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Congratulations to the 2023-24 Award for Excellence Nominees

23 Apr By Jenn Seiff Leave a Comment

As we all know, inclusion is a complex, multi-tiered process of support, and requires creative, thoughtful & purposeful work. Please help us celebrate and congratulate all the wonderful nominees who are champions for change & have been nominated for their exceptional work with students of all abilities within Arlington Public Schools.

Nannini Award- Outstanding Student Advocate

  • Sophia Gurney, Wakefield High School
  • Noah Johnson, Kenmore Middle School

Exceptional Ally Award- Outstanding Student Ally

  • Ahmed Ayderus, Kenmore Middle School
  • Ever Rose Daddio, Williamsburg Middle School
  • Darby Henman, Williamsburg Middle School
  • Cameron James, Kenmore Middle School
  • Murphy Keller & Jamie Hayman, Yorktown High School

Howie Award- Outstanding Volunteer

  • Kathleen Clark, Parent
  • Maura Daus, Parent
  • Veah Velasco, Claire Pascocello & Claire Carrico Best Buddies

McBride Award- Outstanding School or Program

  • Barrett Runners, KW Barrett Elementary School
  • Best Buddies, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
  • Best Buddies, Williamsburg Middle School
  • Gunston Middle School
  • Integration Station
  • Multi-Intervention Program for Students with Autism (MIP-A), Wakefield High School

Crawford Award – Outstanding Educator

  • Rehab Beshri Ali, KW Barrett Elementary School
  • Jazmyn Beckford, Randolph Elementary School
  • Nordia Binns-Malcom, Integration Station
  • Eurith Bowen, Kenmore Middle School
  • Emily Calhoun, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
  • Samantha Delp, Wakefield High School
  • Dwayne Eason, Williamsburg Middle School
  • Heidi Heim, Escuela Key
  • Lynda Jesukiewicz, Discovery Elementary School
  • Milagros Jimenez, Ashlawn Elementary School
  • Abigail Kaster, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
  • Fran Kelly, Integration Station
  • JoAnne Krisko, Randolph Elementary School
  • Heidi Kulick, Integration Station
  • Stephanie Leslie, Oakridge Elementary School
  • Melissa Leupp, Integration Station
  • Dina Lewin, Nottingham Elementary School
  • Cara Lewis, Ashlawn Elementary School
  • Madeline Long, Ashlawn Elementary School
  • Sarah Moody, Tuckahoe Elementary School
  • Courtney Morse, Williamsburg Middle School
  • Brittany Oman, Arlington Science Focus School
  • Andy Paparella, Kenmore Middle School
  • Janet Quantrille, Syphax Education Center
  • Deborah Rodriguez, Long Branch Elementary School
  • Maggie Roth, Multiple Schools
  • Kay Seliskar, Swanson Middle School
  • Kathryn Speakman, Yorktown High School
  • Juliana Spierto, Discovery Elementary School
  • Megan Starke, Integration Station
  • Leila Vega, KW Barrett Elementary School
  • Erin VerWest, KW Barrett Elementary School

Townsend Award – Outstanding Aide/Assistant or Support Staff

  • Gloria Montecino, Integration Station
  • Jenny Montemayor, Randolph Elementary School
  • Mona Lisa Moore, Swanson Middle School
  • Beth Newlin, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program
  • Halil Parks, Integration Station
  • Miriam Ramirez, Wakefield High School
  • Debbie Strauss, Wakefield High School
  • Mia Taylor, Long Branch Elementary School
  • Jennie Wallace, Integration Station
  • Sedrick Watkins, Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Turner Award- Outstanding Administrator

  • Judy Apostolico-Buck, Barcroft Elementary School
  • Marvin Flores, KW Barrett Elementary School
  • Sara Shaw, Integration Station
  • Megan Stetson, Gunston Middle School
  • Sun Wilkoff, Yorktown High School

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