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, Waller Road Elementary Principal
Elementary Educator of the Year - Angela Arteaga, Puyallup Parent Partnership Program Teacher
Secondary Educator of the Year - Michele Roan, Aylen Junior High Teacher on Special Assignment
Educational Specialist of the Year - Nicole Kaiser, PSD Counselor on Special Assignment
Paraeducator of the Year - Christa Braddock, PSD Paraeducator
Support Staff of the Year - Jeff Hinkle, EdTec Solutions Engineer Manager
Office Staff of the Year - Michele Ayers, Puyallup High School Office Manager
Health, Wellness and Safety Staff of the Year - Shelley Walker, PSD Health Assistant
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.