Each year, under the guidance of the Elk River Education Association and the ISD 728 Human Resources Department, the school district honors a handful of teachers and staff members who are nominated by their peers for excellence in their craft.

 

These nominations are then scored by a panel of district personnel, including teachers, administrators, directors and communications staff.

 

Six winners were named recipients of this year’s annual awards.

 

Early Educator of the Year

 

Kara Huberty

ECFE Teacher
Handke Center

 

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Elementary Teacher of the Year 

 

Sarah Montplaisir

Media Specialist
Westwood Elementary School

 

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Secondary Teacher of the Year 

 

Dave Crocker

Counselor
VandenBerge Middle School

 

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Staff Member of the Year

 

Deborah Whiteoak

Secretary
Elk River High School

 

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District-Wide Teacher of the Year

 

Patricia Sanford

Curriculum Specialist
District Office

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Volunteer of the Year

 

Terri Lee

Westwood Elementary School