During this year’s site showcases at Board meetings, each site will select a member of their community to be recognized. PSA is the first showcase of the year and has selected two of its community teachers to be highlighted. The PSA Honorees that will be recognized at the October 21 Board Meeting are: st
Sonja Hamilton has been a vital and cherished part of the Auburn and PSA/PUHSD community since 2001. She is an award-winning artist and teacher, recognized by the PSA team for her invaluable contributions to art and education shared with our community and beyond. As an ambassador for PSA/PUHSD and the art scene in the Placer County region, Sonja boasts a national and international following, with students attending her classes both locally and online from around the globe.
Her dedication to education has earned her significant recognition, including being named an Honoree for 'Teachers Who Make a Difference' in Placer County and '2010 Teacher of the Year.'
Gayle Baker has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator, which she brings to her work at Placer School for Adults. She was the very first teacher we hired when we opened in Grass Valley. She began teaching both High School Diploma and GED courses, and within a few short months, the Program grew so quickly that we needed to bring on another teacher just to keep up with the demand. Since then, Gayle has become the heart of our High School Diploma Program, teaching everything from algebra to U.S. history, business English, and health.
What makes Gayle so special is the warm and welcoming environment she creates for students. She’s full of ideas to keep them motivated and celebrated — from raffles that encourage attendance, to the tradition of signing a board at completion. She even wrote a personal card for every single graduate last year, a gesture that meant the world to our students. Learn more about these two amazing educators during the presentation at the Board meeting on October 21st! Congratulations and a job well done Sonja & Gayle!!!
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