![Sharon Peretti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584580982/highlineschoolsorg/ef2ujyka4t5ozha7evhf/SharonPeretti.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584580982/highlineschoolsorg/ef2ujyka4t5ozha7evhf/SharonPeretti.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584580982/highlineschoolsorg/ef2ujyka4t5ozha7evhf/SharonPeretti.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584580982/highlineschoolsorg/ef2ujyka4t5ozha7evhf/SharonPeretti.jpg","width":938}])
One word to describe Sharon Peretti is welcoming. She is the first person someone encounters when they enter Bow Lake Elementary.
Celebrating Our Outstanding Staff
Duckies
The Ducky Awards is Superintendent Susan Enfield's fun way of recognizing staff for going above and beyond to advance Our Promise of knowing every student by name, strength and need. To nominate a colleague, send an email to Superintendent Enfield with the name of the individual and a brief paragraph on how they deliver on our promise.
![Nadia Siler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583947973/highlineschoolsorg/f6eod3koglax8ivblpov/NadiaSiler.jpg","width":1996}])
Nadia takes the utmost pride in her position as Tyee’s Night Lead Custodian. She always has a smile on her face and has developed good relationships with the students and staff.
![Jolly Meloottu]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582563439/highlineschoolsorg/s0txa4bzaq6ipzvopjvj/JollyMeloottu.jpg","width":1996}])
Mrs. Jolly Meloottu is receiving a ducky for her hard work, dedication, and tireless support of her students. Mrs. Meloottu is a veteran educator with more than 25 years of classroom experience.
![Sydney Wagner receiving a ducky from Supt Enfield.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580315328/highlineschoolsorg/bdy81vnl9ewujl6lseec/SydneyWagner.jpg","width":2200}])
Sydney Wagner, a kindergarten teacher at Bow Lake Elementary School, consistently goes above and beyond in her work.
High Fives
Highline High Fives are a way for our staff to celebrate each other. Do you have a colleague who goes above and beyond? Or do you know a team or department who deserves some extra recognition? Show them some appreciation by nominating them for a Highline High Five. We'll post your nominations right here on our staff kudos page.
![Debbie James]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585602839/highlineschoolsorg/zwyqgygvcv6bggasv3ge/DEBBIE_JAMES.jpg","width":172}])
Debbie is always willing to lend an extra hand. While preparing for ELPA testing, she took time out of her schedule to help me prepare over 250 testing tickets without being asked.
![Vivienne Vitalich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585602252/highlineschoolsorg/oe5d71rovnf8ywrk47dc/12145-Vivienne_Vitalich_2014.jpg","width":179}])
Her transparency demonstrates her investment in the Highline community, not just at her site. I'm so thankful for her willingness to share her creativity and equity-minded thinking.
![Damaris Amaya]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585067210/highlineschoolsorg/cl1mxbzphqgrgmarw7pu/amaya_damaris.jpg","width":1889}])
I'm so grateful that I have someone so patient and so kind to partner with me as I fumble through my learning. Thank you, Damaris!
![Nora Duarte]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1528134609/highlineschoolsorg/xfcsuox7rntiur16ka4o/DUARTE-NORA18894.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1528134609/highlineschoolsorg/xfcsuox7rntiur16ka4o/DUARTE-NORA18894.jpg","width":350}])
Nora Duarte is an exceptional teacher who always goes above and beyond for her students and her colleagues.