Bend-La Pine Schools to honor 67 staff members
On Wednesday, Bend-La Pine Schools will honor 67 staff members as Excellence in Education award winners for making a difference in the lives of students. The event takes place at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend at 4 p.m.
“Every year, I am humbled as I listen to stories of how our teachers and support staff go the extra mile to help our students and schools,” said Superintendent Shay Mikalson. “This is one of my favorite events of the year, because it recognizes the excellence, dedication and inspiring work of our staff.”
The winning staff members will be considered for Bend-La Pine Schools’ teacher and support staff person of the year awards, announced in August.
Staff members honored for their outstanding contributions are:
Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School: Elizabeth (Beth) Neumann
Bear Creek Elementary School: Kinsey Martin and Carol Evans
Bend Senior High School: Dave Williams and Susan Kirkpatrick
Buckingham Elementary School: Sydney Murphy and Jenni LaCombe
Cascade Middle School: Kendra Jerome and Sandy Schmidt
Distribution Center: Regina Emerson
Elk Meadow Elementary School: Melinda Brown and Lisa McGee
Ensworth Elementary School: Joe Green
High Desert Middle School: Stephanie Morrison and Kindra Maestas
High Lakes Elementary School: Tom Scott and Nancy Stuart
Highland Magnet at Kenwood School: Marina Reisinger and Debra (Debbie) Rychard
Juniper Elementary School: Chris Bagley and Bobbe Crain
Information Technology: Vince Valenti
La Pine Elementary School: Cari Fike and Liz McPike
La Pine High School: Lindsey Spring and Dave Mason
La Pine Middle School: Deb Stumpf and Stacy Welsh
Lava Ridge Elementary School: Rachel Schendel and Debi Maudlin
Maintenance Department: Mark Bessey
Marshall High School: Andrew Sawyer and Drew Erickson
Mountain View High School: Carrie Erickson and Joi Leahy
Nutrition Services Department: Tracie Gleffe, Florence Cheney, Kayla Ruvalcaba and Robbye Purves
Pacific Crest Middle School: Jenny Brown and Rob Johnson
Pilot Butte Middle School: Amy Brunner and Raquel Hernandez
Pine Ridge Elementary School: Rebecca Daenzer and Jennifer (Jenn) Reuter
Ponderosa Elementary School: Kari Sue and Steve Kelly
REALMS: Karen Holm and Eli Seemann
R.E. Jewell Elementary School: Anna Schmitt and Marie Hackbarth
Rosland Elementary School: Angie Dixson and Nicole Brazier
Silver Rail Elementary School: Kelly Cloud and Maria Buagas
Sky View Middle School: Nicole Henry and Deedee Reeser
Summit High School: Dan Judd and Kay Duncan
Three Rivers School: Kacie Pitner and Leslie Orlich
Transportation Department: Kimberly Mercer (Bend), Russ King (La Pine)
Westside Village Magnet at Kingston School: Patrick Bluhm and Kelly Holliday
William E. Miller Elementary School: Holly Reynolds and Glen Carey
