Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) is fortunate to attract and retain outstanding teachers and support staff. At its meeting on May 8, the Board of Trustees honored the best of the best.
The annual event is like CUSD's version of the Academy Awards. Colleagues, family and friends packed the Carlsbad Council Chambers. Smiles, hugs, flowers, brief speeches, cameras popping and a festive atmosphere prevailed. This event preceded the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Outstanding Educational Program (OEP) Awards Dinner, another signature event celebrating education in Carlsbad. (See Page 13).
CUSD's Teacher of the Year
Aviara Oaks Middle School (AOMS) sixth-grade Humanities teacher Kelly Momeyer is the district's 2013 Teacher of the Year. Later this year, Ms. Momeyer will vie with Teachers of the Year from the other 41 school districts in San Diego County for countywide honors.
Also honored at the meeting were Teacher of the Year finalists Rosalie Fisher, Ashley Hartman, and nominees from each school. (See sidebar for list.)
Ms. Momeyer has devoted her entire teaching career to AOMS. Before being hired in 2005, she served as a student teacher at the school.
Calling AOMS an "incredible place with talented colleagues, amazing students and supportive parents," Ms. Momeyer says, "Teaching at a school with support for technologies that enhance my lessons and engage the students has made a huge difference. In this environment, students feel secure enough to take risks, think critically and become lifelong learners."
AOMS Principal Megan Arias says Ms. Momeyer's infusion of technology into every lesson creates a seamless platform for student learning. In addition, "Her unshakable belief that every child can be successful is amazing to watch."
CUSD's Classified Employee of the Year
The Board also announced the 2013 Classified Employee of the Year: Ruth Cartagena, Administrative Assistant for Instructional Services. A six-year District employee, Ms. Cartagena was originally nominated as Classified Employee of November 2012 by Keith Holley, Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
Saying Ms. Cartagena epitomizes CUSD's goals and values, Mr. Holley notes, "Ruth's contributions directly support the goals of universal student achievement, fiscal fitness and enhanced morale. Her professional performance and ethics mirror the District's core values of integrity, excellence and respect. She discharges her responsibilities with patience, tact, poise, equanimity and intelligence."
Also recognized at the Board meeting were Classified finalists Eddie Daniel, Skilled Maintenance Worker, and Bobby Thomas, Lead Custodian II at Valley Middle School.
Stellar staff such as Kelly Momeyer, Ruth Cartagena and all of the certificated and classified employees honored in May represent the pinnacle of their profession. We are proud to have them on our team.
2013 CUSD Teachers of the Year
Aviara, Oaks Elementary School:
Emma Cobb (special ed teacher)
Aviara Oaks Middle School:
Kelly Momeyer (sixth grade language arts & social studies)
Buena Vista Elementary:
Rosalie Fischer (learning center teacher)
Calavera Hills Elementary:
Michelle Ward (fourth grade teacher)
Calavera Hills Middle School:
Susan Wolley (math teacher)
Carlsbad High School:
Chris Robertson (world history teacher)
Hope Elementary:
Debbie Smith (second grade teacher)
Jefferson Elementary:
Therese Nugent (speech and language pathologist)
Kelly Elementary:
Cindy Nichols (fourth grade teacher)
Magnolia Elementary:
Roberta Schmitt (special education – learning center)
Pacific Rim Elementary:
Ashley Hartman (fifth grade teacher)
Poinsettia Elementary:
Libbi Swanson (fourth grade teacher)
Valley Middle School:
Terry Allen (social studies teacher)
The annual event is like CUSD's version of the Academy Awards. Colleagues, family and friends packed the Carlsbad Council Chambers. Smiles, hugs, flowers, brief speeches, cameras popping and a festive atmosphere prevailed. This event preceded the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Outstanding Educational Program (OEP) Awards Dinner, another signature event celebrating education in Carlsbad. (See Page 13).
CUSD's Teacher of the Year
Aviara Oaks Middle School (AOMS) sixth-grade Humanities teacher Kelly Momeyer is the district's 2013 Teacher of the Year. Later this year, Ms. Momeyer will vie with Teachers of the Year from the other 41 school districts in San Diego County for countywide honors.
Also honored at the meeting were Teacher of the Year finalists Rosalie Fisher, Ashley Hartman, and nominees from each school. (See sidebar for list.)
Ms. Momeyer has devoted her entire teaching career to AOMS. Before being hired in 2005, she served as a student teacher at the school.
Calling AOMS an "incredible place with talented colleagues, amazing students and supportive parents," Ms. Momeyer says, "Teaching at a school with support for technologies that enhance my lessons and engage the students has made a huge difference. In this environment, students feel secure enough to take risks, think critically and become lifelong learners."
AOMS Principal Megan Arias says Ms. Momeyer's infusion of technology into every lesson creates a seamless platform for student learning. In addition, "Her unshakable belief that every child can be successful is amazing to watch."
CUSD's Classified Employee of the Year
The Board also announced the 2013 Classified Employee of the Year: Ruth Cartagena, Administrative Assistant for Instructional Services. A six-year District employee, Ms. Cartagena was originally nominated as Classified Employee of November 2012 by Keith Holley, Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
Saying Ms. Cartagena epitomizes CUSD's goals and values, Mr. Holley notes, "Ruth's contributions directly support the goals of universal student achievement, fiscal fitness and enhanced morale. Her professional performance and ethics mirror the District's core values of integrity, excellence and respect. She discharges her responsibilities with patience, tact, poise, equanimity and intelligence."
Also recognized at the Board meeting were Classified finalists Eddie Daniel, Skilled Maintenance Worker, and Bobby Thomas, Lead Custodian II at Valley Middle School.
Stellar staff such as Kelly Momeyer, Ruth Cartagena and all of the certificated and classified employees honored in May represent the pinnacle of their profession. We are proud to have them on our team.
2013 CUSD Teachers of the Year
Aviara, Oaks Elementary School:
Emma Cobb (special ed teacher)
Aviara Oaks Middle School:
Kelly Momeyer (sixth grade language arts & social studies)
Buena Vista Elementary:
Rosalie Fischer (learning center teacher)
Calavera Hills Elementary:
Michelle Ward (fourth grade teacher)
Calavera Hills Middle School:
Susan Wolley (math teacher)
Carlsbad High School:
Chris Robertson (world history teacher)
Hope Elementary:
Debbie Smith (second grade teacher)
Jefferson Elementary:
Therese Nugent (speech and language pathologist)
Kelly Elementary:
Cindy Nichols (fourth grade teacher)
Magnolia Elementary:
Roberta Schmitt (special education – learning center)
Pacific Rim Elementary:
Ashley Hartman (fifth grade teacher)
Poinsettia Elementary:
Libbi Swanson (fourth grade teacher)
Valley Middle School:
Terry Allen (social studies teacher)