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Education Corner SEATTLE CHRISTIAN Seattle Christian Schools Selects New Superintendent: The Seattle Christian Schools’ Board of Directors has selected a superintendent to replace Dr. Greg Johnson, interim superintendent during the 2005-06 school year. Seattle Christian Schools’ newly named superintendent is Gloria Hunter, currently assistant superintendent for Yelm Community Schools, a district of 5,000 students in Thurston County. Gloria Hunter will assume her responsibilities on July 1, 2006.
Hunter previously worked in administrative and teaching positions with North Thurston, Olympia, and Longview School Districts and has served as an adjunct instructor for Seattle Pacific University.
Board President Mark Blaisdell said, “Gloria has demonstrated integrity and a proven record of success during her 32-year career in education as an elementary school teacher, principal, director of community relations and strategic planning, and assistant superintendent. This unanimous decision of the Board was also the overwhelming recommendation of those who were able to participate in the recent open forums for parents and staff.”
Hunter holds superintendent and principal credentials from Seattle Pacific University where she also received her master’s degree, with additional graduate work completed at Pacific Lutheran University.
HIGHLINE Highline School Board Honors Employees - Special Awards Announced: Each year, Highline Public Schools honors the important work performed by classified employees through the Classified Employee of the Year Award.
This year, there were 22 employees, representing a wide array of departments and job categories, nominated by their peers for Classified Employee of the Year. The nominees were honored at the May 24 meeting of the Highline School Board. During the recognition, Superintendent Welch remarked, “The Classified Nomination Review and Selection Committee enjoyed reviewing the nominations. These folks represent the very best of the nearly 1,100 classified employees in the district. Each and every nominee should feel extremely honored by the respect revealed in the letters from your co-workers, students, and supervisors. I join the School Board in saying congratulations to all of you – we are so proud of you!”
Along with Nancy Pappas Barnhart, director of human resources-classified personnel, Superintendent Welch named recipients of awards in six categories:
Extra Mile Award This award reflects an extraordinary and a daily “above and beyond attitude” in service to students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and district neighbors; and a consistency in “going the extra mile”. Janis Dingwall / Office Assistant-Student Monitor; Cedarhurst
Point of Light Award This award reflects a genuine caring nature toward students, co-workers, and community; and is awarded to someone who exemplifies an unending joy and remembers that kindness and thoughtfulness can truly change lives. Kelly Fuller / Office Assistant; Des Moines
Edison Award This award reflects a true effort to continually innovate, and find new and unique ideas for enhancing programs, streamlining processes, or saving time and/or money. Sheri Sutliff; Activities Coordinator; Chinook
Integrity Award This award reflects a complete understanding of and a commitment to “live” the district’s mission to “educate every student and expect excellence”; and, never falters from a continued effort to do what is right. Shawn Bennett / Paraeducator; Highline
Legend Award This award reflects a strong tradition of excellence. As well as being a district employee for at least 15 years, its recipient exemplifies what we hope all district employees strive to become — a catalyst for learning, a change agent ready for new challenges— a true legend. Wealtha Deakings / Paraeducator; Highline (hired by district in 1978)
The review committee was impressed with two special nominations and determined that “a legend is a legend, even if they are retired!” Two Honorary Legend awards were made this year. These award recipients spent many years and worked in a variety of classified positions, successfully moving through many levels into positions managing classified staff members.
Honorary Legend Awards Carol Brennan (retired during 2005-06 from Nutrition Services) Alan Schmidt (retired during 2005-06 from Facilities)
Classified Employee of the Year This award reflects a commitment to all those characteristics mentioned in the other award categories and is awarded to an individual who continues to impress us with a true and selfless heart. Guy Morford / Lead Custodian; Midway Elementary School ZZ Newman / ELL Program Assistant; ERAC
Note: For the first time ever, there was a tie, and the committee named two employees for this award.
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Gloria Hunter Superintendent Seattle Christian Schools |
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