MFPE President Eric Feaver and GFEA President Bob "Griff" Griffith greet each other at the beginning of the 2019 Spring Fling. Feaver traditionally speaks and installs the new Executive Board members during the program.
On Friday, May 17, GFEA hosted its annual Spring Fling, honoring members retiring from GFPS, as well as recognizing our outstanding teacher of the Year. GFEA's Faculty Representatives, nominated from members in their respective buildings, were also recognized. The Silver and Gold Key of Professionalism Awards were also given to two members. Silver Apple Awards honored the achievments and contributions to education of community members and groups. Stories about the honorees will follow this summer. The following lists the honorees:
Faculty Representatives Awards:
Silver Apple Awards:
Silver Key of Service Award
Golden Key of Professionalism Award
GFEA Outstanding Educator of the Year
Faculty Representatives Awards:
- Eric Bush - Whitter Elementary
- Nathan Hicks - Chief Joseph Elementary
- Gary Jenkins - Morning Side elementary
- Pam Margaris - Loy Elementary
- Elaine Nutter - Giant Springs Elementary
- Lance Olson - East Middle School
- Leesa Halcro - East Middle School
- Kristen Jacobsen - North Middle School
Silver Apple Awards:
- Andrea Barrow - Individual Award
- Cameron Family Center, Bill Salonen, Jr. - Director - Group Award
Silver Key of Service Award
- Cherie Stordahl - Morningside Elementary, GFEA Executive Board
Golden Key of Professionalism Award
- Alex Rosenleaf - C.M. Russell High School, GFEA Executive Board
GFEA Outstanding Educator of the Year
- Terri Dahl - C.M. Russell High School
