Each year, the Board of Directors of the Simi Valley Education Foundation honors the memory of Lew Roth, the founder of the Simi Valley Education Foundation. In his honor, the community, students, parents, certificated and classified staff, are asked to nominate worthy individuals for a Lew Roth Award. Recipients must work or volunteer within the Simi Valley Unified School District.
Many dedicated individuals make a real difference in our schools and in the opportunities for children. It may be obvious dedication to the schools and students, or it may be quiet, but positive influence on students who need extra support or attention.
Registration has closed, but if you are interested in attending please call (877) 746-4543.
The six nomination categories are:
Management
Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, School Psychologists, District Administrators, etc.
Certificated
Teachers, Nurses, Speech Therapists, etc.
Classified
Accounting, Clerical/Secretarial, Custodial/Maintenance, Food Service, Instructional Aides, Playground Supervisors, Purchasing/Warehouse, Transportation, etc.
Volunteer
Individual Volunteer or Volunteer Members of School or Community Organizations
Special Education
Teachers or Para Educators that work with special education students
Lifetime Achievement Award
Individuals who are retiring or have an outstanding achievement
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Past Lew Roth Award Recipients
The six nomination categories are:
Management
Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, School Psychologists, District Administrators, etc.
Certificated
Teachers, Nurses, Speech Therapists, etc.
Classified
Accounting, Clerical/Secretarial, Custodial/Maintenance, Food Service, Instructional Aides, Playground Supervisors, Purchasing/Warehouse, Transportation, etc.
Volunteer
Individual Volunteer or Volunteer Members of School or Community Organizations
Special Education
Teachers or Para Educators that work with special education students
Lifetime Achievement Award
Individuals who are retiring or have an outstanding achievement
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Past Lew Roth Award Recipients
1992-1993
Caesar Julian, MD
Caryl Barefoot
Ron Lucio
Emmett Hood
1993-1994
Micom
D’Arcy Joseph
Jim Wilbur
Jill Malia
1994-1995
Oakridge Athletic Club
Betty Funk
Dr. Kathryn Scroggin
Virginia Seaton
Lauren Purcell
Patrick Madden
1995-1996
A New Technique
Jenny Fuller
Joseph Studer
Ted Enke
Mary Hartman
Joseph Huerta
1996-1997
Simi Valley Star
Phil and Nancy Briggs
Tim Piatt
Gayle Damrow
Carolyn Dyer
1997-1998
Dave High Ink
Robert Goldsmith
Karyn Cryster
Roylan Harris
Nancy Trepanier
1998-1999
Comcast Cablevision
Terry Webb
Rob Collins
Marianne Boerem
Brett Robinson
1999-2000
Dave High Ink
Shari Wohlstattar
Terri Dobbins
Barbara Black
Christel Iwohn
2000-2001
Becky Wetzel
Lynda Modell
Patty Wolleck
Donna Baldwin
Dr. Gregg Hartman
Dr. Gregory Tchejeyan
2001-2002
Lynn Friedman
Peggie Noisette
Linda Pistachio
Annette Morgan
2002-2003
Robin Hunter
Kay Young
Julia Erwin
Trina Backos
DARE Program
2003-2004
Dennis Rast
Nona Kissne
Carla Dickson
Sep Whaley
The Boeing Company
2004-2005
Steve Pietrolungo
Sharon Stuart
Ellie Kieffer
Judy Barry
Troop Real Estate
2005-2006
Beverley Radloff
Laurie Cariker
Cathy Munz
Steve Hayes
Regina Reed
2006-2007
Nancy Mason
Aileen Archibald
Marsteen Kotrbe
Linda Perkins
Teri Brotherton
Caryl Van Arsdall
2007-2008
Anthony Karch
Debbie Dillon
Jean Gagne
Carlotte Maciel
Liz Walbridge
Patricia Hauser
Phil, Mary and Krista McPherson
2008-2009
Sharon Dawson Hardy
Mitch Schuster
Jorge & Cecilia Curiel
Debbie Goodnough
Vickie Garrison
Joy Barkyoumb
2009-2010
Jody Melanson
Susan Selvaggio
Anita White
Sheldon Liebmann
Angela DeSantis
Diana Gonzalez
Alcoa Fastening Systems
2010-2011
Mary Curtis
Corey Nordal
Robin McGowan
Stephanie Langlois
Allison Lipman
Elegant Gardens
2011-2012
Diana Janke
Bonnie Graeve
Harrie Meijer
Mary Messenger
Linda Zulager
Jackie Hardie
2012-2013
Deborah Salgado
Theresa Smyres
Barbara Troup
Sylvia Beltran
Kriss Corral
K & J Auto Exchange
Kevin Underwood – Underwood Insurance Group
2013-2014
Thomas Buckle
Jennifer Healy
Barbara Reese
Robert Sherden
Mary Patch
Marilyn VanDyck
Lost Canyons Golf Club
2014-2015
Dan Houghton
Melissa Alberton
Paul Schott
Cathy Perry
Annete Morgan
Dr. Kathryn Scroggin
2015-2016
Jill Craft
Jim Jarrard
Kim Richins
Wendy Hunter
Ruth Jacob
Karen Simmons
2016-2017
Max Fowles
Dianne Brunner
Starlie Espinoza
Christine O’Brien
Marcela Ponce
Mary Ann Fiore
Dr. Robin Hunter,
Waste Management
2017-2018
Dr. Jason Peplinski
Robert Willging
Andrea Robinson
Lee Maisch
Sally Reimers
Susan Smith
Rachel Ford
Liz Hart
Studio Movie Grill
2018-2019
Keith Derrick
Jennifer Christman
Rebecca Wagner
David Lopez
Ryanne Boerem
Paula Egermeier
Glen Becerra
Kathy Roth
2019-2020
Shawn Rumble
Jennifer Carpenter
Julie Orme
Colleen Conklin
Jim and Laurie Harrison
Jeanne Callan
2020-2021
Michael Hall
Kyran Mallon
Brenda Casselberry
Patricia Casillas
Liz Hernandez
Steven Castro
2021-2022
Timothy Bednar
Kari Lev
Casey Drummond
Peggi Garcia
Michelle Scharf
Carolyn Lantos
2022-2023
Jamie Snodgrass
Ryan Rosuck
Teresa Degagne
Lisa Megowan
Denise Grap
2023-2024
Cheri Toyen
Brian Dennert
Ashley Rotellini
Liz Sheranian
Jillian Culver
Jonathan Bonesteel
Dr. Stephen Pietrolungo