There is so much to be proud of around Poudre School District! Here are the 2015 Mary Hull award winners and nominees.
Mary Hull Award:
Gayna Jobe, Cooper Home Learning 4 Living
(Second Row: Tristan Belew, Devon Little, Grady Bearden, Gayna Jobe, Kim Nelson, Jourdan Hersch, Sue Cecil, Beth Ackerson, Shannah Scott, Emilie Ring; First row: Ryan Davis, Christian Llamas, Sammie O.)
“Gayna has a remarkable knack for learning what her students need and being able to not only tailor her day to meet those diverse needs, but being able to switch on a dine in her personal interactions with students throughout the day.”
—Truman Solverud, Vocational Paraprofessional-Cooper Home Learning 4 Living
Collaborative Award:
Kelby Benedict- Assistant Principal at Poudre High School
(Kathy Ghidossi, Kathy MacKay, Heidi Graber, Kelby Benedict, Sarah Belleau and Christine Villard)
Kelby “has shown concern and care for the students, has responded professionally and with incredible skill and tact in difficult situations, and has been a leader to his Integrated Services staff. He cares about all his students regardless of their ability, and teams that support these students.”
—Matt Cloven, Children’s Advocacy Specialist, Arc of Larimer County
Honorary Award:
Natalie Littauer- Peer Helper at Rocky Mountain High School
(Craig Woodall ,Karen Bennett, Natalie Littauer, Wayne Moddelmog, Brett Larsen)
“Natalie spends her day improving the school experience for our students with special needs. She is a peer helper and spends lunches and passing periods helping our students. She is actively involved in our Unified Basketball team, Special Olympics and Connection club. She is committed to improving social and emotional experiences here at Rocky on a daily basis.”
—Craig Woodall, Rocky Mountain High School Principal
Mary Hull Award Nominees:
Kathy Bettis, PSD Global Academy
Erin Gilbert-Poudre High School
Cathy Hettleman-Fort Collins High School
Kelli Schultz-Bethke Elementary School
Tricia VanHorssen-Rocky Mountain High School
Collaborative Award Nominees:
Chad Kuhlman- Fort Collins High School
Honorary Award Nominees:
Tom Drungil- Fort Collins High School
Ruth Miller- Zach Elementary School
Teresa Pelster- Bennett Elementary School
