Congratulations to Andover Public Schools Award Winners
Honorees were recognized at Monday night program
May 07, 2008
Congratulations to the winners of the Board of Education Outstanding Service Awards! These honorees were recognized Monday night, May 5, during a program and reception.
The district awards are given to people who make significant
contributions to the educational process in the district.
Nominations come from students, faculty members and patrons. A
committee then selects winners based on the candidates’ service to
students and to the district.
“We have many dedicated staff members and volunteers who go above
and beyond in their service to students,” said Superintendent of
Schools Mark A. Evans. “There were many deserving nominees.”
The Golden Apple Award is given to a certified staff member with four or more years in USD 385 – one teacher from each attendance center receives this award. Recipients exhibit educational effectiveness (effective instructional techniques, classroom organization, behavior management), zeal in promoting the advancement of education (professional, enthusiastic), and the ability to inspire all students (effective rapport with students).
The School Bell Award goes to two or more classified staff
members. These two recipients have made outstanding contributions
to the building or district that had a significant impact on
services, provide continuous support to the success of the building
or district, and exhibit zeal in providing support (professional,
enthusiastic, willing to do more than expected).
The Helping Hand Award is presented to a school volunteer in
each attendance center. These recipients have made outstanding
contributions to the building that significantly impacted students,
provide continuous support to the success of the building or
district and exhibit zeal in providing support (enthusiastic,
willing to do more than expected).
The Bright Red Apple Award goes to two or more
new-to-the-profession (first, second or third year) teachers. These
teachers exhibit educational effectiveness (effective instructional
techniques, classroom organization, behavior management), zeal in
promoting the advancement of education (professional,
enthusiastic), and an ability to inspire all students (effective
rapport with students).
The Spark Award is presented to a staff member who has
significantly impacted the students and the school district. The
recipient will have been a spark of inspiration to others in the
district and will have played an instrumental role in the
district.
The Golden Key Award is presented to an individual,
business, or community/civic organization. The recipient has made
outstanding contributions to the district that significantly
impacted the students and the school district.
2007-2008 award recipients are:
Golden Apple Award
Winners
Cathy Durano, Cottonwood Elementary School
Pam Wheeler, Meadowlark Elementary School
Julie Carr, Robert M. Martin Elementary School
Bryce Cook, Sunflower Elementary School
Becci Hargrove, Andover Central Middle School
Steve Chooncharoen, Andover Middle School
Mary Ann Maupin, Andover Central High School
Pat Moore, Andover High School
Bright Red Apple Award Winners
Emily Huelskamp, Andover Central High School
Dustin Murray, Andover Middle School
Molly Hunt, Robert M. Martin Elementary School
School Bell Award
Winners
Kathy Pyles, Sunflower Elementary School
Pat Glenn, Andover Central High School
Scott Mosteller, Robert M. Martin Elementary School
Randi Poole, Andover Central High School
Helping Hand Award
Winners
Staci Flanagan, Cottonwood Elementary School
Angie Adams, Meadowlark Elementary School
Tricia Franchville and Robyn Brammer, Robert M. Martin Elementary
School
Tina Fawver, Sunflower Elementary School
Crystal Barber and Craig Rich, Andover Central Middle School
Jamie Ogden, Andover Middle School
Terrence and Mary Huelskamp, Andover Central High School
Janet Clopine, Trish Lair and Chris Hamman, Andover High School
Spark Award
Winner
Shannon Fisher, Technology
Golden Key
Winner
Wes Sawyer, American Family Insurance
