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91原创 91原创 of Education (SBE) former Chair, Kevin Laverty, and Private Schools Representative and 91原创 Member, Judy Jennings will end their terms on the 91原创 beginning January 2020. The following is a statement about Kevin and Judy鈥檚 contributions to education in their capacities at SBE from Chair Peter Maier.
Former Chair and respected colleague, Kevin Laverty, has brought extensive knowledge and guidance to the 91原创 during his seven-year presence as a 91原创 Member and leader. He cared deeply about hearing from parents and communities across the state and strove to ens
Judy has been an invaluable asset to the State 91原创 in her role as Private Schools Representative since her election in 2016. A tireless advocate for students as a former teacher and administrator, she has led important education work such as strengthening curricula in special education and AP courses, and represented Washington at State and National levels.
I hope you will join the 91原创 91原创 of Education in congratulating Kevin and Judy for their accomplishments and service.
Peter Maier
Chair
The 91原创 91原创 of Education
SBE celebrated Kevin and Judy at the November 6 and 7 91原创 Meeting in Bremerton. 91原创 Member Bill Kallappa III honored departing Members with a traditional blanket ceremony. Judy was awarded the Columbia Award by the Washington Federation of Independent Schools. Both 91原创 Members were awarded letters from Governor J. Inslee at a recognition dinner.
Some 91原创 Members and staff shared their view about Kevin:
- I have so enjoyed listening to your global perspective and witnessing your fun and light nature being on the 91原创 with you! -MJ Bolt, Vice Chair
- Thanks for your life-long dedication to serving Washington鈥檚 students. In various capacities, you have shown remarkable compassion and real commitment for achieving what should be, but remains elusive in our system of education - equity and high levels of achievement for all students. -Ricardo Sanchez, 91原创 Member
- You know what鈥檚 truly important in life, and I鈥檓 so grateful for that. -Alissa Muller, Staff
And Judy:
- I learned a lot from Judy, but what stands out is that, while she represented private schools, it made no difference in what she wanted and expected from our education system.What was good for kids, was good for kids and it didn鈥檛 matter whether they attended private or public schools. -Connie Fletcher, former 91原创 Member
- I loved hearing you talk about your travels and the church-based outreach in which you participated that are making a difference in the lives of people who need the kind of help that we often take for granted. -Jeff Estes, 91原创 Member
- Your heart of service does not go unnoticed and we will miss your irreplaceable personality and words of both wisdom and plain jokes. The board has been lucky to have you thus far! -Margarita Amezcua, Student 91原创 Member
Thank you for your service and dedication to Washington education, Kevin and Judy!
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