The South Whidbey Schools Foundation awarded two teachers for their efforts during the 2015-16 school year. Speech language pathologist Becky Breeze, a member of the special education departments at both the elementary and middle schools, and South Whidbey High School math teacher Andy Davis were the recipients of the Extra Mile and Mentorship awards, respectively.
The Extra Mile Award acknowledges and honors current teachers for “having gone the furthest in the service of the South Whidbey education community,” according to a press release. Breeze received the award from School Board Director Linda Racicot at a faculty luncheon June 17.
“Becky is committed to providing quality services to each student she serves, teams well with all staff, values every student and recognizes their achievements, [and] is a lifelong learner and shares what she learns,” said Robin Roberts, a colleague of Breeze.
The Mentorship Award acknowledges members of the district faculty “who have had a lasting positive impact on members of this year’s graduating seniors.” Andy Davis was presented with the award by graduating senior Grace Houck at the school’s farewell assembly at the high school June 9.
“I’ve had Mr. Davis the past three semesters and although I am not the best calculus student, I still love that class,” Houck said in a press release. “He makes the classroom fun and he is so funny and nice. He’s really an amazing teacher. I hope to be as good as him someday.”
