MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The men and women who dedicate their careers to educating Lake County's students were honored at an annual awards ceremony in late November.
The Lake County Office of Education hosted the 21st Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20, at Twin Pine Casino & Hotel in Middletown.
This event honored the county teacher of the year, district teachers of the year, as well as others who have positively impacted education in Lake County.
Lake County Assistant Superintendent of Schools April Leiferman was the master of ceremonies for the event.
“In every school, during every era, the children, staff, and parents create a mini culture unique to them,” Leiferman said. “Over time, each of these cultures provides all the material needed for a dramatic mini-series. You can find heroes, tragedies, comedies, laughter, tears, and especially learning in many dimensions.”
This year’s honorees include teachers of the year from the county's school districts.
Elisa Prather received honors including Lake County Teacher of the Year and Lakeport Unified School District Teacher of the Year.
Cheryl Mostin was named Kelseyville Unified School District Teacher of the Year, Pam Ingersoll was named Konocti Unified School District Teacher of the Year, Megan Grant was honored as Lucerne Elementary District Teacher of the Year, Sue Olsen is Middletown Unified School District Teacher of the Year, Clarinda Higgins is Upper Lake Union Elementary School District Teacher of the Year and Paul Holt is Upper Lake Union High School District Teacher of the Year.
Classified employees of the year include Eduardo Ledesma, Kelseyville Unified; Barb Denno, Konocti Unified; Tracy Columbi, Lakeport Unified; Marilyn Bingham, Middletown Unified; Mechelle Finney, Upper Lake Union Elementary; and Buddy Thomas, Upper Lake Union High.
In addition, Pamela Hobbs received the Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award and Tim Gill was named Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.
Annie Mills works for the Lake County Office of Education.
Excellence In Education Awards honor local teachers, school employees
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