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State of the Schools

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Celebrating GUSD!

The Glendale Educational Foundation is honored to continue the civic tradition of hosting the annual State of the Schools. This event not only serves as a platform to recognize the vital partnership between GEF and GUSD, but also as a unifying force that brings together our dynamic community to champion our greatest asset, our outstanding school district.

At the State of the Schools we honor individuals or organizations that have most impacted our youth. We will also enjoy various performances from our high schools as well as a rousing speech by our intrepid superintendent.

This academic year proudly represents GEF's remarkable 20th year of enriching education for the students of the Glendale Unified School District. By collaborating with our stellar Board of Directors, Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson and the incomparable GUSD leadership team, GEF is committed to propelling our mission to invest in future leaders.

WHERE  Glendale Community College Auditorium

              1601 E. Mountain Street

              Glendale, CA 91206

WHEN   October 30, 2024

              6:00 - 9:00 PM

Proceeds from this event will go towards sustaining GEF's Teacher and Student Grants Program.

This opportunity offers our teachers and students funding to launch their own innovative programming.

Please consider sponsoring a teacher by purchasing their State of the Schools ticket.

Educational Excellence Awards

Previous Honorees

2024

Dr. Maria Capdevila Gutierrez, Teacher of the Year

Rosario Esquivel, Classified Employee of the Year

2022

Page Whyte

Matthew Schick, Teacher of the Year

Greg Williams, Classified Employee of the Year

2020

Jozet Petrosian, Teacher of the Year

Jewel City Group, Morgan Stanley

Chip & Nancy Stone

 

2018

Elizabeth (Betsy) Astor, Teacher of the Year

Lynn Miyamoto

2016

Dominique Evans-Bye, Teacher of the Year
Glendale Arts

Brand Boulevard of Cars

2014

Pam Zamanis, Teacher of the Year

Win Saw, Teacher of the Year

Mike Mooslin, Color Me Mine

2012

Gerald Sharp, Teacher of the Year

Kiwanis Club of Glendale

Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club

Northwest Glendale Lions Club

2010

Kris Kohlmeier, Teacher of the Year

Jack O'Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction

2008

Mark Ouweleen, Teacher of the Year

Doug Dall, Principal, Clark Magnet High School

Karen Whyte, Broadmoor Financial

2006

Cathie Montoro, Teacher of the Year

Olivia Macaulay, Visionary Educator, Junior G8

 

 

2023

Narine Yapundjian, Teacher of the Year

Hrachik Sardarbegian, Classified Employee of the Year

2021

Roxanne O'Rourke, Teacher of the Year

California Credit Union

2019
Suzanne McDonnell, Teacher of the Year

Hutchinson & Bloodgood, LLP

2017
Randy Kamiya

Dr. David Platt

Rima & Donnell Cameron

2015

Andrea Reuter, Teacher of the Year

Nick Lam, Pacific BMW

Glendale Council PTA

2013
Olivia Macaulay, Teacher of the Year

Glendale Fire Department

Glendale Police Department

Crescenta Valley Sherriff's Station

2011
Roxanne O'Rourke, Teacher of the Year

Johnny Harrison, Lexus of Glendale

2009

Rae Etta Emmett, Teacher of the Year

Dr. Jack Scott, Chancellor, California Community Colleges

2007

Naehi Wong, Teacher of the Year

Gregg Bussjaeger Memorial Foundation

2005

Kim Labinger, Teacher of the Year

Gwendolyn Sexton Foundation

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