Each year, the Highline Schools Foundation solicits nominations from community members, district employees and parents for its prestigious and much-anticipated Gold Star Awards. This year’s list of impressive nominees includes well-deserving teachers, staff, administrators and volunteers. Highline Schools Foundation congratulates them all and looks forward to celebrating them at the Gold Star Awards BASH on March 8, 2018 (info below). The 2018 Gold Star Award Nominees Areâ€¦ Gold Star Rookie Teacher of the Year:

Isel Betancourt Sanchez, Madrona Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 3/Dual Language
Meghan Kelley, Marvista Elementary School, Dean and Educational Assistant – Teacher LRC
Ramana Marshalla, Raisbeck Aviation High School, Teacher – World Languages
Tiara (Staley) Nyamote-Nyaboga, Beverly Park Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 6
Tory Walker, Seahurst Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 4

Outstanding Administrator Nominees:

Kisa Hendrickson, Central Office, Chief Engagement and Partnerships Officer
Melissa Pointer, Marvista Elementary School, Principal

Outstanding Professional or Classified Support Staff Nominees:

Karen Berg, Beverly Park Elementary School, Paraeducator
Sarah Brown, Hazel Valley Elementary School, Paraeducator – Special Ed
Lana Cesmat, Shorewood Elementary School, Paraeducator – Special Ed
Kathryn Chambers Brown, Hilltop Elementary School, Paraeducator
Charleisha Cox, McMicken Heights Elementary School, Office Manager
Barbara Edwards, Central Office, Elementary Peer Mentor/National Board Coordinator
Linda Elmore, Bow Lake Elementary School, Paraeducator – Special Ed
Angelique Golden, Madrona Elementary School, Kitchen Helper
Shawn Holter, Marvista Elementary School, Paraeducator
Lynda Johanson, Chinook Middle School, Activities Coordinator/Athletic Director/Family Engagement Specialist
Rachel Kerr, Evergreen High School, Counselor
Jillian Lao, Hilltop Elementary School, Counselor
Tamara Miller Glahn, Hilltop Elementary School, Paraeducator
Marvista Office Team, Marvista Elementary School, Office Team
Tim Reed, Hilltop Elementary School, Custodian
Maureen Roe, Parkside Elementary School, Paraeducator
Amin Shibly, Hazel Valley Elementary School, Lead Custodian
Andrea Warf, Cascade Middle School, Attendance Specialist

Outstanding Teacher Nominees:

Scott Babcock, Highline High School, Teacher – Music, Band Teacher, Coach, Advisor
Wendy Colmus, Seahurst Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 5/6
Tamela DeRosso, Hilltop Elementary School, Teacher – Physical Education
Meagan Fleming, Parkside Elementary School, Teacher – Challenge
Sarah Gasamis, Shorewood Elementary School, Librarian
Nicole Grambo, Hilltop Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 5/Dual Language
Alana Hammer, Parkside Elementary School, Teacher – Music
Deborah Lane, Shorewood Elementary School, Specialist – Math
Sandra Lobo, McMicken Heights Elementary School, Teacher – EBC
Annie Nguyen, McMicken Heights Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 3
Mary Jo Popich, Hilltop Elementary School, Teacher – Grade 2/Dual Language
Sara Savala, Beverly Park Elementary School, Teacher – Music
Eric Soran, Marvista Elementary School, Teacher – EBC
Reid Sundblad, Chinook Middle School, Teacher – Physical Education

The Gold Star Outstanding Teacher will also represent the District as its Teacher of the Year in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sponsored regional contest.Outstanding Volunteer Nominees:

Andrew Boyer, Beverly Park Elementary School, Volunteer – Reading Partners
Bernie Dorsey, Raisbeck Aviation High School, Director District 4 (Vice President)
Tyrone Dunn, Parkside Elementary School, Volunteer
Sherri Gorney, Sylvester Middle School, PTSA Volunteer
Kent Novick, Marvista Elementary School, Volunteer
Long Phan, Evergreen High School, Volunteer/Alum
Jen Pilgram, Beverly Park Elementary School, PTA President
Celest Shanklin, Highline High School, Team Mom (Football/Wrestling)

Gold Star Awards BASH! A Gold Star Award is a great honor. These awards provide our community the opportunity to honor those in our schools and district who have shown outstanding support of students and education and who give all of us inspiration and direction. The BASH! is our time to honor and celebrate everyone who is nominated. Everyone is invited to celebrate the outstanding Teachers, Volunteers, Staff, Administrators, and Alumni of Highline Public Schools at The BASH! Celebrate Highline and enjoy an evening of music, drinks, appetizers and a LIVE announcement of the Gold Star Award winners. Whether you are supporting a specific nominee or just want to be in on the fun and be the first to hear who wins â€¦ you donâ€™t want to miss the party!

WHAT: Gold Star Awards BASH! WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 2018: 6:30 – 8:00 pm WHERE:Â The Beach Park Event Center, 22030 Cliff Ave South, Des Moines TICKETS: http://tiny.cc/GoldStarBash INFO:Â www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org

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