Brooke Igarta, teacher, Hough Elementary School, December 2023
- Christine Ingalls, teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, December 2017
- Elisa Iraheta, Spanish interpreter, multiple schools and special services department, December 2017
- Fae Jackson, nurse, Hudson’s Bay High School, June 2008
- Tony Jacobs, district resource officer, Hudson’s Bay High School, May 2008
- Sue Jacobs, school nurse, McLoughlin Middle School, Lewis and Clark High School, Fir Grove/Vista and Teen Parent Program, November 2011
- Stephanie Jakubek, counselor, Skyview High School, January 2015
- Susie James, secretary, curriculum and instruction, October 2008
- Kris Janati, principal, Sacajawea Elementary School, November 2010
- John Jarrett, building operator and pool operator, JPCC, Bates and Propstra, April 2024
- Ben Jatos, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, December 2015
- Grace Jewett, area manager, special services, May 2013
- Emily Jinnah, elementary academic coach, Fir Grove, November 2019
- Sophia Johansen, Success Academy coordinator, Fort Vancouver High School, May 2015
- Eva Johnson, secretary, Lincoln Elementary School, January 2010
- Keith Johnson, restorative practices coach, Alki and Jefferson Middle Schools, February 2024
- Laurie Johnson, cafeteria assistant, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, March 2014
- William Johnson, auditorium manager, Skyview High School, December 2023
- Ben Johnston, custodian, Washington Elementary School, February 2018
- Debbie Jones, paraeducator, Hazel Dell Elementary School, June 2024
- Greg Joy, teacher, Discovery Middle School, November 2007
- ReNai Joy, teacher, Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School, November 2024
- Arlene Kaleta, paraeducator, Skyview High School, April 2011
- Brian Kaplan, custodian, Lake Shore Elementary School, December 2008
- Cindy Kaplan, custodian, Lincoln Elementary School, March 2016
- Amy Karcher, budget analyst, fiscal department, October 2017
- Sencta Karns, staff assistant, Chinook Elementary School, April 2008
- Vanessa Kastner, special education paraeducator, Jim Tangeman Center, March 2023
- Art Katsapis, office of assessment, research and evaluation services, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Patty Kellum, secretary, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, April 2015
- Karina Kelley, teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, May 2024
- Pat Kelly, building operator, Columbia River High School, December 2010
- Dan Kendall, building operator, Truman Elementary Center, May 2010
- Stephanie Kennedy, teacher, Minnehaha and Lake Shore elementary schools, January 2015
- Shari Kern, nutrition services manager, Roosevelt Elementary School, November 2011
- Lisa Kennison, school nurse, Columbia River High School, October 2013
- Corrie Kinnan, literacy facilitator, Felida Elementary School, March 2017
- Anne Kizerian, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, October 2014
- Sue Kniffin, clerk, special services department, October 2017
- Keri Knight, teacher, Minnehaha Elementary, February 2021
- Randy Kohlschmidt, building operator, Franklin Elementary School, January 2008
- Anna Konty, special education team, Sacajawea Elementary School, April 2011
- John Kotrlik, network specialist, information and technology services, October 2011
- Lauren Kotz, teacher, Alki Middle School, April 2019
- Viktoriya Krasovskaya, Russian interpreter, multiple schools and special services department, December 2017
- Betty Krauter, registrar, Discovery Middle School, December 2014
- Sarah Kries, teacher, Columbia River High School, February 2018
- Melissa Kurta, paraeducator, Roosevelt Elementary, October 2024
- Sharon Lacroix, paraeducator, Hough Elementary, March 2019
- Linda Lagana, paraeducator, Salmon Creek Elementary School, November 2009
- Hilda Lail, bilingual family & community partnerships coordinator, Jim Parsley Center, October 2023
- Dave Lambert, CTE special projects teacher, high school horticulture programs, April 2015
- Barb Landers, nutrition services team (with Yvonne Caldwell), Thomas Jefferson Middle School, December 2011
- Jeannie Lane, senior application specialist, information and technology services, February 2021
- Connie Langlois, special programs clerk, special services department, May 2016
- Dennis Larsen, custodian, Lewis and Clark High School, February 2010
- Dee Lassiter, secretary, Minnehaha Elementary, March 2020
- Colleen Lawler, T-1 teacher, Sacajawea Elementary School, February 2011
- Kamila Laws, English language learner teacher/coordinator, Roosevelt Elementary School, December 2011
- Jeff Lee, fifth-grade teacher, Sacajawea Elementary School, March 2013
- Ben Leisman, district resource officer rover, safety and security, January 2015
- Adam Lemucchi, behavior analyst, special services department, April 2022
- Lisa Lengacher, paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary, February 2017
- April Leonard, teacher, Chinook Elementary School, May 2015
- Rudi Lies, human resources/professional development specialist, human resources, November 2013
- Steve Lindblom, principal, Lieser campus, January 2015
- Gina Lindsley, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, March 2021
- Bill Link, manager, special services department, December 2014
- Debra Lobdell, special education teacher, Felida Elementary, March 2021
- Allison Loncar, teacher, Washington Elementary, December 2021
- Shannon Long, physical education teacher, Gaiser Middle School, January 2024
- Nicole Loran-Graham, mobile FCRC coordinator, February 2017
- Steve Lorenz, CTE horticulture teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, February 2023
- Courtney Lucas, school psychologist, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2011
- Kim Luttrell, paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary, February 2017
- Stephanie MacDonald, teacher, Fruit Valley Elementary School, April 2023
- Judy MacLean, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary School, May 2013
- Salvador Madrigal, paraeducator/student advocate, Alki Middle School, December 2019
- Mya Magdaleno, paraeducator, Sacajawea Elementary, May 2022
- Kelly Mainka, literacy facilitator, Washington Elementary School, October 2015
- Amy Mammarella, counseling clerk, Columbia River High School, April 2009
- Starla Manchester, manager, teacher-mentor team, human resources, March 2008
- RoseMary Marek, literacy specialist, Hazel Dell Elementary School, May 2014
- Halie Marsh, teacher, Anderson Elementary, October 2021
- Mark Martin, paraeducator, Fort Vancouver High School, May 2008
- Sarah Martin, paraeducator, Gaiser Middle School, April 2022
- Carrie Mason, nurse, McLoughlin Middle School and Skyview High School, January 2020
- Don Mattson, building operator, Harney Elementary School, October 2010
- Jeni McAnally, teacher, Columbia River High School, October 2022
- BJ McCoy, systems and project specialist, planning and facilities, January 2009
- Jeff McCoy, custodian, Felida Elementary School, December 2013
- Larry McCoy, custodial assistant, Sacajawea Elementary School, May 2011
- Mary-Catherine McElroy, teacher librarian, Ogden Elementary, October 2019
- Courtney McEwan, instructional coach, Heights Campus, February 2022
- Linda McGeachy, associate superintendent, curriculum and instruction, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Pat McGraw, paraeducator, Columbia River High School, April 2017
- Becki McGrew, first-grade teacher, Lake Shore Elementary School, March 2010
- Mike McGuiness, equipment repair technician, maintenance, February 2014
- Pat McGuirk, clerk, warehouse, January 2008
- Kelly McIvor, custodian, Lincoln Elementary School, December 2012
- Fawn McKay, secretary, special services department, May 2021
- Jennifer McKay, teacher/intervention specialist, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, November 2016
- Julie McKee, secretary, special services department, February 2017
- Susan McKenzie, teacher, Columbia River High School, April 2016
- Brenda McKinney, English teacher, Skyview High School, April 2008
- Sarah McPartland, fourth-grade teacher, Eisenhower Elementary School, September 2008
- Darby Meade, principal, iTech Preparatory, December 2023
- Randy Meade, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, March 2017
- Ann Medellin, teacher on special assignment, curriculum department, May 2019
- MaryJane Mellmer, teacher, Marshall Elementary School, November 2013
- Juan Mendoza, teacher, Harney Elementary, May 2018
- Lauren Merlin, teacher, Anderson Elementary, November 2021
- Rachel Merritt, nurse, Hough/Lake Shore/special services, March 2021
- Amy Mesick, reading coach, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, November 2008
- Jeannie Meyer, counselor, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, December 2013
- Maria Meza, bus driver, transportation department, October 2018
- Elizabeth Mikaele, counselor, Hudson’s Bay High School, December 2011
- Theo Mikaele, district resource officer, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2010
- Terry Millard, head custodian, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2009
- Jean Miller, media clerk, Columbia River High School, April 2016
- Nadine Miller, literacy facilitator, Salmon Creek Elementary, December 2016
- Nancy Miller, nutrition clerk and paraprofessional, Salmon Creek Elementary School, November 2007
- Sarah Miller, teacher, Chinook Elementary, April 2017
- Ben Miramontes, teacher, Anderson Elementary
- Sarah Moll, teacher, Roosevelt Elementary School, April 2019
- Sara Molyneux, special education teacher, Gaiser Middle School, May 2024
- Marie Monek, career counseling specialist, Fort Vancouver High School, January 2014
- Patrick Mongrain, seventh-grade teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, April 2010
- Camra Moreno, bilingual specialist, special services, May 2013
- Diana Mount, third-grade teacher, Chinook Elementary School, April 2012
- Jenny Mowery, teacher-librarian, Hough Elementary School, March 2013
- Deanna Mox, paraeducator, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, February 2008
- Sunny Moxley, teacher, Walnut Grove Elementary, June 2022
- Shannon Murphy, teacher, Sacajawea Elementary, March 2019
- Sara Neal, digital media specialist, communications office, April 2014
- Pat Neill, office of assessment, research and evaluation services, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Barbara Nelson, clerk, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, December 2007
- Rose Nelson, K-12 social studies TOSA, curriculum department, May 2023
- Sarah Nelson, fiscal clerk, Hudson’s Bay High School, November 2023
- Jim Newman, building operator, Roosevelt Elementary School, February 2019
- Katelyn Newman, learning support teacher, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, April 2013
- Carrie Newton, T-1 teacher, Marshall Elementary School, March 2013
- Bill Niemeyer, data integration technician, assessment and performance management department, November 2019
- Erica Nicewonger, teacher, Back on Track program, December 2013
- Mike Nicholson, delivery worker, warehouse, March 2020
- Nicole Niesz, specialist, human resources, October 2010
- Keith Norris, teacher, McLoughlin Middle School and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, October 2022
- Mark Novak, crew leader, warehouse, March 2020
- Charity Nunnelley, ELL/Title I program specialist, special services department, November 2014
- Kelli Nye, special education team, Sacajawea Elementary School, April 2011
- Jim O’Banion, principal, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, January 2016
- Libby Odren, special programs clerk, visual and performing arts and AVID, April 2022
- Janell Olander, paraeducator, Truman Elementary School, October 2013
- Conor Oldfield, ITUS Tech Assistant, JPC, May 2024
- Angela O’Leary, specialist, human resources, December 2009
- Ixel Olivas, fitness teacher, Washington Elementary, April 2013
- Chris Olsen, principal, Discovery Middle School, April 2010
- Courtney Olsen, math intervention teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary School, February 2024
- Bonnie Olson, counselor, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, February 2012
- Marge Olson, secretary, Fir Grove/Vista, May 2009
- Sarah O’Mara, teacher, Alki Middle School and Skyview High School
- Stephanie Ongtooguk, interpreter and family liaison, special services, October 2008
- Roxann Ortega-Murillo, building operator, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2013
- Stephanie Ortquist, special education paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary School, April 2023
- Svitlana Ostapenko, student advocate, Fort Vancouver High School, November 2024
- Mari Ovens, director, nutrition services, April 2016
- Elizabeth Owen, family-community resource coordinator, Washington Elementary, January 2019
- Lori Padilla, English language learner coach, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, November 2015
- Gail Paice, program specialist, curriculum and instruction, April 2014
- Kevin Palena, English teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, September 2009
- AJ Panter, executive director of facilities support services, planning department, November 2021
- Luanna Parno, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2015
- Gordon Patterson, teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, October 2009
- Natalie Pattison, teacher, Walnut Grove Elementary, November 2021
- Glenys Paveglio, chief, elementary education, February 2011
- Erin Pendergast, teacher, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2021
- Tami Perkins, social studies and Advancement Via Individual Determination teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, December 2011
- Kathleen Perry, senior accountant, fiscal services, March 2010
- Kim Peters, special education teacher, Felida Elementary, March 2021
- Diane Petersen, paraeducator, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, February 2020
- Summer Peterson, behavior systems specialist, Marshall Elementary, October 2024
- Kirk Pettersen, CTE technology teacher, Discovery Middle School, May 2023
- Mark Phelan, teacher, Discovery Middle School, November 2023
- Jami Phelps, teacher mentor, human resources, May 2018
- Ashley Pirrone, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2024
- Stephanie Poling, teacher, Gaiser Middle School, December 2022
- Joan Ponciano, registrar, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2017
- Cathy Potter, district resource officer, safety department, April 2021
- Lissa Potter, counselor, Hudson’s Bay High School, February 2023
- Nichole Pratap, teacher, Ogden Elementary, January 2019
- Pamela Pratt, learning support teacher, Roosevelt Elementary School, January 2012
- Juvenal Pulido, district resource officer, safety and security department
- LaNnae Pust, teacher, Lake Shore Elementary, October 2019
- Tavia Quaid, teacher, Columbia River High School, January 2016
- Jan Quann, fifth-grade Challenge teacher, Eisenhower Elementary School, January 2009
- Amelia Radford, cafeteria assistant, Franklin Elementary School, May 2024
- Marcie Ramberg, principal, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, March 2012
- Ryan Rasmussen, paraeducator, Columbia River High School, October 2016
- Rebekah Raymond, teacher, Minnehaha Elementary School, May 2014
- Joe Reed, district resource officer, Columbia River High School, November 2009
- Lisa Reed, principal, Hazel Dell Elementary School, December 2023
- Eileen Renfro, kindergarten teacher, Patricia Nierenberg Center (Marshall Elementary), May 2009
- Catherine Reynolds, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary, April 2017
- Kayla Richardson, special education teacher, Ogden Elementary School, April 2023
- Erika Riggan, teacher, Alki Middle School and Vancouver Flex Academy, December 2015
- Chris Ripley, paraeducator, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, December 2022
- Lori Ritchey, music specialist, Walnut Grove Elementary, May 2017
- Lisa Rhodes, speech/language pathologist, Vancouver Early Childhood Education Center, May 2023
- Heather Robinson, paraeducator, Marshall Elementary School, January 2023
- Pat Roe, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator, King Elementary School, January 2012
- Lindsay Rogers, environmental safety coordinator, facilities support service center, November 2021
- Anatoliy Romanchenko, custodian, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, November 2018
- Katie Ronning, associate principal, Discovery Middle School, February 2020
- Elmer Rooney, custodian, Franklin Elementary School, December 2014
- Leslie Roth, special education teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, March 2023
- Orion Royster, counselor, Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School, December 2007
- Harry Russell, district resource officer rover, safety and security, January 2015
- Wendi Russell, director, career and technical education, October 2008
- Jackie Sacks, teacher, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, October 2023
- Rainther Sancher, student engagement specialist, student welfare and attendance, October 2023
- Samir Sankari, counselor, Fort Vancouver High School, February 2015
- Eddie Sawyer, instructional technology facilitator, information and technology services, October 2014
- Jesse Sawyer, district resource officer, Discovery Middle School, April 2018
- Chuck Saylor, maintenance supervisor, March 2012
- Eric Saueracker, math/science teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2011
- Anna Scheetz, teacher, Hudson’s Bay High School, November 2022
- Curt Scheidel, principal, Jason Lee Middle School, November 2015
- Anne Schilling, paraeducator, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, September 2009
- Karla Schlosser, administrator, special services, March 2009
- Brienne Schneider, creative movement teacher, Franklin Elementary, October 2019
- Karen Schnelle, special program clerk, Jim Parsley Center, January 2014
- Joe Schoenlein, procurement manager, purchasing, January 2012
- Geoffrey Schofield, teacher, Fort Vancouver High School, October 2016
- Launa Schriock, secretary, curriculum and instruction, October 2012
- Russ Schriock, network specialist, information and technology services, November 2009
- Valerie Seeley, principal, Hudson’s Bay High School, January 2020
- Trish Segal, English teacher/advisor, Lewis and Clark High School, February 2008
- Paulette Selman, school psychologist, Ogden Elementary, January 2019
- Ashley Shanteau, teacher, Harney Elementary, January 2018
- Morgan Sherve, teacher, Discovery Middle School, February 2019
- Heidi Shultz, human resource information specialist, human resources department, October 2017
- Gerry Short, receptionist, Jim Parsley Center, January 2008
- Donna Sillars, custodian, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, January 2017
- Brandie Skariah, physical therapist, special services department, October 2022
- Kim Slater, clerk, student welfare and attendance department, February 2018
- Ann Smith, fifth-grade Challenge teacher, Roosevelt Elementary School, April 2009
- Ann Smith, paraeducator, Felida Elementary, June 2022
- Erik Smith, teacher, Hough and Lincoln elementary schools, April 2015
- Kari Smith, T-1 teacher, Hough Elementary School, November 2008
- Tim Smith, teacher, Columbia River High, April 2024
- Jeff Snell, principal, Fort Vancouver High School, January 2008
- Zoya Snigur, cook, Roosevelt Elementary School, May 2015
- Greg Snyder, delivery worker, warehouse, March 2020
- Sheri Soden, cateteria manager, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School, June 2023
- Robin Sonderland, orchestra teacher, Discovery Middle School, January 2011
- Carolyn Sorter, cafeteria assistant, Fir Grove/Vista, April 2013
- Ian Southworth, video production specialist, TV studio, May 2022
- Laura Sperry-Olsavsky, office of assessment, research and evaluation services, Jim Parsley Center, May 2008
- Tyler Stanley, teacher, McLoughlin Middle School, October 2021
- Michelle Steele, secretary, Gaiser Middle School, February 2020
- Paul Stern, data strategist, assessment and performance management department, October 2021
- Diane Stixrud, teacher, Hazel Dell Elementary School, November 2017
- Steve Stoll, teacher on special assignment, information and technology services, September 2008
- Michelle Stoller, teacher, Chinook Elementary, January 2018
- Pat Storms, paraeducator, Hough Elementary School, March 2009
- Nicole Stricker, bus driver, transportation department, November 2016
- Muriah Sueuga, school psychologist, Marshall Elementary, November 2024
- John Suter, bus service worker, transportation, February 2015
- Renee Sutter, behavior interventionist, Harney Elementary School, January 2023
- Eileen Swanson, first-grade teacher, Minnehaha Elementary School, May 2010
- Charles Swarts, theater manager, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, January 2020
- Leah Sweeney, attendance clerk, Eisenhower Elementary, April 2021
- Sara Tackett, associate principal, Ogden Elementary School, November 2018
- Lori Talley, PBIS coach, Marshall Elementary, January 2022
- Zach Tautfest, teacher, Skyview High School, February 2014
- Jill Taylor, speech language pathologist, Vancouver Early Childhood Evaluation Center, November 2023
- Jan Taylor-Taskey, art teacher, King and Sacajawea elementary schools, March 2011
- Stephanie Terry, teacher, Alki Middle School, February 2024
- Brian Thomas, building operator and coach, Discovery Middle School, January 2023
- Kevin Thomas, building operator, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, April 203
- Leigh Thomas, math specialist, Discovery Middle School, February 2021
- Marianne Thompson, chief, elementary education, October 2012
- Joel Thoreson, teacher, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, January 2022
- Wenwen Tian, teacher, Columbia River and Fort Vancouver high schools, April 2019
- Elizabeth Tiegs, family-community resource coordinator, Roosevelt Elementary, November 2019
- Kathryn Tochtrop, second-grade teacher, Chinook Elementary School, December 2010
- Judit Torrents, FCRC coordinator at Lincoln Elementary School, November 2022
- Erynn Torrey, math facilitator, Washington Elementary School, March 2016
- Jaymie Towne, teacher, Marshall Elementary, December 2019
- Eugene Trahan, building operator, Ogden Elementary, January 2024
- Rochelle Transue, bus driver, Transportation, April 2011
- Jamie True, life skills teacher, McLoughlin Middle School, December 2010
- Jennifer Turkington, teacher, Ogden Elementary, December 2019
- Linda Turner, director of information technologies, information and technology services, February 2008
- Chelsea Unger, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator, Hudson’s Bay High School, March 2016
- Eva Unger, principal, Hough Elementary School, November 2013
- Lily Valencia, secretary, Harney Elementary, February 2019
- Karla VanAllen, paraeducator, Vancouver iTech Preparatory, December 2021
- Steve Vance, principal, Hough Elementary, January 2017
- Teresa Vance, school psychologist, Ogden Elementary, March 2015
- Sarah Vanderhock, bus driver, transportation, November 2008
- Douglas Varenas, occupational therapist, Fir Grove/Vista, March 2019
- Poonam Vaswani, application specialist, Information Technology Unified Services (ITUS), April 2023
- Nick Voll, television production supervisor, TV studio, May 2022
- Jennifer Waibel, speech language pathologist, VECC, May 2010
- Chad Waldman, school psychologist, Fir Grove/Vista, November 2014
- Meredith Wales, teacher, Skyview High School, May 2017
- Candi Walker, paraeducator, Washington Elementary, March 2018
- Jeff Walker, teacher, Skyview High School, October 2012
- Salena Walker, teacher, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
- Ekaterina Walla, interpreter/translator, special services department, May 2021
- Sandra Walters, paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary School, May 2009
- Wayne Wanke, counselor, Columbia River High School, April 2008
- Kathy Warren, secretary, McLoughlin Middle School, May 2012
- Reid Webster, student coordinator/food court, Hudson’s Bay High School, January 2012
- Jon Weir, custodian, Discovery Middle School, November 2012
- April Whipple, principal, Ogden Elementary School, December 2017
- Adele White, teacher, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, January 2010
- Melissa Whittington, teacher, Truman Elementary School, February 2010
- Marika Wilkerson, clerk, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, March 2018
- Suzie Wilkerson, secretary, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, June 2008
- Patricia Williams, clerk, King Elementary School, January 2011
- Sara Williams, special education teacher, Truman Elementary School, October 2023
- Spencer Williams, associate principal, Hudson’s Bay High School, October 2024
- Karen Wilson, English language learner coordinator, Fort Vancouver High School, November 2010
- Paige Wilson, enrollment clerk, Chinook Elementary, May 2017
- Dr. Alice Winczer, teacher, Alki Middle School
- Calvin Winz, paraeducator, Anderson Elementary, May 2018
- Kathy Wolfley, literary specialist, Fort Vancouver High School, December 2007
- Kelvin Wolther, warehouse crew leader, January 2013
- Suzie Womack, teacher, Jason Lee Middle School, November 2017
- Emilee Wong, teacher, Eisenhower Elementary School, November 2018
- Deborah Wood, behavior intervention coach, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, April 2012
- Melisa Woods, teacher librarian, Eisenhower Elementary School, January 2024
- Lisa Woodruff, paraeducator, Lincoln Elementary, May 2021
- Desirée Wright, program specialist, curriculum and instruction department, January 2022
- Nicole Wright, teacher, Fir Grove/Vista, March 2021
- Lynn Wu, paraeducator, Sacajawea Elementary School. October 2022
- Amber Wyckoff, paraeducator, Eisenhower Elementary, February 2017
- Kendra Yamamoto, teacher, Jim Parsley Center Preschool and Home Connection, May 2011
- Dave Yandell, bus service worker, transportation, February 2009
- Gary Yarne, graphic technician, curriculum department, February 2017
- Juanita Yasu, program site specialist/Chuukese translator, special services, May 2014
- Karen Young, head custodian, Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, November 2018
- Christy Yount, secretary, Discovery Middle School, October 2011
- Shannon Yount, teacher, Ogden Elementary, April 2019
- Stephanie Zeiger, teacher, Sacajawea Elementary, May 2022
- Steve Zimmerman, psychologist/counselor, Harney Elementary School, December 2013
- Molly Zinda, clerk, Sacajawea Elementary School, March 2008
- John Zingale, teacher, Vancouver iTech Preparatory, May 2017
- Suzy Zumstein, custodial assistant, King Elementary, November 2021