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TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARD

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​​Every year, starting in 2012, the Golden Schools Foundation awards two Golden-area teachers with a Teacher Recognition Award. They receive $1,000 to spend in their classrooms, and a beautiful crystal apple to recognize them for their amazing contributions to our schools. 

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!

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Pictured left to right Principal Mallings, Winner Kara Boone and GSF Chair, Kaye Becker 

Kara Boone
Ralston Elementary School

Mrs. Boone's nominations read "She makes learning fun and engaging by genuinely caring about her students and using creative, hands-on projects. . . . Mrs. Boone uses every tool and resource available to keep her students excited and involved. Her passion and dedication make her a remarkable teacher."

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Pictured left to right Winner Megan Savage and Principal Pam Virden

Megan Savage
Kyffin Elementary School

"Mrs. Savage is very active at meeting each child where they are at in their learning and social development. She seems to be able to support each child with their individual needs. Her ability to incorporate her training with neurodivergence is also so helpful. She is creative in how she can get children to engage and be the best members of their community."

Prior Year Winners

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Previous Winners by School

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Previous Winners by Year

  • 2024: Darilyn Skanderbeg (Shelton), Kim Walters (Shelton)

  • 2023: Shealyn Crocombe (Ralston), Susan Kelly (Kyffin)

  • 2022: Heidi Tietjen (Bell MS), Jesse Swift (GHS)

  • 2021: Gabrielle Heier (GHS), Suzanne Covington (Kyffin)

  • 2020: Barb Casanova (Bell MS), Sue Gilmore (Mitchell)

  • 2019: Natalie Fish (Welchester), Patti Nielson (Mitchell), Rob Phillips (Mitchell)

  • 2018: Jennie Clarke (Kyffin), Andrea Pless (Kyffin)

  • 2017: Jon Bromfield (Ralston), Nicole Perry (Shelton) 

  • 2016: Willow Seely (Kyffin), Laurie Wingert (Shelton)

  • 2015: Shannon Garvin (Golden HS), Joe Johnson (Shelton)

  • 2014: Jayson Haberkorn (Bell MS), Jessica Somers (Ralston)

  • 2013: Kira Jones (Welchester), Robin MacKinnon (Mitchell), Jeanie Maurer (Golden HS), Kara Tice (Ralston), Travis Walters (Kyffin)

  • 2012: Carl Berg (Mitchell), Mary Ford-Doherty (Pleasant View), Cheryl O’Haire (Shelton), Brian Van Voorhees (Bell MS)   

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