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ISD 728 Honors with Best of the Best with Annual Awards
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
Elementary Teacher of the Year
Sarah Montplaisir
Media Specialist
Westwood Elementary School
Secondary Teacher of the Year
Dave Crocker
Counselor
VandenBerge Middle School
Staff Member of the Year
Deborah Whiteoak
Secretary
Elk River High School
District-Wide Teacher of the Year
Patricia Sanford
Curriculum Specialist
District Office
Volunteer of the Year
Terri Lee
Westwood Elementary School