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Celebrate the Kenai 2019 BP Teachers of Excellence

Published on May 2, 2019 By Pegge Erkeneff

KPBSD celebrates our three 2019 BP Teachers of Excellence and the 2019 Kenai Education Ally. I am very proud of all our finalists for this prestigious award,” said Sean Dusek, superintendent. “They all embody the qualities we want all of our teachers to exhibit, especially in how they ensure a strong, positive relationship with each […]

Celebrate Robanne Stading, 2018 Kenai BP Teacher of the Year

Published on May 30, 2018 By Pegge Erkeneff

“Every student can learn and learning looks different for every student, the way it should be! With this belief, I am always looking for the ways to help all students at Nikolaevsk learn. As the special education teacher at a K-12 school, every year is different as the students grow up, learn new skills, take […]

News Release: 2017 Kenai BP Teachers of Excellence

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

News Release 2017 Kenai BP Teachers of Excellence Soldotna, May 2, 2017—KPBSD celebrates Stephanie Cronin, 2017 Kenai BP Teacher of the Year, our five BP Teachers of Excellence, and new this year, the BP Educational Ally award recipient. This year’s nominees were again, an excellent representation of our staff as a whole,” said Sean Dusek, […]

Celebrate Meredith McCullough, 2017 Kenai BP Teacher of Excellence

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

“The greatest gift any teacher can ask for is the knowledge that they have helped to improve the lives of their students in some small way. I am blessed and humbled that this incredible community feels I am building that legacy, and hope to continue to serve my students, their families, and my colleagues for […]

Celebrate Bobbi Larrivee, 2017 Kenai BP Teacher of Excellence

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

“Teaching has been my life ambition. Today, after 23 years, it still is. No doubt there are tough days, but when I reflect on those moments, I realize I’ve been given an opportunity to look at a challenge from a different view point and get in there and try again. Perseverance is the gift teaching […]

Celebrate Colby Way, 2017 Kenai BP Teacher of Excellence!

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

“Something that I would like to share with my students is: You can lose every material item in your life, but no one can take your education. This was told to me by one of my favorite aunts (a professor at Millersville University in Pennsylvania). I have carried this advice with me through the proverbial […]

Celebrate Stephanie Cronin, 2017 BP Teacher of Excellence

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

Stephanie Cronin, Seward High School, 2017 BP Teacher of Excellence “It is truly humbling to receive this award. I am very proud to accept it on behalf of my fellow 2017 Teachers of Excellence, and all the excellent teachers across our district. Thank you BP for this program and the recognition you give to public […]

Celebrate Karl Kircher, BP Educational Ally Award, 2017 Kenai Peninsula

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

BP Teachers of Excellence 2017 Karl Kircher, BP Educational Allies Award, 2017 Kenai Peninsula The award recognizes the additional unsung heroes in our schools—support staff, administration or volunteers—who are working alongside teachers to inspire students and are making a difference in our schools and community. “It is an honor to receive the BP Educational Ally in […]

Stephanie Cronin, 2017 Kenai BP Teacher of the Year!

Published on May 2, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

Congratulations to the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Borough BP Teacher of the Year, Ms. Stephanie Cronin, Seward High School! “This is a great honor; I would like to thank BP for recognizing teachers of excellence across the state of Alaska, and for their support of public education! I became a teacher to make a difference. Teachers […]

Spotlight your favorite KPBSD teacher in 2017 BP Teacher of Excellence program

Published on January 19, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

Would it be fun to celebrate your favorite KPBSD teacher or education ally in a public forum?  Go online by February 1 to complete your nomination for the 2017 BP Teachers of Excellence program. Five teachers from the Kenai Peninsula will be publically celebrated by BP, their school, family and friends, and throughout Alaska. Do […]