Alaska School Counselor Association’s 2016 Advocate of the Year Award goes to KPBSD Sara Moore! “Sara Moore has done a terrific job with our students for many years. Even in retirement she is making a positive difference with our students! Congratulations on the award!” – Sean Dusek, superintendent In 1996, beginning in #KPBSD at Soldotna […]
State Championship of Teaching! 2017 Alaska Teacher of the Year plus the Alternate Teacher of the Year are #KPBSD educators Soldotna, December 6, 2016—Why is the the Alaska Commissioner of Education, Dr. Michael Johnson, visiting Soldotna High School? To surprise the 2017 Alaska Teacher of the Year during a crowded assembly of students and staff. And, more […]
#KPBSD State Championship of Teaching! Stephanie Cronin [Seward High School] is 2017 Alternate Alaska Teacher of the Year! “The staff and students of Seward High, and entire community, could not be more proud of Ms. Cronin and her amazing accomplishment,” said Trevan Walker, Seward High School principal. “It’s gratifying to know that she is recognized, […]
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | December 5, 2016 Ms. Shanette Wik, Community Member Ms. Shanette Wik, unit director of the Nikiski Boys and Girls Club, definitely goes “above and beyond” in her service to youth. In fact, say the students and staff of Nikiski North State Elementary, Ms. Wik may be […]
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | December 5, 2016 Mr. Galen Brantley Galen Brantley, coach and educator, has served the students and community of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District since “the dawn of time” or more accurately, since August 2002, when he began working in the KPBSD. Coaching a record of 97 […]
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | October 3, 2016 Mrs. Julieanne Super Mrs. Julianne Super is a “super” volunteer in the classroom, with cocurricular activities, and school events. “I have the opportunity to work with many fantastic parents and community members who volunteer in our school, but one person stands out above […]
Congratulations to Kari Dendurent, Homer Middle School principal! Ms. Dendurent is recognized as the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Region III Principal of the Year! The mission of AASSP is to promote excellence in school leadership while providing quality professional development to our members through conferences and other professional development opportunities. “It is […]
Patti Truesdell – Hope School 2016 BP Teacher of Excellence “This year’s nominees were again, an excellent representation of our staff as a whole,” said Sean Dusek, superintendent. “They are humble, hard-working and student-centered. I was particularly impressed with how all of the finalists have gone the extra mile for their students and make […]
Nickole Lyon – Seward Elementary School 2016 BP Teacher of Excellence Special education preschool teacher “None of us get good at what we do without a little help,” said Nikole Lyon. “I work with some of the most dedicated families and professionals I know on a daily basis. I am so thankful to live and […]
James Knoebel – Soldotna High School 2016 BP Teacher of Excellence “Every day I am inspired by the students I work with,” said James Knoebel. “Their persistence, resilience, and steadfastness to overcome barriers push me to be a better educator and person. I am appreciative of my team members at SoHi that support me as […]