Natrona County School District Educators Honored for Significant Contribution to Student Growth and Achievement!

Congratulations to the 2022 Ellbogen Meritorious Educators and the 2022 Significant Educators recognized for their outstanding commitment and dedication to helping young people grow as learners and as individuals.

The Academic Awards Banquet began in 1998 to recognize the exemplary work of the top 10 percent of each school’s graduating seniors and the educators who have significantly contributed to their high academic achievement. Student growth, high academic achievement, and positive influential adult-student relationships are foundational components contributing to the success of students, schools, and our community. The group of students and educators honored as part of this community tradition exemplifies the successful attainment of that goal. 

Each of the honored students nominates three educators who have significantly contributed to their high academic achievement and positively influenced their educational journey in Natrona County. The educators who received the most nominations from students are honored as an Ellbogen Meritorious Educator at the annual awards banquet. The John P. Ellbogen Foundation and the Ruth R. Ellbogen Foundation graciously funded an endowment to continue presenting the Educator Awards in perpetuity.

Congratulations to the 2022 Ellbogen Meritorious Educators on this recognition and exceptional honor. Your outstanding work to provide all students with positive and inspiring opportunities to excel and achieve high academic success has made a lasting positive impact on their educational journey and, ultimately, a significant positive contribution to educational excellence and our community. Thank you. 

Congratulations to the 2022 Ellbogen Meritorious Educators:

• Karen Bayert 
• Kimberly Kent
• Annette Pace
• Randy Bower
• Rebecca Sondag
• Anne Barreda 
• Todd Trupp