Julie Agnew
Linda Miley
Boyd Lin Parker
Sala Simonds
Congratulations!
Julie Agnew, Teacher, Department Chair English, Antelope Valley High School: “It is Julie’s high set of standards, which inspire her students as well as her peers. She recognizes talents in others and encourages them to pursue their dreams. It is her consistent achievements for over twenty years of teaching and the wonderful help she is to students, parents and teachers which deserves Distinguished Service recognition.” Excerpt from nomination form(s)
Linda Miley, Teacher, Home Economics, Highland High School: “Linda started out as a cafeteria helper, then obtained her degree and began teaching home economics. Her love of teaching has been apparent ever since. She approaches each year with the enthusiasm of a first year teacher and her students benefit from her dedicated expertise. In her 20 years with the district, she has gone out of her way volunteering time and supplies to provide “real world” food service settings. Her service is truly exemplary and deserving of Distinguished Service recognition.” Excerpt from nomination form(s)
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Boyd Lin Parker III, Teacher, Highland
High School: “Coach Lin Parker has been with the district for over
25 years and has dedicated countless hours to the teaching profession, to
coaching students, and to Highland High School. Coach Parker has never held
tryouts or cut students from his football program. As long as they worked
hard, every student had the chance to play and learn. For some students,
this was the key to keep them in school.”
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Sala Simonds, Principal Desert Winds
High School, - Sala started the Crossroads Program (which turned into the
County Pregnant Minor Program) and was a forerunner in the inception of
the Peer Counseling Program. Sala seeks input from everyone to continue
to develop programs for students. She is very professional in her approach
with teachers, staff , parents and students when explaining very difficult
situations or when a situation requires sensitivity. For her 18 years of
dedication to district and students, Sala Simonds is truly deserving of
the Distinguished Service Award”. Excerpt from nomination form(s)
2001 Distinguished Service Award Recipients:
Edward Kennepohl
David Otis
Patricia Reed
Elsa Steidl
Lee Van Zandt
Pictured: Ray Monti, Deputy Superintendent (left),
presents a Distinguished Service Award to David Otis, Teacher, Desert Winds High School.
Prior Year Recipients:
1984: Debra Andrejcik- Irene Debry - Richard
Spadoni - Ernest Tosi
1985: Carolyn Flower - Florence Graham - Betty Haynes - Jeanette
Johnson
1986: Robert Giacoletto - Sid Harrington - Winnie Massimino
- Darwin Ochs
1987: Jimmy Laiben - David Roderick - Arthur Salazar - Robert
Van Norman
1988: Richard Hague - Charles Keortge - Barbara Taylor -
Twyla Thomas
1989: Margaret Sterk - Brent Newcomb - Ray Monti - James
Allen - Leo Thibault
1990: Ellen Roehm - James DuPrat - JoAnn Wayland
1991: Norma Cheney- William Galliher- Darrell Havens - Robert
Miner - Sallie Phillips - Ira Simonds
1992: Bobby Loughridge - Everett Jackson - Jean Fraasch
1993: Barbara Willibrand
1994: Joseph Acciani - Paul Gray - Jim Rowles- Fabiola Wilson
1995: Evan Dee Gillins- Michael LoPicolo - Austine Perry
1996: Terrence Burke - Patricia Gilstrap - Paul Meister-
Fayma Joy Morgan - Kathleen Parks
1997: Kathy Carothers - JoAnn James - Michael Mitsch - JoElla
Wilson - Raleigh Wright
1998: Romelle Kemp- Glen Horst - Rick Engstrom - Barbara
Penn - Al Stephens
1999: Sallie Phillips - Susan Black-Erkkila - Michael Clark
- Norma Abele - Rosalie Forgues - Lorraine Hahn
2000: Bill Kildow- Wayne Dawson
2001: Edward Kennepohl- David Otis- Patricia Reed - Elsa
Steidl - Lee Van Zandt
