2022 Crystal Apple
2022 CRYSTAL APPLE RECIPIENTS AND NOMINEES
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The Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards provides recognition for outstanding educators, administrators and support staff of local K-12 schools in Hillsboro. Award nominees are nominated by their peers, parents and students based on their efforts to: Promote and model life-long learning as key to students’ future success.
Crystal Apple Award Recipients
Those of us who were privileged enough to attend the 17th Annual Crystal Apple Awards Dinner on Thursday, Apr. 21, at the beautifully-renovated Venetian in downtown Hillsboro, were treated to an inspiring evening where we learned about some of the amazing things our staff members are doing each day to make education engaging, relevant, and meaningful for our students. While each of the 33 nominees is a winner, there were ten who received Crystal Apple Awards: Administrator - Janette Johns, Sonta Thompson, Dave Vickery; Licensed - Terry Alexander, Mike O’Connor, Sheila O’Leary, Laury Rodriguez; Classified - Jesus Exiquio, Elizabeth Foglesong, Stephen Moreno. Congratulations to each of you! You make us extra Proud to be HSD!
Recipients |
Name |
Position |
Location |
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Administrator |
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David Vickery |
Principal |
Hilhi |
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Sonta Thompson |
Assistant Principal |
Poynter MS |
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Janette Johns |
Vice Principal |
Glencoe HS |
Licensed |
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Michelle Brady | Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manager |
Safety Office |
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Sommer Kirk | 1st Grade Teacher |
Brookwood ES |
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Andrew Englen | Technology and News Team Teacher |
South Meadows MS |
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Terry Alexander |
Teacher (CTE Technology) |
Hilhi |
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Mike O'Connor | CTE Instructor - Architectural Drafting and Woodworking |
Glencoe HS |
Brianna Phelps | Health Teacher |
Glencoe HS |
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Sheila O'Leary | 1st Grade Teacher |
Quatama ES |
David Walker | Spanish Teacher |
Liberty HS |
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Michelle Kim | Counselor |
Liberty HS |
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Amy Fifth-Lince | Social Studies Teacher |
Liberty HS |
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Barbara Kraft | Social Studies Teacher |
Liberty HS |
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Mandy Major | Life Skills Case Manager/Special Education Teacher |
Quatama ES |
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Noah Simonson | Kindergarten Teacher |
Quatama ES |
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Nardy Laporte |
Preschool Teacher - Dual Language |
Minter Bridge ES |
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Brandi Tarrel |
Language Arts Teacher |
Oak Street Campus |
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Laury Rodriguez |
Academic Options Teacher |
Liberty High School |
Allison Lawson |
6th Grade Teacher |
Jackson Elementary |
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Jeanine Sevenau |
6th Grade Teacher |
Jackson Elementary |
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Robin Ng |
Counselor |
West Union Elementary |
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Kim Harrington |
4th/5th Grade Teacher |
West Union Elementary |
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Shannon Jones |
4th Grade Teacher |
Quatama Elementary |
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Support Staff |
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Jesus Exiquio | Graduation Coach for the Class of 2023 |
Liberty HS |
Amy James |
Admin Support and Health Room Assistant |
Liberty HS |
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Dave Huebsch |
SPED bus driver and support assistant |
Transportation |
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Irina McDonald |
SPED bus driver and support assistant |
Transportation |
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Carin Stronczek | Wellness Coach |
Brookwood Elementary |
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Tricia Guerechit | Office Manager |
Hilhi |
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Stephen Moreno | Graduation Coach and Head Wrestling Coach |
Hilhi |
Esperanza Reyes Delores | Custodian |
Glencoe HS |
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Elizabeth Foglesong | Bilingual Instructional Assistant |
Eastwood ES |