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To Chelsea Jennings (MVHS):

She is instrumental in the lives of our Newcomers! She is so amazing in trying to find solutions to the issues and struggles these kids face. On top of being so vital to them, I have learned a lot and have felt SO incredibly supported by her hard work! I am grateful for her partnership and camaraderie, as well as someone to talk me off the ledge on the hard days. I am so grateful for Chelsea! -Nicole Contreras

To Lindsay Nickerson (CHS):

All her hard work making theater and dancing engaging and creating a cool new subculture within Caldera that students feel welcome and excited about. -Sara Trakselis

To Terri Johnson (HDMS):

Terri always goes above and beyond to bring interest and real life meaning to her math classes. Her 6th grade classes are in the midst of their NFL project. This past week the built houses out of cardboard and found materials. These houses were built to scale and the students calculated things like how much paint, carpet or hardwood floors they would need. The students even built furniture to scale. Engagement was through the roof!

To Sarah Oglesby (PCMS):

Thank you for going over and beyond with our students. You are amazing addition to the middle school! Keep on Keeping on.

To Kevin Cooper (BHS):

Inspiring a love of the school and making it more fun. -Jim Bright

To Nate Neil (BHS)

Feeding your students’ minds (with psych), souls (with love) and belly (with PB and J) -Jim Bright

To Steve Wetherald (BHS):

Changing the trajectory of students lives by forming deep relationships that continue far beyond students’ time at Bend High. -Jim Bright

To Erin Berg (BHS):

Working with students who struggle to help them achieve their potential and feel loved while doing it. -Jim Bright

To Jason Colquhoun (SHS):

Jason connects with all his students and they love his classes. -Andy Fleming

To Bend La Pine Choir Teachers

Tuesday night choir teachers from across Bend La Pine hosted a choir festival. There were choirs from schools from La Pine to Madras, from elementary to high school! It was an amazing event with a huge audience. The students singing brought joy to everyone! Thanks for the hard working choir team for your amazing work!