The Kalamazoo
Public Education Foundation recognizes and values all Kalamazoo Public Schools employees,
many of whom offer time and service to the KPS family beyond what is required as part of
their regular assignments.
KPS employees
from each employee group are nominated for this honor by students, parents, community
residents and colleagues.
Nominations
for a Medallion of Excellence award are solicited in March. Click on Nominating Application for an application and instructions
2000 Recipients
Candace Buetow, Teacher,
Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School
Gerhard Albert Fuerst, Teacher, Kalamazoo Central High School
Carol Steiner, Teacher,
South Middle School
Rebecca Mills, Counselor,
Loy Norrix High School
Kathy Murphy, Teacher,
Winchell Elementary School
Heather Reid, Teacher/Department
Head, Loy Norrix High School
Sue Shields, Teacher,
Milwood Middle School
Mary Sherman, Teacher,
Spring Valley Elementary School
Murray Davis III,
Assistant Principal, South Middle School
Vickie Dove-Winfield, Principal Winchell School
Jane Lloyd, Administrative
Secretary, Communications Department,
Patty Cramer, Bus
Driver, Transportation Department
Anthony Spencer, Bus
Driver, Transportation Department
Gail Goodchild, Site
Supervisor, Glenwood Elementary
Sharon Terpstra, Site
Supervisor, Lakewood Elementary
Troy McNees,
Carpenter
Anna Yvonne Hawkins, Home Support Specialist, Lakewood Elementary
John Caldwell, Non-Union,
Retired Teacher, Principal/Administrator Kalamazoo Central High School
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The Kalamazoo
Public Education Foundation recognizes and values all Kalamazoo Public Schools employees,
many of whom offer time and service to the KPS family beyond what is required as part of
their regular assignments.