Janice Shelton

School Superintendent

1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 205

Parker, Arizona 85344

928-669-6183

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  We would like to congratulate all the students that participated in this years Spelling Bee!  It was a nail biter to the end.  A total of 90 words were given for the 16 participants.  So here is the line up of our spellers:  First place - Andrew Alamban from Wallace Elementary and Second place - Toni Bendon of Scholars Academy.  Also participating in this year’s Spelling Bee; from Ehrenberg Elementary - Cassy Pasley and Isreal Cota; from Le Pera Elementary - Francisco Rodriguez and Marco Sandoval; from Quartzsite School - Alicia Coen and James McCoy; from Salome Elementary - Judith Bravo and Bree Bohlen; from Scholar’s Academy - LeeAnn Rees; from Wallace Elementary - Arianna Villafana; from Wallace Jr. High - Hailey Ferris and Anthony Rocco Frank; from Wenden School - Jacquelin Harold and Koraima Romo.  For additional pictures and information on the Spelling Bee, please see tab on the left hand side.  We look forward to seeing the best of the best next year!  Good luck to Andrew Almaban in the State Spelling Bee!

We would also like to thank our wonderful judges: Deanna Beaver, PUSD Governing Board; Leah Castro, Chief Deputy, County Treasurer and John Drum County Supervisor, District 2.

And finally thank you to our wonderful Spelling Bee Coordinators whom volunteer their time: Bouse Elementary: Beryl Brown; Ehrenberg School: Margaret Gallagher; Le Pera School: Michelle Costabile & Shawn Thompson; Quartzsite School: Melanie Kimberlin; Salome Elementary: Sarah Hoffman; Scholar’s Academy: Rebecca McClenning; Wallace Elementary: Debbie Campbell and Christine Olague; Wallace Jr. High: Craig Musser; and Wenden Elementary: Irene Frobam.

The Spelling Bee Champion for 2010

is Andrew Alamban from

Wallace Elementary!

2010 County Teacher of the Year Finalists

Bicentennial   •   Andrew Kauffman

Bouse Elementary   •   Nancy Connelly

Ehrenberg Elementary   •   Russ Williams

Quartzsite   •   Tom deGruyter

Salome   •   Julie Penrod

Wenden   •   Jenia Johnson

Jenia Johnson of Wenden Elementary School was named the 2010 La Paz County Teacher of the Year at an awards banquet held April 23rd  at Salome High School.  Ms. Johnson’s focus is teaching sixth, seventh, & eighth grade language arts.  She speaks four languages, plays several musical instruments, and is very artistic.  According to the Wenden Superintendent, Gloria Dean, “Our students benefit from her multiple gifts because she is able to integrate art into content areas and shares her music ability by providing after school services to students who are interested.  She is able to make complex material understandable and to redesign her classes and differentiate instruction based on the needs of her students.”

An added feature to this year’s program was listening to Amy McBroom, 2009 National Rural School Teacher of the Year, from Grand Canyon Unified School District.  McBroom teaches students at all grade levels (K-12) as the only Art teacher in the district.  She is recognized by community members as an “inspiration” to the children in her district and extended that inspiration to all who heard her on April 23rd.

The Teacher of the Year selection process starts at each school where a school winner is chosen.  That teacher completes a written application and is interviewed by a panel of education, business, and community people who name the county winner.  Besides Johnson, the other honorees included:  Nancy Connelly, Bouse School; Russ Williams, Ehrenberg School: Tom de Gruyter, Quartzsite School; Andrew Kauffman, Salome High School; and Julie Penrod, Salome Elementary School.

Thanks to a major donation by Arizona Public Service Company and the support of many other community organizations and donors, the event celebrated its fourth year honoring teachers.  A treat for all attendees was the fabulous meal prepared and served by the Culinary Arts Students from Salome High School.  Under the direction of their instructor, Lowette Dihel, they have taken home many awards at the state level and always provide excellent service along with the great food.  

Josh Hoffman, 2009 La Paz County Teacher of the Year, provided a wonderful media presentation that delighted and inspired everyone in the audience.  He teaches science and technology at Salome Elementary School.  According to Janice Shelton, La Paz County School Superintendent, “Five of the six districts in the county participated in this year’s program with hopes of including all districts in the future.  We are very pleased with the business, organization, and individual donor support during our fourth year.  It is a wonderful tribute to the dedication, caring attitude, and quality of our teachers.  I would also be remiss if I did not mention the wonderful cooperation of the district administrators in the county.  La Paz County is small and rural but we are mighty in our efforts to provide a high quality educational experience for our youth.”

2010 Parker Rotary Teacher of the Year Finalists

Blake Elementary   •   Sherry Rennau

Le Pera    •   Kyle Peta

Parker High School   •   Sue Uden

Wallace Elementary   •   Catherine Krause

Wallace Jr. High   •   Derek Ault