Gillespie Golden Onion recipients demonstrate excellence in the classroom

Gillespie Golden Onion recipients demonstrate excellence in the classroom
Longtime Walla Walla residents Dr. Mike Gillespie and his wife Sue established the "Golden Onion Award" to provide school supplies, equipment and professional development funds to Walla Walla educators. This is the first year of the award.

The "Golden Onion Award" is presented annually to three district teachers representing elementary (P-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12) grade levels. Each recipient will receive $500 for use in their classroom or to better their teaching skills. The awards are peer nominated and peer judged.

2010-2011 Recipients
- Elementary Award: Kathleen Gilmore, Special Education (Autism)
- Middle School Award: Shannon Ahrens and Sue Schulz (Garrison MS Science Teachers)
- High School Award: Julie Johnson, Walla Walla High School Social Studies Teacher