Legacy Traditional Schools

Announces 2017-2018
Teachers and Staff Members of
the Year
September 14, 2018 | Awards (/category/awards-2/), Campus (/category/campus/),
Information (/category/campus/information/)

CHANDLER, Ariz. – On Friday, Legacy Traditional Schools announced the 2017-2018

district-wide teacher and staff member of the year at an award luncheon honoring
Legacy’s outstanding teachers and staff members.

Each campus recognized one “Teacher of the Year” and one “Staff Member of the Year” –
chosen by their peers and colleagues for their exemplary dedication to student success in
and outside of the classroom.

“At Legacy Traditional Schools, we pride ourselves on having the best teachers and staff
members anywhere – women and men who go above and beyond every day to make a
difference in the lives of students and families,” said Nicole Kirkley, Superintendent of
Legacy Traditional Schools. “These teachers and staff members are what make Legacy
Traditional Schools exceptional. Congratulations to all of these deserving recipients!”

Legacy Traditional Schools’ 2018 District-Wide Teacher and Staff Members of the
Year

Staff of the Year

Teacher of the Year

● Sarah Cunningham
● Kerry Huntly
Junior High History, Gilbert campus
Laveen campus, Front Office Secretary

Legacy Traditional Schools’ 2018 Campus-Level Teachers of the Year (TOY) and
Staff Members of the Year (SOY)
N. Chandler
Avondale

● TOY: Judy Noneman, Computers &

● TOY: Melissa Blake, 4th grade
RISE

● SOY: Mary-Jo Vanderah, Title 1

● SOY: Molly Housenga,
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
 Casa Grande N. Valley (Las Vegas)

● TOY: Robert Bellucci, Junior High ELA ● TOY: Kimberly Beers, 3rd grade

● SOY: Amanda Mendoza, Program ● SOY: Dawn Marsh, Front Office

Paraprofessional Secretary
Chandler Peoria

● TOY: Tisha Kunda, 6th grade ● TOY: Rachel Moe, 4th grade

● SOY: Tracy Alexander, Front Office ● SOY: Jessica Light, Permanent

Secretary Substitute
Gilbert Queen Creek

● TOY: Kerry Huntly, Junior High History ● TOY: Jerry Osborne, PE

● SOY: MaryAnn Cothran, Health Assistant ● SOY: Tara Acres, Cafeteria Aide
Surprise
Glendale
● TOY: Scott Kleinow, Junior High
● TOY: Renae Bess, 2nd grade Math

● SOY: Edward Grado, Landscaper ● SOY: Cynthia McVey, Attendance

Coordinator
Laveen Tucson

● TOY: Peggie Robbins, PE ● TOY: Bonnie Abril, 1st grade

● SOY: Sarah Cunningham, Front Office ● SOY: Sharon Martinez, Front Office
Secretary Secretary
Maricopa

● TOY: Jennifer Moran, Special Education

● SOY: Jackie Biliti, Title 1

Paraprofessional

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