Manson School Board Selects 2018 Blue and White Excellence Award Winners

Manson School District Board of Directors announced the 2018 Blue and White Excellence Awards winners at its April board meeting.  Nominations were submitted by staff, students and community members. Award recipients were:  Elementary teacher Diana Soliday was the certificated winner.  In the classified area there was a tie with Robin Hanson, head cook at the middle/high school and Jane Pratt, Paraeducator.

DIANA SOLIDAY

One co-worker shared, “She is a Goddess Warrior in education, and Manson Elementary is so fortunate to have her. With her superpowers of wit and determination, she engages student learning creatively.”

ROBIN HANSON

Robin works to make quality meals and have options for staff. She keeps a well-stocked salad bar offering great healthy options to HS/MS students and district staff. She is always involved in any way she is able to support the district with food items.  Robin has gone out of her way to make so many events happen that include food in the district - family fit and fun night, STEAM night, Manson Inc and many others

JANE PRATT

One co-worker stated, “I have known Jane for many years now and am always impressed with her commitment to the students she works with. She is always looking for new activities for them to try that will challenge them, keep them interested in learning, and help them grow.”

Big congratulations to other nominees: Alicia Alexander, Cassie Williams, Katie Sorenson, Susan Sears, Phil Fournier, Kendra Farnsworth, Jared Mumley Mark Nichols and Brittany Sivertson.