Six Newberg Public School employees were recognized for outstanding teaching and service at the district's 16th annual Crystal Apple Awards recognition program on Friday, June 12th. Each had been nominated by parents, colleagues or students. An independent panel that judged the nominations included Mayor Bob Andrews, Newberg School Board member Ron Mock, Chehalem Valley Chamber president Carr Biggerstaff, PCC Newberg director Lynn Quinn, schoool district budget committee member Jennifer Fisher and NHS student Courtney Croft. Recipients are:

Christy Crisman - Outstanding High School Teacher
Christy serves as the counselor in the Catalyst high school program . She's know for the going the distance on a daily basis to focus on the current and future success of each and every student.

Teresa Conway - Outstanding Middle School Teacher
Teresa leads one of the most innovative and successful Lifeskills classrooms in the state at Chehalem Valley Middle School. Teresa's energy and passion are an inspiration to all who work with her.

Sharon Smith - Outstanding Elementary Teacher
Edwards Elementary School counselor Sharon Smith is a leader who is provides tireless support behind the scenes for students and families to meet whatever issue is a barrier to school.  

Jeff Dale - Outstanding Instructional Assistant
This Mountain View Middle School assistant's dedication to working with students challenged by disabilities inspired students and staff alike to share their high opinion of the work he does for kids every day.

Sarah Malone - Outstanding Classified Employee
Sarah works with some of the most challenging students in our district as a Behavior Coach at Joan Austin Elementary.  She is a talented, highly motivated individual that works tirelessly to support students lagging in social skills to be successful.

Don Staples - Outstanding Administrator
In his role as Director of Assessment, Don has skillfully lead initiatives that spell changes in the way the organization operates, including state testing, grade level math and literacy assessments -- all with a calm demeanor and a positive attitude.

Retiring Staff

Rebecca Oliveira  - 7 years
Custodian, Mountain View & Joan Austin

Mark Hein - 8 years
Special Ed Teacher, Newberg  High School

Steve Johnson - 10 years
Custodian, Catalyst

Karen McPherson - 10 years
Custodian, Newberg High School

Glenn Oliveira - 10 years
Custodian, District Office & Physical Plant

Betty Bault - 17 years
Administrative Assistant, District Office

Drea Ferguson  - 20 years
Drama/Language Arts Teacher, Newberg High School

Ken Leard - 22 years
Custodian, Edwards Elementary

Rudy Vendrell - 30 years
PE Teacher, Newberg High School

Rick Harris - 36 years
PE Teacher, Dundee Elementary

Years of Service

5 years

Lisa Adams, Monica Barry, Linda Buck, Alison Childs, Teresa Conway, Sharon Dilorenzo, Donna Golden , Jacob Greenshaw, Sherry Hall, Melinda Henry, Tandra Hill, Marissa Jenkins, Cindy Kinnaman, Dana Klingler, Jill LaFave, Luann Lee, Erin Mahony, Renee Martinez, Teresa McCart, Rebecca Morgan, Coral Rath, Alice Sanchez, Stacy Schumacher, Kristina Sheppard, Aaron Smith, Andrew Stockner, Cassandra Thonstad, Bradley Vanderhoff, Rebekah Weast, Laura Wells, Gail Wilcox and Diana Winter

10 years

Vicki Acosta, Jennifer Anderson (Carillo), Shanna Andres, Kevin Brill, Judy Brown, Phyllis Buckley, Kelly Ceder, Gary Cooper, Rick Crocker, Julia Gayer, Karen Ison , Steven Johnson, Laura Kittelson, Lori Klaus, Gina Kluver, Luke Lindell, Missy Love, Karen McPherson, Olga Meza, Kathleen Mickus, Karen Miller, Glenn Oliveira, Micaela Pizano, Vickie Sanders, Stephanie Sayles, Haley Scott, Shelley Thomas, Debra Whiting, Kathy Whitney, Brian Wood and Kathleen Zegar

15 years - Stashia Cabral, Anita Galian, Kevin Hall, Deborah Janke, Jennifer Livingston, Shelly Mayes, Jill McKenzie, Jamie McParland, Karrie Mulchay, Dawn Reed, Albert Segundo and Tori Smyth

20 years - Karen Blanchard, Susan Fauley, Drea Ferguson, Marsha Fredrickson, Donald Johnston, Pam Mears, Kathleen Pennock, Wildy Rodriguez, Cheryl Verret and Patty Whitmore

25 years - Terry Evers, Ann Holstrom and Belinda Kelly

30 years - Rudy Vendrell

35 years - Gloria Dreske

Superintendent Awards

National Board Certification Recognition - Stashia Cabral, NHS Art teacher

Collaboration Award - Joan Austin Elementary Kindergarten Team

21st Century Inspiration award - Nicole Hyatt, LRC Teacher, Joan Austin Elementary

Special Recognition
Naming of Drea Ferguson Auditorium