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Click here to Sponsor your favorite teacher for 2009!
Mrs. Devost,- St. Vincent Elementary. Mrs. DeVost treats her 8th grade class with honor and respect as she prepares them for high school. – Sheila Siragusa
Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Hurd & Mr. Garner –Grant Elementary. Thank you for being great teachers. We appreciate all you do for our children! – David Erin Devincenzi
Barbara Ramirez - Petaluma Adult Education. I would like to honor her because she makes a difference. Barbara is a star because she helped me to make my dream come true, to be successful in my education. – Maria Barajas
Julie Valentine - Two Rock Union Elementary. Julie has made a positive contribution to many young students at Two Rock.- Carol A. Siebe
Dennis Aaseth- Valley Vista Elementary. Mr. Aaseth is a wonderful teacher who really prepared our three children for Jr. High. He provides a classroom with structure, fun learning and teaches the students to be respectful of one another. - Katy & Todd Verke
Barbra Turner- Petaluma High School. My son graduated last year but he had her for four years and she is an exceptional teacher! Thank you. – Trina Lavigna
Mrs. Tobin – Petaluma High School. Among many outstanding teachers, Ms. Tobin stands out. She sets high expectations and holds the students to them. - Lori & Bill Neely
Susan Cohen – Grant Elementary. A Kind and benevolent teacher. She brings out the best in every student. - Frank Demma
Mrs. DeAnn Sarlatte – St. Vincent Elementary. My granddaughter Olivia Badaglia has learned so much from Mrs. Sarlatte, and looks forward to school every day. She is a wonderful teacher. – Patsy Terzian
Lee Boyes – Petaluma High School. – Thank you for your dedication to teaching the students at PHS. My own two children have gained a strong foundation in chemistry and physical science thanks to your thorough instruction. My daughter commented that she felt very well prepared for her college chemistry class. She is now on her way to being a nurse! Thank you again Ms. Boyes! – Anne, Allison and Michael Carroll
Marilyn Stratford – Marilyn’s work spanning over 30 years has had tremendous impact on the lives of generations of student and teachers in Petaluma City Schools. From her early days as a junior high teacher at Kenilworth Junior High School and then in the English department at Casa Grande High School, to her work as Principal at Sonoma Mountain High and later Casa Grande High, Marilyn helped many, many students achieve success in their academic and personal lives. In her current work as Director of Student Services for Petaluma City School, Marilyn has been a tremendous support to students, teacher and administrator colleagues. Marilyn’s wonderful sense of humor, keen intelligence, and ability to make the mundane fun are lasting gifts to the Petaluma City Schools District. Marilyn will be greatly missed. – Susan Rodkin
Sue Olds – Sue has been a tremendous colleague to teachers and administrators in Petaluma City Schools for the past eight years. Sue has worked hard and found answers and solutions that have allowed administrators and teachers in Petaluma City Schools to be successful in helping students learn and achieve. Sue’s ability to organize and facilitate meetings and conversations that are focused on outcomes that benefit student learning has been a wonderful asset to PCS. One phone call to Sue will always garner the information or action being requested and she does all of this in such a capable and poised manner. Sue has been a great role model as an educator who is committed to the teaching profession. She will be truly missed. - Susan Rodkin
Christa McCoy & Margaret Potts – McNear, Christa and Margaret ooze caring, compassion, love and desire for excellence for their students. They are both retiring and their impact on children’s lives will be felt for years to come.- Susan Rodkin
Steve Garner – Grant Elementary, In honor of his retirement this year. - Kate Shooter
Lois Santero –Sonoma Mountain High, A very special teacher for very special kids. Job well done. – Mary Shaw
Paul Garavaglia – McDowell Elementary, Mr. G made learning fun by involving the whole class in interesting activities. The gold country trip was wonderful. – Gerald Finer.
Lois Santero- Sonoma Mountain High, & Melissa Wickenkamp – Casa Grande High, I would like to honor two teachers who are very dear to me. – Willy Greenley
Mrs. Bianchini – Liberty School. She is a wonderful teacher, loved by the students and parents. We will miss having her next year! The Jacobs Family
Vicky Vester – Valley Vista Elementary. She is a kind and gentle person who inspires a love of learning in all of her students. She recognizes individual needs and gives so much extra effort in her teaching. Deborah & Christopher Smith
Christa McCoy and Margaret Potts – McNear. For years, you have held the hands, wiped the tears, taught the minds and shared the laughter of our children and their parents. We will miss you warm hearts and gentle spirits. You are the heart of our village. Thank you. Dave, Lynn, Carrie and Katie King
Maureen Rudder – McKinley. Julie Parnow
Rose Marie Rinaldi – Dunham. She is my favorite teacher ever and she taught me how to study. A. J. Reinhold.
Mrs. R.C. and Mrs Manning – Grant School – Thanks so much for a wonderful year for Lucie and Whitaker. The Ellis Family
Mrs. Judy Sovel, Mrs Margaret Pott, Mrs Suzanne Gray & Mrs. Christa McCoy and Mrs. Michelle Martin – McNear School – Thank you for a great year. The Marzo Family
Mrs. Vicky Vester- First Grade, Valley Vista Elementary- She is a kind and gentle person who inspires a love of learning in all of her students. She recognizes individual needs and gives so much extra effort in her teaching. --Deborah & Christopher Smith
Patsy Knight – Sonoma Mountain School- Fantastic teacher, fantastic person!! Too many wonderful things to list. – Lynn Imm
Kathy Sack – To a great teacher and friend. – Carol, Jack, J.J., Tony, Susan & Chris
Christa McCoy – To a very special teacher. – The Kings, Carol, Jack, Susan & Chris
Jeannette RC & Joanne Manning – Grant School – Thanks for a great year. - Carol Ann & Dan Libarle
Mrs. Maureen Nelson – St. Vincent Elementary School -My children have learned so much from you. You are a great motivator and have amazing insight to each child's needs. You are fair, kind and an excellent educator. Thank you for a great year! – Claire & Mark Jennings
Margaret Potts & Judy Sovel – McNear School – Thanks for a great year. – Carol Ann & Dan Libarle
Kathy Warren - PHS - Thank you so much for helping Ryan this year. He has always struggled in English and this is the first time that he hasn’t needed help from us. Thank you again, it has been great! - Katy & Todd Verke
Kristy Corbett – LaTercera- Mrs. Corbett goes above and beyond every day to enrich not only her students, but all of the students at LaTercera School!!! – The Mason Family
Jenny Hlebakos – Penngrove – I have had the pleasure of watching Ms. Hlebakos inspire her students to achieve and create. She is an exceptional teacher. - Clark Rosen
Preston Bailey – PJHS – Thank you for bringing music to our ears. It has been a pleasure having you teach our children. – The Leabo Family
Susan Cohen - Grant - Susan inspires all of her students to do well in school. She is supportive, loving and tons of fun! All kids learn from Susan s creative, energetic and intelligent teaching strategies. – Sally & Ned Foley
Steve Ellison-He has staught so many kids to believe in themselves and accomplish things that they never thought were possible. His students were motivated to do what is right in both their personal and academic lives and on and off the football field. - Sally & Ned Foley
Bobbin Tobin-She inspires students to think out of the box and actually embrace challenges and controversy. She supports her students in developing their own unique talents and to stretch and develop as writiers. - Sally & Ned Foley
Mary Blakeslee-She makes science fun! She accepts her students for who they are and celebrates their accomplishments no matter how small. She gives her students confidence academically and her warm smile is always reassuring. – Sally & Ned Foley
Linda Gates – PJHS – She has been such an inspiration to our son in 7th/8th grade. She truly loves the students and loves to teach. Thank you! - Family of Schuyler Slaydon
Eleanor Perkiss – Mary Collins – She is a dynamic teacher who cares about each individual student. Thank you Eleanor. Family of Schuyler Slaydon
Mrs. Kassie Nixon - Meadow Elementary - Among many AMAZING teachers at Meadow, Mrs. Nixon touched the lives and hearts of her students by believing in them and encouraging them to work hard and dream big. She was an inspiration to her class (and parents), and I truly believe her students will finish this school year with lessons learned and memories to last a lifetime. Doris Watson
Mrs. Nina Giacometti - St. Vincent's Elementary School In honor of your retirement this year....a stellar teacher with a heart of gold! The Shooter Family
Mr. Steve Garner - Grant Elementary School In honor of your retirement this year...Thanks for an amazing 6th grade year! Kate Shooter & family
Kelly Wood – McKinley -
What a dedicated teacher and friend – Phoebe Katie Aja – McDowell
– It takes a special person to be a teacher. Thank you for caring
and teaching the next generation of learners. – Mike & Paula Aja