USD 320’s tradition of excellence is evident in the commendable accomplishments of its staff members. A few of their most recent honors include:
Sherry Helus, 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Christy Boerner, A recipient of the 2009 Kansas Master Teacher Award.
Chris Richmond, Kansas Music Educators’ Association (KMEA)
Teacher of the Year, for both District and the entire State of Kanasas.
Catherine Dake, Recipient of the 2009 Kansas Horizon Award, The award recognizes exemplary first-year educators.
Rick Patton, 2008 Boys 4A Cross Country Coach of the Year by the Kansas Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association.
Janet Stramel, 2008 Outstanding Local Leader, KNEA Konza UniServ
Lori Goodson, 2008 Excellence in Education National Finalist, NEA; 2008 Kansas Master Teacher Award, Emporia State University; 2007 Edwin A. Hoey Award for Outstanding Middle School Educator in the Language Arts, National Council for Teachers of English; 2007 Excellence in Education Award, KNEA; 2007 Region 2 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Sherri Martinie, 2008 Kansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist, 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math National Semi-finalist
Amy Flinn, 2007 State Nominee for National Distinguished Principal Award
John Ritchie, 2007 KNEA Konza UniServ Emerging Leader Award
Donna Goehring, 2007 Santa Fe Trail Association Educator’s Award
Marsha Brooks, 2006-07 Kansas ProStart Teacher of the Year, KS Restaurant & Hospitality Association
Roxie Peterson, 2006 Kansas Teacher of the Year Finalist; 2006 NEA Award for Teaching Excellence
Deon Darting, 2006 Kansas Horizon Award Nominee
Jeanne Stroh, 2006 KSU Alfred Wilson Outstanding Leader in Education
Teri Dow, 2006 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math & Science National Finalist
Cheryl Marcoux-Callahan, 2005 Kansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist; 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science State Finalist
Susan Gartner, 2004-05 North Central KMEA Outstanding Middle Level Music Educator
Richard Philbrook, 2002 North Central KMEA Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year
Nancy McFarlin, 2003 Susanne Bradley School Library and Media Specialist Award
Troy Hemphill, James Madison Memorial Fellowship
