2025 Crystal Apple
2025 Crystal Apple Recipients and Nominees
Congratulations 2025 Recipients
See list below...
Congratulations 2025 Nominees
See list below...
Brieanna Douthit, Language Arts Teacher, Liberty High School
Lisa Aguilar Fasel, Principal, W.L. Henry Elementary School
Leianna Funderburgh, Special Education Assistant, Orenco Elementary School
ShayDaneen Manzano, Special Education Assistant, Free Orchards Elementary School
Miriam Booze, Kory Messmer, Rebecca Clark, Glencoe High School
Christine Jongejan, Bret Davis, Janet Van Wess, Meghan McCaffrey - Liberty High School
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Miriam Miranda Diaz, Student Support Wellness Counselor, South Meadows Middle School |
Mykle Rojas, Lisa Sagapolu, Melanie Winters Blodgett, Sharma Smith, Imlay Elementary School
Deanna Crackel, Noelani Gurske, Stephanie Henningsen, Petra Purdy, Maria Marin, Patterson Elementary School
Gidget Challinor, Special Education Assistant, Quatama Elementary School
Katrina Nees, 5th/6th Grade Teacher, Lincoln Street Elementary School
Hillsboro High School: Benjamin Noyes, Liliana Martinez, Zachary Centers, Rodolfo Ferreira
Jahmai Cherry, Multimedia Specialist, HSD Communications
Century High School: Mason Wright, Lydia Laurance, Wayne Bohm, Jason Baca, Michelle Gray, Chris Winikka, Rachelle Carnes, Karla Brokaw, Matt Loun (not pictured)
Abby Tolchin, Teacher, and Shelley Andrews, SEA, Student Services
Abby Tolchin, Teacher, and Shelley Andrews, SEA, Student Services
Jem Wong, Early College TOSA, Oak Street Campus
Ricardo Lara Martinez, Graduation Coach, Hillsboro Online Academy
Una Maher, Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher, Hillsboro Online Academy
David Mayers, 6th Grade Teacher, MInter Bridge Elementary
The Washington County Chamber hosted the 20th Annual Crystal Apple Awards, recognizing excellence in education on Thursday, May 15 at The Venetian in downtown Hillsboro. Thanks to all who came out to support these amazing staff!
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Recipients and Nominees |
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| Lisa Aguilar Fasel | Principal | W.L. Henry Elementary School | |
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Mykle Rojas | Principal | Imlay Elementary School |
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Jahmai Cherry | Multimedia Specialist | Communications |
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Michelle Gray | Athletic Director/Asst. Principal | Century High School |
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| Brieanna Douthit | Language Arts Teacher | Liberty High School | |
| Rebecca Clark | Social Studies Teacher | Glencoe High School | |
| Meghan McCaffrey | Graphic Design Teacher | Liberty High School | |
| Janet Van Wess | Drama Teacher | Liberty High School | |
| Bret Davis | Instructional Coach | Liberty High School | |
| Miriam Miranda Diaz | Student Support Wellness Counselor | South Meadows Middle School | |
| Lisa Sagapolu | 2nd Grade Teacher | Imlay Elementary School | |
| Melanie Winters Blodgett | 1st Grade Teacher | Imlay Elementary School | |
| Sharma Smith | 5th Grade Teacher | Imlay Elementary School | |
| Deanna Crackel | 4th Grade Teacher | Patterson Elementary School | |
| Neolani Gurske | 1st Grade Teacher | Patterson Elementary School | |
| Stephanie Henningsen | Kindergarten Teacher | Patterson Elementary School | |
| Katrina Nees | 5th/6th Grade Teacher | Lincoln Street Elementary School | |
| Benjamin Noyes | Music Teacher | Hillsboro High School | |
| Zachary Centers | Drama Teacher | Hillsboro High School | |
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Matt Loun | Computers Teacher | Century High School |
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Rachelle Carnes | Science Teacher | Century High School |
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Chris Winikka | Computers Teacher | Century High School |
| Jason Baca | Science Teacher | Century High School | |
| Wayne Bohm | Social Studies Teacher | Century High School | |
| Lydia Laurence | Instructional Coach | Century High School | |
| Mason Wright | Language Arts Teacher | Century High School | |
| Una Maher | Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher | Hillsboro Online Academy | |
| David Mayers | 6th Grade Teacher | Minter Bridge Elementary | |
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Jem Wong | Early College TOSA | Oak Street Campus |
| Abby Tolchin | Teacher, Community Transition Services | Student Services | |
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| Leianna Funderburgh | Special Education Assistant | Orenco Elementary School | |
| ShayDaneen Manzano | Special Education Assistant | Free Orchards Elementary School | |
| Kory Messmer | Graduation Coach | Glencoe High School | |
| Miriam Booze | Special Education Assistant | Glencoe High School | |
| Christine Jongejan | Administrative Support 2 | Liberty High School | |
| Petra Purdy | Special Education Assistant | Patterson Elementary School | |
| Maria Martin | Administrative Support 1 | Patterson Elementary School | |
| Gidget Challinor | Special Education Assistant | Quatama Elementary School | |
| Rodolfo Ferreira | Custodian 3 | Hillsboro High School | |
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Liliana Martinez | Special Education Assistant | Hillsboro High School |
| Karla Brokaw | Administrative Support 1 | Century High School | |
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Shellee Andrews | Special Education Assistant | Student Services |
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Ricardo Lara Martinez | Graduation Coach | Hillsboro Online Academy |
| Special Honorees | |||
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Deanna Palm | President & CEO | Washington County Chamber of Commerce |
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Katie Russell-Willis (receiving her award from 2024) |
Communications Specialist | Administration Center |