Congratulations to Employee Recognition Award winners honored at board meeting

/ susangifford

Congratulations to each of the 2021 Olympia School District Employee Recognition Award winners honored at the May 27 school board meeting.

The annual awards program is designed to recognize employees from throughout the district in several categories. All employees districtwide were invited to send in nominations, and a screening committee reviewed the entries and selected the winners.

Superintendent Murphy presents award plaque to Melissa Wood.
The Champion of Differences: Melissa Wood, English Language Specialist and Department Chair (Jefferson, Marshall, Reeves and Washington middle schools).
Superintendent Murphy presents plaque to Paul Rae
The Coach: Paul Rae, Teacher, Coach and Department Head, Olympia High School
Superintendent Murphy presents plaque to RES LEAP and Academy Team members
The Dream Team: Roosevelt Elementary School LEAP and Academy Team (team members joined the board recognition in-person or on Zoom). The team includes Jessica Pickert, Debbie Haddon, Jesse Garner, Sonja Moniodis, Emily Dixon, Heidi Brown-Ordillas, Mark Prince, Haley Buono, Landry Gajkowski, and Dave Marsh
Jane Lane holds up award plaque for The Unsung Hero
The Unsung Hero: Jane Lane, Paraeducator, L.P. Brown Elementary School
Mimi Arnett holds up plaque for The Innovator
The Innovator: Mimi Arnett, English Language Specialist (Garfield, Madison, McKenny elementary schools)