Staff Achievement Grant Recipients

Staff Achievement grant recipients named

Walla Walla Public Schools has named its 2023-2024 Staff Achievement Grant recipients. The program started in 1988 to recognize teachers and support staff for superior performance, innovation, exemplary leadership and exceptional service. Staff Achievement Grant recipients, who are nominated and chosen by their peers, receive a $1,500 stipend and five days of paid release time for professional growth activities.

2023-2024 Staff Achievement Recipients

Patrick McFetridge (Physical Education teacher – Edison Elementary)
Nominators: Nichole Michels, Jenny Foster, Kristin Erickson

Gloria Olivos (Para-Educator – Green Park Elementary)
Nominators – Amy Hartford, Brad Hobbs, Amy Ford

Kristin Hessler (Drama Teacher – Walla Walla High School)
Nominators – Genie Huntemann, Julia Woods, Libby Drabek

Cory Fish (Network Engineer - Technology)
Nominators – Steve Rinehart, Veronica Esparza, Keith Ross

Stacy Morrison (First Grade Teacher – Berney Elementary)
Nominators – Shannon Hand, Michelle Carpenter, Ilana James

These outstanding staff members were honored in front of their peers June 12 at the district’s All Staff End of Year celebration at the Wa-Hi Commons. Congratulations to all these outstanding staff members.