GOLDEN EDUCATORS AND STAFF: WE APPRECIATE YOU!
We’re exited to showcase the winners of our Golden Educators and Staff Appreciation Giveaway for our Golden Schools. Golden school staff nominated a peer for a chance to win a night out in Golden. These winners will receive dinner for two at Table Mountain Grill and Cantina and a night’s stay at Table Mountain Inn.
We received so many fantastic nominees and it was very difficult to choose just one winner from each school! We’re grateful for each and every staff member of our Golden schools.
Check out the winners below and, if you see them around Golden, let them know they are appreciated!
The 2020 Golden Educators and Staff Appreciation Winners Are:
Valerie Borowiec
Site Nurse, Golden High School
“Valerie has held our school together during the Pandemic; she is probably the most helpful person I have ever met…we are beyond lucky to have her on our team.”
Stanci Hagans
Principal’s Secretary, Bell Middle School
“Our school simply could not run without her.”
Julie Strahan
Compass Montessori, Farm School Math Guide
“Julie is a huge part of the glue that keeps us together as a team.”
Diane Blue
Connections Learning Center, English Teacher
“Diane always found ways to make connections with her students via zoom…making sure they were learning, felt heard, and seen.”
Brandon Leslie
Facilities Manager, Free Horizon Montessori
“Brandon is the hardest worker I’ve ever met, he is the heart of our school.”
Kelly Sprague
1st Grade Teacher, Kyffin Elementary
“Kelly is an amazing teacher who believes in all students’ ability to learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally.”
Laura Tribby
Music Teacher, Maple Grove Elementary
“Laura is one of the most positive people you will ever meet, she greets staff and students with inspiring enthusiasm and makes everyone feel like it’s a better day.”
Laura Hinojos
Innovation Coach, Ralston Elementary
“She supports teachers, staff and students; when COVID restrictions didn’t permit visiting the library, she made a “Bookmobile”…brought books to each classroom.”
Krista Bollinger
Special Education Learning Specialist, Mitchell Elementary
“She is a warrior! She has a unique way of connecting with students so they feel valued.”
Cheryl O’Haire
2nd Grade Teacher, Shelton Elementary
“She is going above and beyond…teaching some of our most impacted students both in person and via zoom. She’s everyone’s cheerleader.”
Glenn Olsen
Facilities Manager, The Manning School
“Glenn has worked unbelievably hard to keep our school functioning…he interacts well with the students and you can see the joy they bring to him.”
Jennine Tarpley
Assistant Principal, Welchester Elementary
“Jennine is a true leader and deserves a night off. She devotes so much time and energy to her job.”
