Greetings!
It's that time of year when the Cypress School District recognizes the outstanding service of its teachers and staff. We are extremely proud of all employees in our district, and we look forward to publicly recognizing their excellence each year.
At the March 11 meeting of the Board of Trustees, we honored Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year nominees and winners. We hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about some of the amazing people who are serving the children of our community. Their efforts are especially notable given this extraordinary school year!
Sincerely,
Anne Silavs, Superintendent
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Teacher of the Year and Nominees |
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Lynn began her teaching career in the Cypress School District in January 2000; and every day since then, she strives to engage her students using innovative and creative teaching methodologies to meet their individual needs. She is well-versed in the effective use of educational technology, which has been an asset to both her students and colleagues, particularly when the need to be highly skilled in using technology is at an all-time high. Lynn has proven time and time again that she is up for any challenge that comes her way, and that has been especially true this year. Indeed, she is a master at providing high-quality distance learning experiences for students. Congratulations, Lynn, on receiving this well-deserved recognition!
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Tammy Newman, Arnold
Tammy has faithfully served the students of the Arnold community for 31 years, teaching well over 750 students how to read and write as a first-grade teacher. She is an avid fan of children’s literature and reads to her students daily. Tammy creates a safe environment for learning where every student feels special and respected. It is no surprise that former students and their families return to her classroom every year to visit one of their all-time favorite teachers.
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Jaime Berry, King
Jaime has been a Cypress teacher for 15 years and currently teaches first grade at King. She works tirelessly to find innovative ways to engage her students and meet their individual academic, social, and emotional needs. Jaime is a compassionate educator who understands that students come from different backgrounds and have different needs. She values each student’s gifts and talents and does everything within her power to ensure their school success.
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Christina Roumeliotis, Luther
Christina has been a successful educator for 14 years, including 7 of those years in the Cypress School District where she has been a devoted teacher of students in kindergarten through fifth grade. A professional who is committed to lifelong learning, Christina continually strives to refine her talents. She is a skillful writing teacher and serves as a resource for other teachers. She also readily gives of her time outside the classroom to support students and staff.
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Peri Sorenson, Morris
Peri has taught in the Cypress School District for 21 years, serving primary-level students in kindergarten, first, and second grades. She is a passionate and dedicated educator who sets high expectations for herself. Her classroom reflects her creativity and provides an engaging environment to support student learning. Peri also supports local university students by serving as a Master Teacher and helping them earn their credentials.
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Jennie Lee, Vessels
Jennie started her teaching career in 2003 in the district and now serves as a kindergarten teacher at Vessels where she is loved by students, parents, and staff alike. Jennie is a true master when it comes to engaging her students and getting them excited about learning. She provides students with hands-on lessons that bring the classroom to life through her use of Readers Workshop, Math Workshop, and Cognitively Guided Instruction teaching methods.
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Classified Employee of the Year |
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✴ All Classified Employees
Traditionally, a classified employee of the year is selected from a pool of worthy candidates representing a wide variety of job classifications across the district. In this unprecedented school year, the California School Employees Association, Chapter 325 elected to honor all of the district’s classified employees for going above and beyond to support in-person instruction during this worldwide pandemic. The district’s ability to successfully reopen last September was due in large part to the efforts of these often unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students and teachers. Congratulations, to our amazing classified team!
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Candi Kern - Sandra Lee - Brian Nakamura - Bonnie Peat - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D.
SUPERINTENDENT
Anne Silavs
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