Award of Excellence Recipients

Started in the 2022-2023 school year, the Celebrating Excellence Awards program honors and recognizes staff, volunteers and community partners for their work and commitment to excellence in supporting the success of students and schools.  

Award recipients are selected from nominations submitted by staff, students, families and community members. A selection committee, comprised of staff and student representatives, judges the nominations using a rubric that measured their achievements, collaboration and contributions to programs, activities and an inclusive culture. 

Below is a list of current and past Award of Excellence recipients. 

2025-2026 

• Administrator of the Year – Danielle Baker
• Elementary Educator of the Year – Sara Clerget-Pricco
• Secondary Educator of the Year – Catherine Roe
• CTE Educator of the Year – Thomas Jauch
• Educational Specialist of the Year – Christina Bren
• Paraeducator of the Year – Heather Vitzthum
• Support Staff of the Year - Travis Taplin
• Office Staff of the Year – Chris Haase
• Health, Wellness and Safety Staff of the Year – Gabe Maldonado
• Substitute of the Year - Ryann Todd
• Community Partner of the Year - Our Savior Lutheran Church