2008 Teacher Recognition Awards

Teacher Recognition Honorees at the 2007 Teacher Appreciation Awards Ceremony at the Westin Westminster, May 2008

The Jared Polis Foundation is proud to announce the 2008 Teacher Recognition Honorees. We received more than 125 nominations this year, and it was a very competitive process. However, the nominations for our 15 honorees clearly demonstrated their commitment to students; innovative teaching; and collaborative style with their colleagues, and we are looking forward to the May 6th Awards Ceremony—at the Westin Westminster from 4:30-6pm—to honor them. All of the teachers nominated this year impressed the review committee with their hard work and dedication to their students.

If you are interested in attending the May 6th Awards Ceremony, please contact Melissa Meyer at melissa@jaredpolisfoundation.org or 303.865.3972.

2008 Jared Polis Foundation – Teacher Recognition Honorees:

Adair Taylor, Boulder High School, BVSD

Alberta Gallegos-Vahling, Fallis Elementary, DPS

Alexis Betcher, Witt Elementary, Jeff Co

Amy Reseigh, Coronado Elementary, Jeff Co

Andrew Pfouts, New Vista High School, BVSD

Carolyn Puska, Arapahoe Ridge Technical High School, BVSD

Christine Baumgartner, Teller Elementary, DPS

Heather Knopp, Community Montessori, BVSD

Kimberlee Herbic, Early Childhood Education, Gregory Hills, Adams 50

Lise Blumenthal, Whittier Elementary, BVSD

Lynn Story, Leawood Elementary, Jeff Co

Michelle Carpenter, Boulder High School, BVSD

Randy Schmidt, High Peaks Elementary, BVSD

Susan Witmer, Heatherwood Elementary, BVSD

Tim Welsch, Steele Elementary, DPS