Outstanding Alaska teachers celebrated for excellence in education
ANCHORAGE (May 3, 2016) – BP again will honor a select group of teachers from across Alaska for their exceptional performance in the classroom, dedication to students and contribution to the state’s future.
Now in its 21st year, the BP Teachers of Excellence program will recognize 32 Alaska teachers in 2016, with winners receiving $500 gift card and a $500 matching grant to their school.
The program honors K-12 teachers from all school districts, including public and private schools. Since the program’s inception in 1995, BP has recognized 680 teachers for their dedication to teaching and inspiring students. This year, the program attracted more than 1,000 nominations.
bp Teachers of Excellence winners
Anchorage school district
Holly Adkins - SAVE High School
Dorothea Culbert - Mirror Lake Middle School
Kate Danyluk, - Chugach Optional Elementary School
Margaret David - East Anchorage High School
Janelle Fey - Romig Middle School
Beth Ondra - Rabbit Creek Elementary School
Sandra Schmidt - Mirror Lake Middle School
Dennis Vecera - Ursa Minor Elementary School, JBER
Kathleen Vik - Chugiak High School
Janelle Fey - Romig Middle School
Beth Ondra - Rabbit Creek Elementary School
Sandra Schmidt - Mirror Lake Middle School
Daniel Whitfield - Goldenview Middle School
Fairbanks North Star school district
Elizabeth Beks - North Pole High School
Wendi Graham - West Valley High School
Elizabeth Hilker - Chinook Charter School
Lynn Johnson - Barnette Magnet School
Thad Keener - Denali Elementary School
Moira O'Malley - Watershed Charter School
Mary Reece - Anne Wien Elementary
Kenai Peninsula Borough school district
Darilynn Caston - Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna
Sharon Hopkins - Tustumena Elementary School, Kasilof
James Knoebel - Soldotna High School
Nickole Lyon - Seward Elementary School
Patricia Truesdell - Hope K-12 School
Matanuska-Susitna Borough school district
Emily Forstner - Wasilla High School
Paula Hamand - Meadow Lakes Elementary
John Notestine - Wasilla High School
Penny Schram-Browner - Palmer High School
Kristopher Wagoner - Houston High School
Other Alaska school districts
Madrigal Brown - Village of Nuiqsut Trapper School
Cherry Eckland - Juneau Harborview Elementary School
Mindy Jacobsen - Nenana City Public School
Rob Parsons - Sitka High School
Linda Richter - Village of Kokhanok School
For the complete list of winners across the state at BP Teachers of Excellence.
About bp in Alaska
Alaska is one of the nation’s five largest oil producing states. BP operates the Greater Prudhoe Bay area and owns significant interests in six producing fields operated by others. Annually BP contributes $5 million to education and community organizations in Alaska.
About bp
Over the past 10 years, BP has invested more than $90 billion in the U.S. – more than any other energy company. BP is a leading producer of oil and gas and produces enough energy annually to light nearly the entire country for a year. Employing more than 16,000 people in all 50 states, BP supports more than 170,000 additional jobs through all of its business activities. For more information, go to www.bp.com/us.