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Monday, April 23, 2012

Santa Barbara County Education Office Announces Crystal Apple Winners

It’s official. The Teachers Network will honor this year’s North and South County Crystal Apple winners who received the 2012 Venoco Inc. Crystal Apple Educator Awards on May 17, 2012. The annual celebration will take place at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton.

According to the SBCEO news release, “Nominated for this award by their peers, Crystal Apple winners are recognized for their dedication, their instructional and motivational skills, their ability to challenge and inspire students, and their ability to interact with students, staff, and members of the local community... Crystal Apple winners receive a special crystal apple plaque and a $500 stipend, provided by the program sponsor, Venoco, Inc.”

Congratulations go out to our district’s Crystal Apple winners:

• Elementary Teacher — Courtney Brewer, Monroe Elementary School
• Secondary Teacher — Nancy Wood, San Marcos High School
• Certificated Support Provider — Alejandra Aranovich (School Psychologist), La Cuesta and Alta Vista High Schools; Franklin and Adelante Charter Elementary Schools
• Classified Employee — Georgie Perkins (Instructional Assistant), Peabody Charter School