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2008 Lew Roth Awards
Outstanding Individuals
Honored At
Annual Lew Roth Awards Dinner
Friday, February 6, 2009
The Simi Valley Education Foundation will host a very special evening on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley to honor the Lew Roth Award recipients of 2008. Click on the link below for the 2008 Lew Roth Nomination Form.
2008 Lew Roth Nomination Form (PDF)
There are many dedicated people who make a real difference in our schools and in the opportunities for children. At this annual dinner individuals were recognized in six categories for extraordinary service to the students of the Simi Valley Unified School District.
2008 Lew Roth Award Recipients
Management
Anthony Karch ~ Katherine Elementary School
Certificated
Debbie Dillon~ Simi Valley High School
Classified
Jean Gagne ~ Crestview Elementary School
Volunteer
Charlotte Maciel ~ Katherine Elementary School
Special Education
Liz Walbridge ~ Wood Ranch Elementary School
Lifetime Achievement
Patricia Hauser ~ Simi Valley Unified School District
(From the left are Debbie Dillon, Charlotte Maciel, Jean Gagne, Patricia Hauser, Tony Karch, and Liz Walbridge.)
A new award presented this year from the Simi Valley Education Foundation was the Legacy Award – an award given to honor and recognize individuals who have made remarkable accomplishments and substantial contributions to the students of Simi Valley and our local community.
The first recipients of the Legacy Award were Phil, Mary and Krista McPherson. Together they work selflessly to “do good things” in their daughter Amanda name. They are committed to supporting the activities that brought joy and hope to her life. This includes providing resources and support for special education students in the public schools in Simi Valley with the creation of Amanda’s Corner. It is a special place in a classroom that consists of the equipment and supplies needed to support the education of the special education students at a particular school. Another major accomplishment that they have succeeded in bringing to fruition was the building of the Big Sky Park Simi Valley Girls Softball Facility – home now to more than 500 girl’s softball participants. Phil, Mary and Krista McPherson were honored for these enduring legacies. Together they carry this legacy into their daily lives and the lives of our students and community.
(From the left are Phil McPherson, Krista McPherson, Allan C. Mann, and Mary McPherson.
Read more about the dinner in the press clippings below.
2008 Lew Roth Award Article
2008 Lew Roth Award Recipients Article
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