Congratulations to our 2012 Wave Award Winners for Inspiring to Achieve

Fourteen schools and community organizations participated in nominating and selecting teachers to receive an award for "Inspiring to Achieve".  Teachers were recognized at the 2nd Annual Wave Awards Dinner at Lilly's French Cafe and Bistro.  Each winner was introduced by a principal, co-worker or family member and were presented with awards and gift bags filled with donations by local businesses.  School Board Representative, Steve Zimmer was in attendance to congratulate all of the winners.  Special thanks to Google, Venice Paparazzi, Control Printing and all of our generous contributors and sponsors. 

Ecole Claire Fontaine - Maira Marroquin
Beethoven Elementary - Carolyn Mills
Broadway Elementary - Rae Cullen
Coeur d'Alene Elementary - Barbara Elson
Walgrove Elementary - Sarabanda
Westminster Ave. Elementary - Sheila Bouffard
Westside Global Awareness Magnet - Jeff Beard 

Mark Twain Middle School - Jill Usui-Datwyler
Venice High School - Courtney Lockwood
Venice Skills Center - Robert Yorgason
A Window Between Worlds - Rose Curtis 
Boys & Girls Club of Venice - Michelle Shegda
Inside Out Community Arts - Camille Ameen
Neighborhood Youth Association - Abigail Vibiano