Know a Northshore staff member that has gone above and beyond in their job or in the community? Then honor them and let the community know about their good works by nominating them for a BRAVO! It's easy.

Selected nominees will be featured on Northshore's website and in the Employee and Community newsletters.

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Hal Shore, Transportation

Hal was a driver for my 7-year old autistic son  for two weeks earlier this year.  After a difficult transition from summer to school and then to riding the bus, my son found it challenging, to say the least.  Hal was assigned to us as a private driver, coming to our house morning and afternoon.  When my son was anxious and scared, Hal made a point of making him feel comfortable.  Hal found out what he liked and where his interests were and was able to build a relationship around that.  It didn't phase him that my son would not communicate for the first few days, nor that he was aggressive and challenging at best.  He made the transition from car to bus a HUGE success!  He is now successfully riding the bus each and every day - and if it weren't for Hal, I know we wouldn't be able to say that.  (posted 10/26/09)


Jim Wilkowski, Skyview JH Teacher

Jim developed a form of teaching that centers on what skills students will need when they are done with school, giving every student the opportunity to develop leadership skills in the classroom.  He developed a 21st century style of teaching that allows all students to develop life skills that will aid them in being successful in life, not just in getting a grade.  Jim cares about making all of his students better people, both in and out of school.  (posted 10/26/09)


George Burbidge and Cache Morse, Warehouse

Seldom is it pointed out that the muscle behind our district's entire large item needs belongs to two men.  They are responsible for delivery and pick up of hundreds of district tables and chairs in a single load for our schools and community, delivery of the district's 11 pianos between schools, loading and unloading 300+ pound BBQ grills for a plethora of events, and delivery of cases of paper to many locations.  Also, they handle requests to palletize, secure and move hundreds of boxes to archives and much, much more.  Kudos and thanks to George and Cache for making all of our jobs that much easier!  (posted 10/26/09)


Steve Johnson, Shelton View Teacher

Steve is a long-time Shelton View teacher and NSEA leader.  He gives selflessly of his time to students, routinely skipping his break time to work with those who struggle.  Steve is the same way with co-workers.  He knows all things Shelton View.  Have a question about the alarm system, the network, the contract, the file server-Steve is likely to know the answer.  He puts his students and his colleagues ahead of himself.  (posted 10/26/09)


Susanne Kanning, Inglemoor High German Teacher

Susanne has been awarded the WAFLT, Washington Association for Language Teaching's Teacher of the Year recognition.  The award is a recognition given to members who have a proven track record of: promoting recognition of the importance of World Language study within and beyond the school community, displaying innovative approaches and modeling creativity in the teaching of world languages, promoting excellence and inspiring students, creating a superior program for their department, and striving to promote greater cultural awareness, intercultural understanding and the celebration of diversity within the classroom and school communities.

WAFLT will recognize Susanne at an awards luncheon during their fall conference in Spokane on Friday, October 9, 2009.  (posted 10/21/09)


Kevin Hyppa, Lockwood Elementary PE Teacher

Kevin continues to run a strong elementary cross-country and track program every year at Lockwood.  He is an encouraging coach and helps all kids to succeed.  Many of his runners go on to compete at the junior high and high school levels.  Good job, Kevin, and keep up the fantastic work!  (posted 10/15/09)


Bob Jones, Shelton View Principal; Steve Bloomberg, Grounds; and Evan Ujiye, Capital Projects

Bob, Steve and Evan worked with the Transportation Department to successfully construct a safer walking path which separated traffic flow between school buses and parent pick-up.  The first week of school showed amazing results, especially with the help of staff, parents and the safety patrol.   Photo: Steve Bloomberg, left, and Bob Jones, right, work on walking path at Shelton View Elementary.  Not shown: Evan Ujiye  (posted 9/14/09)


Serena Lindley, Canyon Creek Elementary Teacher

Serena goes above and beyond for the school.  She has written and received three grants to purchase microscopes and supplies.  She heads the math committee for the school and she's starting a science club for students during lunch recess.  Did I mention this is all in addition to being a great teacher?  (posted on 9/11/09)


Northshore Special Education Department, along with Sorenson Early Childhood Center, Woodmoor Elementary, Skyview Junior High, and Bothell High

Congratulations to the Northshore School District for a job well done.  Because of all of your tremendously talented people, my profoundly handicapped son has graduated from your special education program.  He is your success story as he has a job, is able to ride the Access Bus, lives in a companion home, and is happy.  Not a small task considering his disability!  BRAVO to all of you hard working and perservering professionals.  From a very grateful mom.  (posted on 9/3/09)


Geoffrey Gilmore, Inglemoor High School Teacher

Geoffrey Gilmore's event planning class, Event, Hospitality and Tourism Management (EHT), recently received the 2009 ESPRIT award at the 2009 Event World Conference in San Francisco, California.  EHT, a class of 17 high school students, beat Delta Sky Magazine and the Wedding Industry Professional Association for the honor.  (posted on 9/3/09)


Northshore School District in partnership with the Northshore YMCA

The Northshore School District and the Northshore YMCA have been selected to receive the 2009 YMCA of the USA/Annie E. Casey Foundation Families Count Family Strengthening Award in recognition of their exemplary work to strengthen and support families in the Northshore community.  Award recipients are chozen from submissions from local YMCAs across the country that serve low-income, disadvantaged families and provide intentional family services that make a positive difference in the lives of children.  (posted on 9/3/09)