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                     PRINCIPAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY                       

Tuesday, September 11th, the TVEA Principals Recognition Ceremony was held at the Temecula Library and was very well received by all in attendance.  This years recipients were Pilar Byham from Sparkman Elementary School, Pam Keller from Bella Vista Middle School, Barbara Oglesby from Vail Elementary School and Jona Hazlett from La Vorgna Elementary School.  

Our initial expectation was that 60 teachers and family members would participate, but over 100 ultimately showed up for the celebration. Doing the speaking honors for each site were Steve Miller at Sparkman, Judy Kendall at Bella Vista, Gary Check at Vail, and Sandy H., Michele O., and Becky B. at La Vorgna. The words from teachers about their leaders was touching, and the principals were moved to tears at the heartfelt prose of their teachers. This ceremony has quickly become a very powerful example of what we do well as an Association, by giving our members an opportunity to showcase their exceptional interpersonal skills. Last night’s efforts by our colleagues made us all very proud to be a part of the Education community. 

Special thanks to Executive Board members Meline Akashian, Chris Lindberg, Marcia Varner, and Gary Check, who represented our Association admirably.  The TVUSD Board of Trustees member and endorsed school board candidate Rick Shafer complimented TVEA on a terrific event.  Asst. Superintendent Tim Ritter, former winner of the award, also represented the district office. We appreciate as well our other staff that attended and affirmed the process. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made the evening a great success! 

Pilar Byham, Pam Keller, Ed Sibby, Barbara Oglesby, Jona Hazlett