Puyallup School District is proud to announce this year’s Award of Excellence recipients! This new annual awards program honors and recognizes staff, volunteers and community partners for their work and commitment to excellence in supporting the success of students and schools. 

District Awards of Excellence will be presented to the award recipients in the following categories at the April 5 School Board meeting. Families and colleagues are invited to attend either in person or virtually to join in the celebration. 

Administrator of the Year - John Huson

Elementary Educator of the Year - Angela Arteaga

Secondary Educator of the Year - Michele Roan

Educational Specialist of the Year - Nicole Kaiser

Support Staff of the Year - Jeff Hinkle

Health, Wellness and Safety Staff of the Year - Shelley Walker

Volunteer of the Year - Gurnoor Nagra


Community Partner of the Year – Amber Hayward

The award recipients were selected from over 150 nominations submitted by staff, students, families and community members. The selection committee, comprised of staff and student representatives, judged the nominations using a rubric that measured their achievements, collaboration and contributions to programs, activities and an inclusive culture.