August 2017 – Buckeye Elementary School District

Susan Johnson

Awardee, Human Resources Director Sue Johnson with District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Sandvik.

Sue Helm

Sue Helm is a volunteer at Jasinski Elementary School. She is a retired employee of the Buckeye Elementary School District. She was nominated for her outstanding support and coordination of the Read on Buckeye Program at Jasinski Elementary School.

Nijya Gray

Nijya is true example of a student passionate about success. Her work ethic is exceptional; Nijya strives for success. She goes above and beyond in all areas of school. Currently, she serves as president for the National Junior Honor Society, plays sports and maintains a high GPA. Nijya is the first to volunteer assistance, and her attitude of cheerfulness certainly adds a bright spot to Buckeye Elementary School.

Meghan Pablo

Meghan Pablo, an 8th grader at WestPark Elementary is considered a natural leader. She takes on any responsibility and is always the first person to volunteer with her peers are hesitant. Meghan has taken the Equity Student Leadership Club to new levels with her involvement. Meghan exemplifies the type of student that all students aspire to be.

Marianna Ruiz

Marianna, an 8th grader at Sundance Elementary School, is described as “a hard-working student who exemplifies the qualities of great character at Sundance.” She is pictured with her family and Dr. Sandvik.

Maisy Salcido-Lugo

Karen Peyer

Jodie Hice

Heather Orozco

Heather is in her 10th year as a teacher at Sundance Elementary School. As an Academic Coach, she works tirelessly helping her fellow teachers achieve success in their classrooms.

Gagan Bhuellar

Erica Boettcher

Erica is described as being “truly passionate about student success.”

Dylan Basch

Dylan volunteers countless hours assisting a variety of clubs, PTSA and school related events. He is described by the assistant principal at Inca Elementary School as going “above and beyond trying to help make Inca a great place to learn and grow.”

Diamond McGraw

Diamond is recognized with the community member P.A.S.S. Award for Inca Elementary School. She is the secretary for the PTSA and is active with the school carnival, fundraising nights, curriculum nights, book fairs and many other school events.

Dan Bunnell

Dan Bunnell, WestPark Elementary School volunteer, joined by his children and Dr. Sandvik.

Cristal and Darrin Weaver

Cristal Weaver, left, is joined by Dr. Sandvik and Bales Elementary School principal Fred Lugo, and her husband Darrin who is on the phone. Darrin is also being recognized with a P.A.S.S Award. He was out of town on business, so he was surprised with a phone call from Dr. Sandvik.

Cody Montgomery

Cody, an 8th grade student at Jasinski Elementary School, shares his recognition with his sister.

Byron Clark

Byron Clark, volunteer at Buckeye Preschool, is described as “always so kind and willing to help with anything we ask him to do.”

Bobby Williams

Buckeye Elementary School District Purchasing Manger, Bobby Williams is a 2017 P.A.S.S. award recipient

Alyvia Meachum

Aimee Singleterry, Kindergarten teacher at Jasinski Elementary School with principal Dr. Donna Fitzgerald, right, and Dr. Kristi Sandvik, left.

Aimee Singleterry

Aimee Singleterry, Kindergarten teacher at Jasinski Elementary School with principal Dr. Donna Fitzgerald, right, and Dr. Kristi Sandvik, left.

Sue Johnson

Awardee, Human Resources Director Sue Johnson with District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Sandvik.

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