Crystal Apple Award nominees 2008
The 2008 list of nominees includes counselors, custodians, teachers, instructional assistants, office managers and administrators, all the professionals who help make a school tick. Of the 61 nominees, 58 are employees of the Salem-Keizer School District and three are from area private schools.
Crystal Apple Award Nominees
- Chris Allen
Teacher
North Salem High School
- Melinda Armstrong
Registrar
Roberts High School
- Chris Carnahan
Teacher
Sprague High School
- Lester Charles
Teacher
Sprague High School
- Mary Ann Chor
Microcomputer Support
Technology Services
Salem-Keizer Public School
- Shauna Coleman
Custodian
Hoover Elementary School
- Eloina Cortes
Instructional Assistant
Lee Elementary School
- Laura Daniel
Teacher
Swegle Elementary School
- Teri Daniels
Teacher
Abiqua School
- Matt Faatz
Teacher
Whiteaker Middle School
- Joy Anna Forsythe
Teacher
South Salem High School
- Bonnie Gallagher
Teacher
Whiteaker Middle School
- Lorelei Gilmore
Principal
Four Corners Elementary School
- Jim Harms
Teacher
Leslie Middle School
- Michelle Harryman
Office Manager
Roberts High School
- Christine Haskell
Teacher
Salem Heights Elementary School
- Paula Hassenstab
Teacher
Chapman Hills Elementary School
- Leah Hedge
Library Media Assistant
Washington Elementary School
- Carolyn Hensley-Johnson
Assistant Principal
Sprague High School
- Connie Hentz
Instructional Assistant
Four Corners Elementary School
- Kathleen Hill
Utilities Conservation Specialist
Facilities Services
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
- Lee Kirkegaard
Music Teacher
Leslie Middle School
- Gayle Korfhage
Teacher
Lee Elementary School
- Jill Lemhouse
Teacher
Keizer Elementary School
- Aaron Level
Teacher
Wright Elementary School
- Donna Lipscomb
Teacher
Liberty Elementary School
- Jean Lorenz
Teacher
Sprague High School
- Sonya Lyon
Teacher
South Salem High School
- Jack Martino
Teacher
McKay High School
- Kathleen McElliott
Teacher
Sprague High School
- Kelly Meier
Instructional Assistant
South Salem High School
- Dan Mills
Teacher
South Salem High School
- Phil Nickel
Teacher
Sprague High School
- Frankie Osborne
Teacher
Parrish Middle School
- Betty Ostrom
Teacher
Four Corners Elementary School
- Kathy Patterson
Nurse
Student Services
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
- Judy Peterson
Career Specialist
McNary High School
- Carolyn Ream
Teacher
Whiteaker Middle School
- Dawn Reichle Bailon
Teacher
McNary High School
- Robin Richards
Teacher
Walker Middle School
- Cynthia Richardson
Principal
McKay High School
- Kasey Roberts
Teacher
Blanchet Catholic School
- Karina Rodriguez
Teacher
Swegle Elementary School
- Anisa Rodriguez-Foroughi
Teacher Four
Corners Elementary School
- Michael Ross
Teacher
Queen of Peace School
- Phil Rundquist
Band Teacher
Walker Middle School
- Josh Scott
Teacher
McNary High School
- Andy Sheldon
Teacher
McNary High School
- Terry Shrout
Teacher
Claggett Creek Middle School
- Rhonda Stueve
Administrative Assistant
Security Department
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
- Daryl Stickles
Teacher
North Salem High School
- Mike Stortz
Behavior Specialist
South Salem High School
- Cielo Tahmaseb
Teacher
Richmond Elementary School
- Angela Taylor
Technology Specialist
Sprague High School
- Cathy Jo Taylor
Counselor
Parrish Middle School
- Eileen Taylor
Pass Room Supervisor
Judson Middle School
- Amy Tipelin
Teacher/Literacy Coach
Clear Lake Elementary School
- Randall Toews
Counselor
Hoover Elementary School
- Pam Whitehead
Registrar
Judson Middle School
- Sandy Whittington
Office Manager
Bush Elementary School
- Suzanne Witter
Administrative Assistant
Sprague High School
About the Crystal Apple Awards
The Crystal Apple Awards recognize excellence in education by honoring those making a significant impact in the lives of children.
The 2008 celebration will again feature a red carpet walk for nominees, broadcast live inside the theater. Tom Hewitt, Judson Middle School drama teacher and local actor and comedian, will emcee.
In 1996, Salem Chamber business representatives teamed with local educators to begin the Crystal Apples as a way to encourage and recognize education excellence in Salem-Keizer schools.
Presented by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation in collaboration with the Salem-Keizer School District and the Salem and Keizer Chambers of Commerce, the Awards celebrate and recognize those teachers, administrators and support staff who exceed all expectations of their profession and who engage community in their work. Since its inception, the Crystal Apple Awards has been replicated in communities throughout the United States. For more information, go to www.skeducationfoundation.org
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now. They can be purchased at the Elsinore Box Office, by phone with a credit card at (503) 375-3574, online at www.ticketswest.com, and at all Tickets West locations. All seating is reserved.
About the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation
The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is a catalyst for enhancing the education of Salem-Keizer public school students by providing resources for creative and innovative programs and materials, educating and mobilizing the community, and sustaining collaborative partnerships that support its goals.
The Awesome 3000 all-youth fun run is the organization's signature event. The annual event is recognized as one of the largest children's runs in the nation. Awesome proceeds and foundation sponsorships go toward some $50,000 in grants each year for original and motivational school programs. More than 800 grants totaling over $750,000 have been awarded to educators since 1982.
