SPS employees recognized during year-end assembly
Posted on 05/29/2018
(SPS) - The school year can't come to end until you hold the Employee Year-End Assembly, and that's what happened Tuesday.

Employees, community members, and state representatives were recognized for their contributions to Sapulpa Public Schools during the 2017-18 school year.

The morning began with the Presentation of Colors by the Marine JROTC and was followed by Assistant Superintendent Johnny Bilby introducing the recipients of Appreciation Certificates.

AWARDS OF APPRECIATION

State Representatives Mark Lawson and Kyle Hilbert along with State Senator James Leewright were recognized for their support of SPS employees during the walkout in April.

Representatives from First Baptist Church, Caring Community Friends, Allen Church, and Salvation Army were thanked for opening their doors and providing a safe place for our school children during the walkout.

SAPULPA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDS

Eighteen teachers appeared on stage as recipients of grants from the SPS Foundation. Teachers are encouraged to write a grant for their classroom that is creative and will serve students for years to come. Teri Sherwood and Randy Ellis presented the awards.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Suzanne Shirey
Sarah McCormick
Pablo and Dunia Ascensio

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Christie Stephens
Amy Warner
Deana Ellis
Johnny Bilby

RETIREMENT AND UNUSED SICK LEAVE AWARDS

Mary Scheidt
Master Sergeant Richard Williams
Bernie Gossman
Kate Helstrom
Denise Jordan

USE SUPPORT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Michelle Taylor

YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

10 Years - Craig Amendt, Michele Barnes, Nicky Cooper, Megan Freed, Tara George, Alisha Kirk, Heather Whisenhunt

15 Years - Donna Hettick, Lisa Blodgett, Amanda Stephens, Andy Tuttle, Betsy White, Bruce Wilkins, Shelly Wood

20 Years - Jana Barrett, Mattie Smith-Broom, Shannon Smith, Debbie Van Horn

25 Years - Bruce Plummer, Sandy Smith, Katherine Stufflebeam

30 Years - Carla Cale and Debbie Todd

35 Years - Suzanne Moss and Denise Jordan


TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Major Jerry Swepston - Sapulpa High School

Sal Guerrero - Sapulpa Junior High School

Ben Begines - Sapulpa Middle School

Alisha Kirk - Bartlett Academy

Brandie Martin - Liberty Elementary STEM Academy

Karen Diehl - Holmes Park Elementary

Christine Nagle - Jefferson Heights Elementary

Natalie Fielden - Freedom Elementary - District Teacher of the Year