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High-Five: Katherine Lopez
Katherine Lopez Palmer Elementary School Speech Pathologist She is always helpful and listens. She is willing to assist with and IEP and she is a great asset to our school. She is flexible and resilient. We love her!
High-Five: Darcy Clark
Darcy Clark Spanish Springs High School Strategies Teacher Darcy has worked super hard to start up the first Strategies program at her school. She has positive relationships with her students and their parents and tries hard to get her students the supplies they need....
High-Five: Julianne Prettyman
Julianne Prettyman Lincoln Park Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher Julianne is one of the new Early Leadership Institute facilitators. She is also the home visit coordinator at my school. SHe offers assistance to anyone that needs it. Thanks for all you do!
High-Five: Janelle Maddox
Janelle Maddox RISE Teacher Janelle is one of the most patient and thoughtful teachers I've ever met. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels. Janelle treats every student with dignity, respect, and kindness. Students often remark on how...
2020 WEA Award Nominations – due date extended to March 13th
Devoted Service Award To be a candidate for this award, an individual must have been serving as a devoted educator for 20 or more years. It is recommended that the nominee have five or more years of experience in Washoe County before their name is submitted for...
Member Spotlight: Jeff Kirst
Jeff Kirst Innovations High School Teacher Active with the WEA for over 7 years. Talent: Author In 2006, WEA member Jeff Kirst had his book "Screwballs, Curves and Knuckleheads" published by Sierra Features, Inc. The book not only celebrates those who decide to...
Assembly Bill 168 Update
Fund For Teachers Grant. Deadline January 30, 2020
https://fft.fundforteachers.org/applications/guideline/program_id:168/step:overview Fund for Teachers provides educators, possessing a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn, the resources needed to pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. FFT...
Grant Opportunity for WCSD Educators
Depoali Memorial Fund Grant Application - 2019 The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is pleased to announce a grant opportunity from the Kendyl Ruth Williams Depoali Memorial Fund. Principals, teachers, administrators, or student organizations with guidance and...
Member Spotlight: Shelace Shoemaker
Shelace Shoemaker, a 6th grade Science/Math teacher from Depoali Middle School, not only excels in the classroom, but she is one of the top bodybuilders in the country. Shelace, who has always been athletic, has been involved int eh sport for the last 10 years, but...