May 15, 2017 ~ Open Seating 3:45 PM ~ Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM

Presentation of Colors

Lancaster High School CA-20014 AF JROTC Student Color Guard Under direction of Chief Sidney Melvin, AF JROTC Instructor, Lancaster High School,

2013 Special Service Recipient

National Anthem Palmdale High School Student Choral Group

Under the direction of Michael McCullough, Teacher, Palmdale High School, 2007 Distinguished Service Recipient, and 2008 AVUHSD Teacher of the Year

Welcome and Introductions by Master of Ceremonies:

Brett Neal, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services

Recognition of Site Volunteers of the Year: Jose Barajas, Principal, Lancaster High School

Special Service Awards presented by:

Scott Fish, Maintenance Lead, Eastside High School with Dana Coleman, Board Member

20 Year and 25 Year Service Awards presented by:

Kristina Ramos, Principal, Palmdale High School with Dana Coleman, Board Member and

Michael Dutton, Board Clerk and Shandelyn Williams, Assistant Superintendent, 2008 Special Service Recipient

Retiree Recognition by Master of Ceremonies

with Michael Dutton, Board Clerk and Greg Nehen, Assistant Superintendent

30 Year and 35 Year Service Awards presented by:

Dr. Joe Kelly, Director of Curriculum with Jill McGrady, Board Vice President

Distinguished Service Awards presented by:

Raymond Hart, Head Counselor, Knight High School, 2006 Distinguished Service Recipient with Jill McGrady, Board Vice President and

Jeff Foster, Deputy Superintendent, 2003 Distinguished Service Recipient

Site-Level Classified Employees of the Year and 2017 AVUHSD Classified Employee of the Year presented by:

Chris Jarrett, Personnel Technician, District Office, 2009 AVUHSD Employee of the Year with Barbara Willibrand, Board President, 1993 Distinguished Service Recipient and

Dr. David Vierra, Superintendent, 2016 Distinguished Service Recipient

Site-Level Teachers of the Year and 2017 AVUHSD Teacher of the Year presented by:

Cathy Calvert, Teacher, Palmdale High School, 2016 AVUHSD Teacher of the Year with Barbara Willibrand, Board President, 1993 Distinguished Service Recipient and

Dr. David Vierra, Superintendent, 2016 Distinguished Service Recipient

Adjournment by Master of Ceremonies

We are proud to recognize the following employees who were nominated

by a colleague or supervisor for consideration of one or more of the award categories. The selection of awards is a difficult process as all nominees are outstanding.

Regardless of outcome, it is truly an honor to be nominated by a peer, coworker or supervisor!

Congratulations to all!

Angela Amara, Brian Andreasian, Janet Andrews, Connie Arriola, Alma Arvizu Lorena Barnes, Kathleen Boni-Inman, Eric Borja, Austin Brady, Michelle Bridges

Kathy Brisco, Rickey Bullard, Eric Burton, Lorena Carrillo, Jeff Cassady Jessica Centonze-Moll, Victoria Chow, Kerin Coffey, Bridget Cook, Pat Degnan

Paquita Diaz, Monica Dopson, Sandra Dorado, Debbie Duke Lorena Durr, Joe Esparza, Angela Forbes, Steve Ford, Stephanie Franklin

Rhonda Gackstatter, Maria Galindo, Christine Graves, Dave Gutierrez, Desiree Heller James Hickman, Rosie Hidalgo, Jeanette Hjelm, Kris Holladay, Anthony Hunt

Jennifer James, Kara E. Johnson, Thomas Jones, Tim Klein Richard Lear, Marie Lee, Cindy Lintemoot, Tammy Lovelady

Olga Magana, Monica Marquez, Ray McClinton, Sabrina McClinton Catalina McReynolds, Michael Millings, Arianna Moore, Adela Morales, Robert Morris

Ann Mould, Luz Nadonza, Christopher Neal, Amanda Newton, Carol Nolte Kelly Orr-Dunn, Leslie Ortega, Dennis Padilla, Karen Parker

Linda Parry, Martha Petris, Danny Ramos, Steven Reti, Robin Reed Robert Reynoso, Eve Richard, Greg Roe, Erica Rough, Lisa Sacca

Kristine Salazar-Gibbs, Norman Schmidtberger, Christina Seekins, Carole Sopp Marilyn Soto, Thomas St. George, Curt Stephan, Stephanie Sterba, Lara Sweitzer

Jason Therriault, Rachel Thibault, Tracy Tigert, Cristy Todd, Gaylene Vanzijll Bobbie Vargo, Thomas Vaverka, Josh Warren, Alan Webberley, Dawna Woslum

Antelope Valley High School:

Gwynne Hammond Eastside High School:

Lisa Bray Highland High School:

Kerri Roberts

Knight High School: Kathleen Hill

Lancaster High School: Heather Plahn

Littlerock High School: Joan Hammond

Palmdale High School Denise Lazcano

Quartz Hill High School:

Richard Stafford SOAR High School:

Judy Schumard Academies of the AV

Meagan Myers

Special Service Award Recipients 1984 through 2004:

1984: Joseph Bode, James Conrad, Jackie Sims, Kenneth Williams 1985: James McNaughton, Juanita Oster, Gene Seyler 1986: Linda Janzen, Dale Johnson, Dorothy Morehouse, Sala Simonds, Joan Turk 1987: Eugene Molino, Ellen Roehm, Patrick Rowlee, Susan Turner, Charley Williams 1988: Maria G. McNaughton, Robert Miner, Patricia Skoglund, Melinda White, Lillie Wyre 1989: Barbara Patton 1990: Karen Booth, Dale Carlson, Joanne Embry, Carolyn Flower, Elli Foster, Bill Goodner, Sue Kissam, Chuck Slay 1991: William Galliher, Pat Hart, Deborah Lindaman, Jackie Multanen, Nancy Speaks, Teresa Weyer 1992: Michael Mitsch, JoElla Wilson 1993: Mary Cronkite, Michael Hanlon, Garry Phelps 1994: Kathy Fondriest, Glen Horst, Julian Kelso, Richard Martinez, Betty McCall, Pam Morlett, Cathy Sedlacek 1995: Perry Morefield, Dawn Reid, Charles Slay, Nancy Stephen, David Ware 1996: Stacy Bryant, Cynthia Matthews, Dorothea Pickhinke, Twyla Thomas, Cheryl Young 1997: Richard Huffaker, Kathleen Logue, Brian Shreves, Vickie Tulk 1998: James Allen, Dolores Martineau, Miyo Ukita, Anne Yale 1999: Gary Allen, George Fetters, Jamie Goodreau, Pat Hart, Ron Jennings, Annamarie Kelley, Jeannie Miller, Darwin Ochs, Rosalinda Paez, Milt Sawyer, Sandy Shultz, Jim Stewart 2000: Kathleen Abaid, Cynthia Borgia, Barbara Bort, Elnora Hayslett, Patrick Iaccino, Dayna Martinez 2001: James Allen, Joseph Esparza, Tina Kaveney, Dave Lounder, Tyrone Mettler, Judy Remy, Greg Roe 2002: Rosemarie Berumen, Charles Bryan, Michelle Deutchsman, Kathy Jarman, Chris Jarrett, Sam Perez Jr. 2003: James Allen, Cynthia Borgia, Sally Dibbini, Jamie Goodreau, Barbara Walsh 2004: Anthony Abrams, Georgiana Alcuran, Greg Chatman, Adam Ferris, Laura Herman, Dayna Martinez, Eric Nickols, Brett Pape, Meta Phelps, Stephanie Riddle, Kevin Robbins, Richard Savage, Joe Susilla, Esaul Viramontes

This special award may be granted more than once to an employee for different criteria and does not require a minimum of service years. Criteria to nominate an employee for Special Service Award

includes: unusual competence, courage or performance in an emergency situation or under unusual difficulties, and/or original suggestions, developments or major improvements in methods,

organization or procedures, or for work on a particular project which resulted in a substantial benefit to the District.

Special Service Award Recipients 2005 through 2016:

2005: Gail Anderson, Gary Allen, Holly Brown, Kenny Bryant, Kathy Cushman, Monica D’Errico, Peggy Duffy, Patricia Grashaw, Brian Guthrie, Don Justice, Dean Kittinger, Jeremy Kriss, Terri Lauterio, Deborah Lindaman, Michael Mitsch, James Nichols, Rob Roehm, Shelly Ryan, Vito Segura, John Sharp, Angela Schurr, Ira Simonds, James Trumps, David Wright 2006: Kimberly Allen, Vickie Cauchon, Mario Chavez, Diane Chronister, Monica D'Errico, Stephanie Herrera, David Hicks, Erin Hicks, John Johnston, Brent Kerns, Debbie Lindaman, Jo Anne Rigby, George Torres, Esaul Viramontes 2007: Kimberly Allen, Stephanie Garcher, Esther Garcia, Linda Jones, Karen Lindaman, Anthony Martinez, Joyce Rand, Kevin Robbins, Kevin Spoelstra, Janet Wallace, William Wallace 2008: Denicia Alexander, Victor Bolanos, Ulysses Chatman, Bridget Cook, Kiley Craft, Sandra Gordon, Linda Jones, Terri Lauterio, Debi Lindaman, Carolina Lowe, Lisa Oates, Sherri Prosser, Jamie Riddle, Miguel Rios, Lou Ann Rothwell, Diane Shorter, Nancy Speaks, David Vierra, Shandelyn Williams 2009: Chuck Bryan, Stacy Bryant, Pat Curnow, Maureen Dolan, Clinton Edd, Esther Garcia, Debi Hagemann, Makeba Hale, Angela Hefter, DJ Hein, John Johnston, Teresa Kindermann, Tim Klein, Derek Myles, Lylette Roberts, Robert Roth, Michael Sanchez, Cathy Sedlacek, Nancy Speaks 2010: Mark Cook, Gil Gomez, Dan Hubler, Wendy Ihrig, Yvonne Jaramillo, Thomas Jones, John Kleespies, Andrew Lyn, Cynthia Lockard, Joseph Mauldin, Mauro Ramirez, Michelle Ross, Sam Vaiana, Jeff Wilson 2011: James Diaz, Andrew Lyn, Margie Maldonado, Sherri Prosser 2012: Carolyn Cardellio, John Gamm, Lazaro Henriquez, Jonathan Jones, Ray Ortega, Art Reese, James Stockdale, Lara Sweitzer 2013: Ulysses Chatman, Deb DiMeglio, David Hood, Sidney Melvin, Jennifer Nieves, Jorge Vega 2014: Drew Bledsoe, Dale Carlson, Ulysses Chatman, Kevin Duhart, Jamie Goodreau, Tom Grady, John Johnston, John Kleespies, Pete Kornoff, Susan McDougal, Jan Medema, Kevin Nadonza, Christopher Niemeyer, Richard Parsons, Priscilla Pedrow, Alice Rice, Luis Valencia, Kathleen Weber, Kevin Wassner 2015: Austin Brady, Jeff Culver, William Curzi, Kyle Frazier, Lemuel Galvao, Mat Havens Desiree Heller, Tim Klein, Jennifer Montalto, Richard Montalto, Duane Robertson Ruth Simonds, Jeff Stock, Christina Stover

2016: Jonathon Amara, Barbara Frazier, Tom Grady, Stephanie Herrera, Bridget Howitt, Wendy Ihrig, Jeff LeDuff, Monica Marquez, Dayna Martinez, Jo Morgan-Kim 2017: To be announced at ceremony!

Douglas Bailey, Paraeducator, Desert Pathways

Kathleen Bailey, Teacher, Desert Pathways

Romy Bissell, Instructional Aide, Littlerock High School

Kathleen Boni-Inman, Teacher, District Student Services

Nancy Bradberry, Teacher, Desert Winds High School

Christopher Broskoff, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Scott Cadenhead, Library Media Technician, Eastside High School

Lisa Castorena, PINCO Account Technician, District Food Services

Melody Centonze, Pupil Services Technician, Knight High School

Brenda Cowan, Pupil Services Technician, Quartz Hill High School

Pat Degnan, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Debbie Dill, Guidance Counselor, Quartz Hill High School

Veronica Douglass, Health Office Technician, Palmdale High School

Stephen Drake, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Rick Engstrom, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Kyle Epley, Custodian II, Quartz Hill High School

Jeff Foster, Deputy Superintendent, District Office

Tom Grady, Vice Principal, Desert Pathways

David Hughes, Paraeducator, Palmdale High School

Shirley Jones, Paraeducator, Antelope Valley High School

Ann Klauser, Paraeducator, Eastside High School

Ruth Lozano, Pupil Services Technician, Highland High School

Patricia Marquam, Paraeducator, Knight High School

James McNaughton, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Marilyn McClung, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Roberta McCullough, Secretary to Principal, Adult Education

John McQuilkin, Teacher, Quartz Hill High School

Jacqueline Mineau, Senior Custodian, Knight High School

Karen Mobilia-Jones, Director, District Student Services

Gary Mould, Computer Repair Technician, Highland High School

Susan Myers, Secretary II, Highland High School

Andrea Neal, Teacher, Lancaster High School

Stephanie Norton-Shuping, Teacher, SOAR High School

Christine Padilla, Categorical Account Technician, District Educational Services

Karen Prescott, Paraeducator, Highland High School

Dianamarie Prevatt, Paraeducator, Desert Pathways

Robin Reed, JROTC Instructor, Highland High School

Corinne Reinford, Teacher, AVROP Career Technical Educational Programs

Teresa Rodrigo, Cafeteria Helper, Littlerock High School

Diane Schrier, Secretary II, Desert Winds High School

Donald Souder, Teacher, R. Rex Parris High School

Roy Sveiven Jr., Teacher, Antelope Valley High School

Melvin Thomas, PINCO Storekeeper, Bakersfield Warehouse

Pam Thompson, Secretary to Principal, R. Rex Parris High School

Imelda Trinklein, Director, District Educational Services

Laura Tyson, Teacher, Littlerock High School

Keith Wood, Teacher, Knight High School

Robert Zima, Teacher, Palmdale High School

35 Years: Charles Bryan, Dale Carlson

30 Years:

Ginny Anderson, Kathryn Asta, Francine Beckerman, Monica D’Errico Larry Freise, Timothy House, Steve Lockhart, Tom Mahan, Glenda Potts

Georgia Preasmyer, Kathleen Robbins, Susan Roth, Sam Vaiana

25 Years: Cathy Calvert, Stephanie Cataloni, Monica Garcia

Michael Moeller, Steve Scheper

20 Years: Jenny Agnew, Carl Bledsoe, Sydney Bleicher, Eric Borja

Ryan Branch, Melody Briseno, Andrea Buckner, Paulette Chapman Shelly Dilbeck, Cassandra Dumas, Linda Fabela, Peggy Fletcher

Lorraine Hathaway, Robert Hucke, Dianne Hunt, Julie Jenkins Leonard Katz, Joseph Kelly, Elinor Kun, Cindy Leslie

Sheri Machin, Andrew Mahnke, Anna Maldonado, Andrea McWilliams Johan Mekel, Clyde Merrick, Lauri Nakashima, Hernando Ojeda

Sylvia Ours, Carolyn Patnode, Maureen Penn, Samuel Perez Sherri Prosser, Corina Real, Robin Reed

Steven Reti, Shelly Ryan, Daniella Segura, Matt Sheridan Ruth Simonds, Bill Smith, Eric Stanford, Gretchen Teaney

Cristy Todd, Eric Vawter, Kathleen Walters Keith Wood, Tammy Zimmardi

15 Years: Mary Allen, Alma Arvizu, Jamia Bankhead, Max Bautista, Mary Beth Baxter, Charles Beck

Lawrence Beuder, Peter Blanton, Donna Bock, John Calvert, Jennifer Carlson, Michael Collier Eddie Cook, Ryan Cusick, Kevin Dean, Ryan Dietrich, Bertha Estevez, Michael Fluharty, Angela Forbes

Kindra Genz, Brian Hale, Stephanie Harris, Cynthia Hathaway, Astrid Herrera, David Hood Allyson Howard, Ben Jefferson, Ann Kerr, Jamie Maestas, Ann Manent, Carolyn Mc Cracken

Teri Meeks, Sidney Melvin, Crystal Mendes, Patricia Montague, Veronica Morfin, Nan Morris Victoria Morrissey, Paula Murphy, Greg Nehen, Robert L. Norris, Ray Ortega, Jesse Parker, Kyle Potter

Daniel Powell, Starleen Ramos, Lou Ann Rothwell, Debra Salazar, Sheryl Salazar, Lisa Schmidt Lisa Shabazian, Andrea Shappee, Michael Silverstein, Davi Stanley, Gary Toone, Stephanie Tope

Ana Trujillo, Martha Vachet, Silvia Vital, Kathleen Weber, Ruth Wengert, Sandra Zamudio

10 Years:

Brenda Adair, Martha Alatorre, Jonathon Amara, Wendy Ament, Pablo Andrade, Annette Arentzoff William Armstrong, Angela Baldwin, Sandra Barajas, Bruce Barker, John Baxter, Drew Bledsoe Robert Bonnelle, Michelle Botte, Kathleen Boudreau, Jerry Boyd, Rosa Bramont, Maria Branch

Maleah Brooks, Katana Bryant, Brandy Castaldi, Jessica Centonze-Moll, Tracey Chainey Michelle Chen, Carissa Cleveland, Clyresa Cooper, Donald Cornell, Yazmin Crotty

De Vonna Crowfield, Alma Del Llano, Daven Downs, Lloyd Dunn, David Dunstan, Lorena Durr Jeanette Edson, George Esquer, Scott Fish, Richard Fitzpatrick, Michael Flores, Aaron Foley

Alex Fors, Cindy Gadomski, Blanca Garcia, Alice Geh, David Gilpatrick, Russell Glancy Jeremiah Griffey, Shon Grimes, Suzette Grimes, Makeba Hale, Loreli Hammer, Scott Hampton

Dennis Haussmann, Esmeralda Henriquez-Merino, Rosie Hidalgo, Jeanette Hjelm, Kathleen Hobbs Jamie Hollingsworth, Cassandra Hyman, Erica Isibue, Yvonne Jaramillo, Debra Jent

Mary Rose Justice, Linda Katz, Teresa Kindermann, Donna King, Stella Konisek, Jennifer Krause Lisa Krohn, Margo Lequin, Eric Long, Eva Lopez, Michael Lougee, Shary Luna, Leighsa Machus

Ubaldo Maestas, Wendy Maldonado, Donna Marchand, Cristina Marchant, Genese Martin Elvira McCabe, Joy McCall, Kyle McWhorter, Ana Mejorada, German Mendez

Jackie Mendez-Pflieger, Kristen Mintz, David Misaki, Melonie Morgan, Michael Murphy Luz Nadonza, John Najar, Jessica Nish, Colleen Nua, Jason Orians, Bridget Orr, Jessica Palumbo

Joan Paolo, Elizabeth Papp, Marlene Pena, Sara Perez, Daniel Phelan, Tia Pray, Karen Prescott Terry Rasch, Michael Rigby, Ryan Rivas, Janine Rodriguez, Garret Root Lauren Rosa, Tameiko Rose

Latisha Sampson, Jaime Seitz, Semion Sellers, Brenda Smith, Cynthia Smith, Perleen Smith Michelle Stanford, Stephanie Sterba, Alesia Stonerock, Ademola Sule-Odu, Tracy Tigert

Sandra Tooman, Michael Treanor, Leah Varela, Michelle Varela, Jorge Vega, Indira Vilches Consuelo Villarreal, Leann Washington, Robert Watts, Ryan White, Markee Williams

Shannon Williams, Brandon Willoughby, Susan Yslas, Jessica Zinner

Distinguished Service Award Recipients

1984 through 2000:

1984: Debra Andrejcik, Irene Debry, Richard Spadoni, Ernest Tosi

1985: Carolyn Flower, Florence Graham, Betty Haynes, Jeanette Johnson

1986: Robert Giacoletto, Sid Harrington, Winnie Massimino, Darwin Ochs

1987: Jimmy Laiben, David Roderick, Arthur Salazar, Robert Van Norman

1988: Richard Hague, Charles Keortge, Barbara Taylor, Twyla Thomas

1989: James Allen, Ray Monti, Brent Newcomb, Margaret Sterk, Leo Thibault

1990: James DuPratt, Ellen Roehm, JoAnn Wayland

1991: Norma Cheney, William Galliher, Darrell Havens, Robert Miner, Sallie Phillips, Ira Simonds

1992: Jean Fraasch, Everett Jackson, Bobby Loughridge

1993: Barbara Willibrand

1994: Joseph Acciani, Paul Gray, Jim Rowles, Fabiola Wilson

1995: Evan Dee Gillins, Michael LoPicolo, Austine Perry

1996: Terrence Burke, Patricia Gilstrap, Paul Meister, Fayma Joy Morgan, Kathleen Parks

1997: Kathy Carothers, JoAnn James, Michael Mitsch, JoElla Wilson, Raleign Wright

1998: Rick Engstrom, Glen Horst, Romelle Kemp, Barbara Penn, Al Stephens

1999: Norma Abele, Susan Black-Erkkila, Michael Clark, Rosalie Forgues, Lorraine Hahn

2000: Wayne Dawson, Bill Kildow

These individuals were nominated by a supervisor or colleague. They were selected by a committee of their peers at

their school site as a Site Teacher of the Year. Each awardee listed here was then further selected by a

committee composed of teachers from all our sites as the one overall AVUHSD Teacher of the Year,

for demonstrating one or more of the following criteria:

*How does the applicant show and/or receive respect and admiration of students, parents and co-workers?

*What role does the applicant play in his/her community,

as well as in his/her school that distinguishes the teacher as a leader?

*How does this teacher demonstrate a superior ability to

inspire love of learning in students of all backgrounds?

We hope you’ll consider nominating a great teacher during the next nomination period, early February 2014.

This distinguished award may only be granted ONCE to an employee. An employee must have at least fifteen years of service credit to be eligible to be consideration of this award.

Distinguished Service Award criteria includes: Effectiveness with students and contribution(s) to the profession.

Contributions of work with students outside the classroom. Long-term outstanding contributions to the District.

Distinguished Service Award Recipients

2001 through 2016:

2001: Edward Kennepohl, David Otis, Patricia Reed, Elsa Steidl, Lee Van Zandt

2002: Julie Agnew, Boyd Lin Parker, Linda Miley, Sala Simonds

2003: Jeff Foster, Scott Nevison

2004: Al Chronister, Michael Hanlon, Michael Young, Judy Beardsley

2005: Dale Carlson, Diane Chronister, Jeanette Combs, Terry Custer, Lloyd Doster,

Rhonda Hickman, Coy Ray, Carol Stanford

2006: Nancy Allen, Raymond Hart, Martin Prince, Cathy Sedlacek, Thomas Shepardson

2007: June Battey, Sandi Hanlon, Karen Lindaman, Mike McCullough, Vande Micheaux,

Garry Phelps, Meta Phelps

2008: Jef Anderson, Jim Bauer, Monica D’Errico, Conrad Hernandez, John Johnston

2009: Stacy Bryant, Meloni Buie, Trish Luckeroth-Lockhart, Robyn Young

2010: Laurie Brown, Cheryl Holt, Beth Kieffer, H. Reid Wagner

2011: Michael Dutton, Yvonne Heitz, Steve Scheper, Jeff Williams

2012: Jeff Cassady, Peggy Duffy, Deborah Duke, Laura Herman, Bess Silverston, Vickie Tulk

2013: Ellen Coleman, Midori Foster, Kathy Jarman, Denise Kelso, Lisa Kemper, Christine Van Allen

2014: Jeff Culver, James Diaz, Jamie Goodreau, Bill Mahoney, John McQuilkin, Ann Robins

2015: Marie Godde, Timothy Green, Cumby Jones, Ruth Simonds, Nancy Speaks

2016: Matthew Case, Robin Stump-Whetzel, Theresa Rodriguez, David J.Vierra, Steve Wilson

2017: To be announced at ceremony!

Nominated by a supervisor or colleague, the recipients listed above by year were selected by

a committee of classified employees from all schools as the one Overall AVUHSD Classified Employee of the Year.

Criteria include:

*How does the applicant show and/or receive respect and admiration of students, parents and co-workers?

*What things have the employee done that demonstrates

superior ability/contribution to the site or district?

We hope you’ll consider nominating a fantastic employee during the next nomination period

in early February 2018.

2005: Kathy Hunn

2006: Midori Foster

2007: Georgiana Alcuran

2008: Elizabeth Deal

2009: Chris Jarrett

2010: Melody Centonze

2011: Tracey Chainey

2012: Julie Mitchell

2013: Barbara Kittinger

2014: Alice Rice

2015: John Keough

2016: Luis Valencia

2017: To be announced at ceremony!

1991: Pat Lamb

1992: Everett Jackson

1993: Cindy Lintemoot

1994: Julian Kelso

1995: Perry Morefield

1996: Ellen Roehm

1997: Betty Behen

1998: Louise Rose

1999: Jane Shryock

2000: Beth Kieffer

2001: Dale Carlson

2002: Ron Slack

2003: Cristy Todd

2004: Marilyn Johnson

These individuals were nominated by a supervisor or colleague.

They were selected by a committee composed of teachers

from all our sites as the one overall AVUHSD Teacher of the Year,

for demonstrating one or more of the following criteria:

* How does the applicant show and/or

receive respect and admiration of students, parents and co-workers?

* What role does the applicant play in

his/her community and in his/her school that distinguishes

the teacher as a leader?

* How does this teacher demonstrate a superior ability to inspire

love of learning in students of all backgrounds?

We hope you’ll consider nominating a great teacher

during the next nomination period in early February 2018!

1988: JoAnn James

1989: Charles Keortge

1990: Leo Thibault

1991: Michael Hanlon

1992: Patricia Hart

1993: Michael Kemp

1994: Richard Chapleau

1995: Austine Perry

1996: Katherine Cushman

1997: Kathy Carothers

1998: John Bartke

1999: Ira Simonds

2000: Carol Stanford

2001: Darwin Ochs

2002: Twyla Thomas

2003: Jamie Goodreau

2004: Michael Young

2005: Michele Smith-Davis

2006: Kathleen Astourian

2007: Eric Herman

2008: Mike McCullough

2009: Kathleen Parks

2010: Shawna Clark

2011: Angela Hefter

2012: Gary Holt

2013: Gaylene VanZijll

2014: John McQuilkin

2015: Robyn Young

2016: Cathy Calvert

2017: To be announced at ceremony!

Since 1984, Antelope Valley Union High School District Certificated and Classified employees volunteer their time

after school to represent their sites to determine the final award selections on one or more of the award categories. They also serve as points-of-contact at each school

to share information about Employee Recognition and serve to help recognize employees and retirees.

Melody Briseno, Meloni Buie, Cathy Calvert, Rick Engstrom

Midori Foster, Kyle Frazier, Daniel Gorman III, Jennifer James Kara Johnson, Kim Kirkendall, Barbara Kittinger, Ann Klauser Ashlei Kramer, Daniel Morrow, Leslie Ortega, Rachel Parker

Michele Polizzi, Joyce Rand, Alice Rice, Lisa Sacca, Barbara Salas Steve Scheper, Kathy Smith, Rebecca Tucker, Steve Vose, Ryan White

Appreciation goes to every teacher and classified employee

who volunteered their time to serve on the site-level selection committees across the district!

Any Employee Recognition Committee Representative who is

nominated for one of the four award category steps-away from the selection process of that particular award category.

Liaisons: Chris Jarrett and Rachel Orosco

Lancaster High School CA-20014 AFJROTC Color Guard

Under direction of Chief Sidney Melvin

Palmdale High School Choral Group Under the direction of Michael McCullough

Lancaster High School Duane Robertson, Theater Facilities

Chuck Bryan, Maintenance Lead Tony Rigoni, Maintenance II and Leonard Cockrell, Sr. Custodian

Wayne Munney Jr. ~ Palmdale Trophy www.palmdaletrophy.com

Antelope Valley Union High School District

Employee Recognition Ceremony www.avdistrict.org/EmployeeRecognition