2015 Staff Achievement grant recipients recognized by peers

Congratulations to this year’s Staff Achievement Grant recipients. Staff Achievement Grant recipients are nominated and chosen by teachers and support staff for superior performance; innovation; exemplary leadership; exceptional service. Staff Achievement Grant recipients receive a $1,500 stipend and five days of paid release time for professional growth activities.

2015 Staff Achievement Recipients

Vivian Glaeser (Math Teacher – Walla Walla High School)
- Nominators: Mike Gobel, Kathy Pritcher and student Ariel Bermudez.

Lisa Davis (Secretary - Berney Elementary)
- Nominators: Berney LAP staff, Illana James, Milissa Gierman and Twyla Swanson

Karen Bumgarner (Science Teacher – Pioneer Middle School)
- Nominators: Shannon Jones, Shannon Ahrens, Cheryl Herr and Mira Gobel

Barbara Thatcher (Intervention Specialist – Green Park Elementary)
- Nominators: Elizabeth Razo, Missy Johnson, Gayle Harwood, and Donna McCaw

Tom Porter (Teacher – Opportunity Program)
- Nominators: Mireya Vargas, Stacy Estes, Kelsee Anderson and Josh Wheatley