BEF Celebrates This Year’s Award Winners

BEF Celebrates This Year’s Award Winners

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

BEF counts on our talented educators to imagine, create, and grow programs that engage and prepare Beaverton students for life beyond school. That’s why it comes as no surprise that many of our District’s committed staff, and BEF collaborators, were recognized this year for their excellence in teaching.

“It’s wonderful to see our community recognizing the amazing work that educators have done this year,” said Sara Schmitt, BEA President. “The pandemic required us to completely re-imagine how we meet the needs of students. This year, educator’s dedication to Beaverton students has been more inspiring than ever.” 

We are inspired by the work our staff at all levels accomplish to ensure high-quality educational opportunities for their students every day. Congratulations to this year’s award winners:

• Maryanna Baldridge – McKinley Elementary
  Master Teacher Ambassador, Epic
• Sarah Breton – FLEX Online School
  Master Teacher Ambassadors, Epic
• Jeff Crapper – BASE 
  CTE Teacher of the Year for Oregon
• Jason Galbraith – Sunset High School 
  Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
• Aarti Kamalahasan – Sato Elementary School
  OnPoint Community Credit Union Educator of the Year Finalist
• Mike Lebsock – Meadow Park Middle School 
  National Outstanding Teacher of American History, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Judy Lowe – Raleigh Park 
  Celebrate Literacy Award, International Literacy Association and the Portland Reading Council
• Addie Lyden – Southridge High School
  OnPoint Community Credit Union Educator of the Year
• Travis Rook-Ley – Whitford Middle School
  OnPoint Community Credit Union Educator of the Year
• Lori Therrien – Oak Hills Elementary 
  Regional Teacher of the Year, Oregon Department of Education

As we finish this year strong with renewed hope, BEF is grateful to all our school staff for their incredible work during this unprecedented year. We encourage you to give a shout out to your own personal Educator of the Year today.