Surprise visits took place around Pattonville School District on April 1 as finalists were announced for the 2023-2024 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year awards. Winners of the Teacher and Support Staff Rookie of the Year awards were also revealed.
The three finalists for Pattonville Teacher of the Year are:
- Kathleen Gengler, science teacher at Pattonville High School
- Lisa Kraemer, seventh grade teacher at Remington Traditional School
- Audrey Masek, fourth grade teacher at Parkwood Elementary School
This year's finalists for Pattonville Support Staff of the Year are:
- Anaisabel Garofalo, English learner (EL) paraprofessional at Bridgeway Elementary School
- Carole Marsden, paraprofessional at Drummond Elementary School
- Rungsee Suvansri, paraprofessional at Rose Acres Elementary School
The following staff members were selected as recipients of the district’s Rookie of the Year Award:
- Teacher: Andrea Daud, English learner (EL) teacher at Bridgeway Elementary School
- Support Staff: Jody Brent, social worker at Drummond Elementary School
The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes staff who are in their first or second year in the district for their hard work and dedication to Pattonville's students.
These individuals, along with other building-level Teacher and Support Staff of the Year honorees, will be recognized at District Appreciation Night on May 6. During this event, the district honorees for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year will be announced.
