Awards

BAEOP Award Nominations

BAEOP invites you to help us with the task of nominating some deserving individuals who are worthy of recognition for their exceptional leadership abilities and the outstanding qualities they possess that make it possible for them to perform the duties of their respective positions.

We will be accepting nominations for the following Awards:
Educational Administrator of the Year
Educational Office Professional of the Year

We will also be accepting nominations for the following GEM Awards:
The GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award is being implemented this year as a means to recognize our support staff in the following categories:

Educational Assistants
Instructional Assistants
Para Professionals
Tech Assistants

Application for Educational Administrator of the Year:
     PDF Format

Application for Educational Office Professional of the Year:
     PDF Format

Application for Go the Extra Mile Award:
     PDF Format

BAEOP Members eligible for the award: Click Here

You know who these people are. They are the people who make our work lives more enjoyable. They are fair, have good work ethics and display respect for those with whom they work. We hope you will take some of your valuable time to help us recognize these worthy individuals?

This is your opportunity to nominate an exceptional leader who demonstrates outstanding qualities as they perform the duties of their position.

If you know someone who is worthy, don't wait too long, they deserve the recognition. The deadline for nominations is April 1.

If you have questions or need additional information please contact:

Paula Burke
BAEOP Awards Chair
Spiritridge Elementary School
(5102)
burkep@bsd405.org

BAEOP Educational Administrator of the Year 2007

Q.Estelle Collins came to Bellevue School District in 2002, from the Baltimore County Public Schools. She is currently the Principal of Robinswood Middle and High School and the Director of Alternative Programs, which brings with it the title of Administrator for Kelsey Creek Home School and the responsibility of overseeing all alternative programs in the District.

Since coming to Bellevue, she has made a significant impact at Robinswood and in the District. She has been instrumental in improving the attendance record and graduation rate at Robinswood. She also restructured the middle school program and started Advanced Placement course offerings, which resulted in Robinswood being awarded the Academic Improvement Award from the State of Washington in reading, writing and math.

The fact that Estelle has great rapport with her students and parents and that there has been little or no staff turnover, is a direct result of her leadership skills, sense of humor, personality and fairness. She is highly respected by many and the staff members at Robinswood School. BAEOP will be honored to submit Estelle as our nominee to WAEOP and NAEOP next year.

BAEOP Educational Office Professional of the Year 2007

Paula Jo Brave is currently the office manager in the Capital Construction Department of Bellevue School District, where she has worked since 2001. She has just completed her third year as BAEOP’s President and as WAEOP Area 7 Director.

She has put her heart into working with other educational office professionals and support staff, which has resulted in significant growth in membership for both BAEOP and Area 7. She has been a gracious leader, who has helped many members feel valued and encouraged them take pride in their accomplishments.

She began this year with an announcement that BAEOP would be hosting a series of workshops designed to help members obtain their PSP Certification. She reached out to several members who had previously expressed an interest in obtaining their PSP, but had felt a bit overwhelmed by the process. She offered words encouragement to help them move forward and begin the process.
Through friendly phone calls and e-mail reminders, she has personally brought many new members to BAEOP this year and has made an effort to coordinate activities that will promote personal and professional growth. Paula Jo has done this, while drawing little attention to her own work behind the scenes.

BAEOP Educational Office Professional of the Year
First Runner Up

BAEOP Awards Committee was very impressed with the application received on behalf of Linda Porter, Office Manager at Spiritridge, from her principal and staff. The committee decided to also present Linda with the First Runner Up Award for Office Professional of the Year.
She was not able to attend the Spring Celebration, so Dr. Abby Adams and her staff surprised Linda with the plaque at one of their weekly staff meeting.

Linda has worked for Bellevue School District since 1996 in various rolls, the last six being as office manager in two elementary schools. She is the “heart“ of Spiritridge, cheerfully keeping all systems operating smoothly, while answering non-stop phone calls, tending to parent volunteers, PTSA requests and soothing students’ cuts and scrapes received during recess. An active listener, known for her helpful advice, Linda is consulted daily by staff and community members. Linda is a leader in the Spiritridge community, spearheading programs at the Phantom Lake Club, Hidden Village (subsidized housing complex) and our school, which have helped children and families thrive. Linda takes great pride in her work and is a leader/ coach for other elementary office managers. As noted by our most experienced teacher, “To see her in action is to watch a symphony performed.”

Written by
Abby Adams
Principal of Spiritridge Elementary

BAEOP LOGO Contest Winner – Jonathan Hwang

There was a large response to our BAEOP logo contest held in the Spring of 2005. We had more than sixty entries from students and school district staff. The Logo Selection Committee judged the entries on their simplicity and how the design would appear when reduced and used for letterhead,flyers, newsletters, etc.

Amy Roberts, a graphic arts teacher at Newport High School, gave her students a class assignment to design a logo for BAEOP. Our winning logo, designed by Jonathan Hwang, was one of the entries submitted by her class. BAEOP awarded Jonathan a gift certificate in the amount of $50.00 at the BAEOP spring general membership meeting.

Jonathan, a senior at Newport High School, enjoys discussing political issues, playing the clarinet and reading. In September 2005 he will attend Princeton University.

WAEOP - Paula Thomas Distinguished Service Award
Dot Matthews – Bellevue School District – Retired 2003

"Paula Thomas Distinguished Service Award", is a very special award that is voted on by the WAEOP Board. Once the Board makes their decision, it is their task to keep it confidential until the Award is announced at the WAEOP Spring Conference. In April 2005, that special award was presented to our own Dot Mathews for her many years of dedicated and tireless service with other educational office professionals, at the local, state and national levels. Dot was definitely surprised and in shock when her name was announced. Congratulations, Dot!

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