Each year, our Woodmoor PTSA gives Awards to people who have provided exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community. The Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, and Outstanding Advocate Awards are very special and are given for continued and dedicated service. This is an excellent way to honor PTSA members and teachers for their contributions to this association. The recipient is given a special certificate. We also contribute $50.00 in the person’s name to the Washington State PTA Financial Grant Program. This program provides grants each year to Washington state high school graduates entering their freshman year at a college, university, or vocational school of their choice.
The entire Woodmoor community is invited to participate in the selection of our award recipients through your recommendations. The nomination period is usually held from mid-January to the end of March. The PTSA Awards Committee is mandated to make the final selection of Woodmoor parents and staff members who will be honored. The PTSA Awards are usually given at the Volunteer Appreciation event in May.
Golden Acorn Awards: Jill Benoit, Jennifer Homes, and Amy Robinson
Each year, Golden Acorn Awards are presented by the Woodmoor PTSA to volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service to the children and youth of Woodmoor Elementary and our greater community. A contribution in the name of each recipient is made by Woodmoor PTSA to the Washington State PTA (WSPTA) Scholarship Program. From these contributions, WSPTA provide grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education.
Outstanding Educator Awards: Ann Delano, Nycole Swearingen, and Evelyn Romero Perez
This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding educational opportunities for children and youth that are beyond the normal scope of their jobs.
Woodmoor Elementary PTSA Golden Acorn
1992-1993: Gretchen Garth, Steve Wharton, Renee Colleran, Joanne MacKintosh
1993-1994: Susan Pilawski, Thorey Natale, Sharon Potts
1994-1995: Terri Means, Joyce Axlen, Judy Gay
1995-1996: Sue Hanson, Kathy Lawson, Beth (Rosie) Rosenzweig
1996-1997: Barbara Kulesa, Debbie Rannfeldt, Blake Puckett, Patty Terai, Shirley Waner
1997-1998: Beth Nelson, Barb Johnson, Rose Tom
1998-1999: Mary Torbenson, Sandy Laurence, Kathy Peyton, Royal Hanson, Carole Stusinski
1999-2000: Jodi Burkland, Cindy Kiefer, Tyera Roberts, Joan Willingham
2000-2001: Nikki Sharnbroich, Patti Bagnall, Norla Smith, Jacquie Bostwick
2001-2002: Betty Fredeen, Dr. Jack Bigelow, Jane Speed, Michelle Speed, Teresa Hansen
2002-2003: Rebecca Morehouse, Susan Nakatsu, Laura Peasley, Tasha Withers
2003-2004: Pam Ford, Susanna Henry, Crystal Lee, Shannan Savage
2004-2005: Richard Anderson, David Lee, Lisa Visse, Karen Carpenter, Carol Mortimore
2005-2006: Linda Gilmore, Vicki Harrington, Sara Hayashi, Jon Hedin, Cam Varney
2006-2007: Susan Schilling, Colleen Willis, Paul Campbell, Nora Atkinson, Dana Nystrom, Mark Boehm
2007-2008: Edie Lie, Mary Anne Kobylka, Alexis Krogh, Katrina Meiusi
2008-2009: Veronica Bernabe, Andrea Congdon, Cathy Draper, Betsy Leahy, Judy Nelson
2009-2010: Jennifer Stiebeling, Suzy Youmans, Robbi Reed, Lisa Magennis
2010-2011: Kitty McClaire, Karina Duchastel, Karen McGee
2011-2012: Christine Carrol, Richard Kobylka, Laurie Rector
2012-2013: Ember Fry, Jen Goodner, Kari Groves
2013-2014: Judy Bakshi, Stacy Dixey, Sintia Nevarez
2014-2015: Jenifer Anhar, Alison Brownlee, Mollie Kersavage
2015-2016: Julie Hakamada, Jen Carlston, Casey Stark, Jen McInerney, Alejandra Correa
2016-2017: Kristin Saladin, Mari Swift, Michelle Champley, Christy Chang, Lisa Barrios
2017-2018: Sarah Austin, Caroline Lupien, Ember Fry
2018-2019: Elenetza Kontonasakis-Hall, Jenny Taylor, Rhoda Estioco
2019-2020: Doug Byker, Julia Laibson, Mari Swift
2020-2021: Jen Thompson, Rachel Foldvik, Mary Anderson
2021-2022: Caroline Lupien, Christina Pierce, Jen Rostrom
2022-2023: Jill Benoit, Jennifer Homes, Amy Robinson
Woodmoor Elementary PTSA Outstanding Educator
2009-2010:Elizabeth Meza
2010-2011: Sarah Aksan, Sue Watkins
2011-2012: Susan Hadreas, Deanna Knight, Linda Peterson
2012-2013: Jon Hedin, Kathy Strawn, Cam Varney
2013-2014: Keira Anderson, Jani Gatter, Masumi Rinaldi
2014-2015: Steve VanderHijde, Susan Hadreas
2015-2016: Kari Stokes, Caroline Chastain, Renee Colleran
2016-2017: Denise Cordova, Peggy Shaw, Jenny Woods
2017-2018: Renee Colleran
2018-2019: Polly Collins, Debbie Phipps, Scott Taylor
2019-2020: Robin Friend, Kathy Lawson, Barbie Russo
2020-2021: Latisha Joseph, Ginny Allemann, Troy Johnson
2021-2022: Zina Card, Laura Peasley, Mary Rawlins
2022-2023: Ann Delano, Nycole Swearingen, Evelyn Romero Perez
Woodmoor Elementary PTSA Outstanding Advocate
2013-2014: Sandy Hayes
2014-2015: Elizabeth Meza
2015-2016: Thorey Natale, Angela Kerr
2016-2017: Juliana Prather, Kim Knuth
2017-2018: Alaina Johnson
2018-2019: Lori Egan, Xochitl Henriquez
2019-2020: Rebecca Morehouse
2020-2021: Caroline Chastain
2021-2022: Brandon Bermudez
2022-2023: Kim Skrla
