2023-2024 Five Star Awards
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, in partnership with the District Twelve Educators Association (DTEA) and the Classified School Employees' Association (CSEA), announce the employees of the year for the Five Star District! We are proud of every employee in our community and excited to announce those who colleagues have designated as going above and beyond for student success.
From teachers to custodians, principals to counselors, the many different roles and responsibilities of Five Star employees ELEVATE student success in every classroom, every day.
Employee of the Year Winners
![Cathy holding award for classified employee of the year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714069537/adams12org/yirm9dimmtfkdgdbbjkp/2024_EOY_Classified_1001.jpg","width":2200}])
Classified Employee of the Year
Cathy Martinelli
Office Manager
Thunder Vista P-8
![Certified employee of the year Jack holding is award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714746674/adams12org/ihj8n4eue1clm4wvimim/2024_Certified_EOY_1148_web.jpg","width":2200}])
Certified Employee of the Year
Jack Chambers
Third Grade Teacher
McElwain Elementary
![Erika holding the administrative of the year award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715118857/adams12org/a1d53sux4o6q0fzp0ukx/2024_EOY_Adminstrative_1270.jpg","width":2200}])
Administrative Employee of the Year
Erika Fiorenza
Principal
Hillcrest Elementary
Guest Teacher, Equity Champion, and Volunteers of the Year
Week of April 15-19
Guest Teacher: Classified and Certified substitutes (guest teachers) across the district
Equity Champion Award: A staff members who provides exceptional leadership and outstanding commitment to the advancement of excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Volunteers of the Year: A volunteer at the school or district level.
Equity Champion, Guest Teacher, and Volunteer of the Year Winners
![2023-2024 Five Star Awards staff and community recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713806820/adams12org/hpxlfvtlxkwj4x8rrf44/2024_EOY_EquityChampion.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713806820/adams12org/hpxlfvtlxkwj4x8rrf44/2024_EOY_EquityChampion.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713806820/adams12org/hpxlfvtlxkwj4x8rrf44/2024_EOY_EquityChampion.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713806820/adams12org/hpxlfvtlxkwj4x8rrf44/2024_EOY_EquityChampion.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713806820/adams12org/hpxlfvtlxkwj4x8rrf44/2024_EOY_EquityChampion.png","width":1560}])
Equity Champion of the Year
Samantha Dennard
Second Grade Teacher
Hunters Glen Elementary
![Photo of Johnna Bossi holding employee award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1713541040/adams12org/t7rysvds9o0ccpcmky7k/2024_EOY_GuestTeacher_9478.jpg","width":2200}])
Guest Teacher of the Year
Johnna Bossi
In-Building Guest Teacher
Stukey Elementary
![Photo of Caren Voeller with employee award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1713540988/adams12org/bimj0tlsuc9luupr8jcp/2024_EOY_Volunteer_9451_ret.jpg","width":2200}])
Volunteer of the Year
Caren Voeller
Volunteer
Mountain Range High School
Strengths in Action
Week of April 8-12
The “Strengths in Action” awards recognize Five Star employees and community members who exemplifies one of our ELEVATE strengths in an extraordinary way: care, collaboration, empower, engage or focus on students.
Strengths in Action Winners
![Photo of Danielle Romero holding employee award trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712866720/adams12org/ao4hue500ahwdcyj9xav/CARE_DaniellRomero.jpg","width":2200}])
Care Winner
Danielle Romero
Community Member
Centennial Elementary
![Photo of Melissa Perrine holding award trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712867044/adams12org/da9gppfkoz70zxdew8mq/COLLABORATE_MelissaPerrine.jpg","width":2200}])
Collaboration Winner
Melissa Perrine
School Social Worker
Student Support Services
![Photo of Stan Neverve with award trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712867146/adams12org/tahpvf2mvq2445klpwwy/EMPOWER_StanNeverve.jpg","width":2200}])
Empower Winner
Stan Neverve
Guest Teacher
Mountain Range High School
![Photo of Kyle O'Keefe with award trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712867239/adams12org/u7ccqehalkrlol1f2hwc/ENGAGE_KyleOKeefe.jpg","width":2200}])
Engage Winner
Kyle O'Keefe
Second Grade Teacher
Stukey Elementary
![Photo of Gregory Mirelez holding award trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712867337/adams12org/iktdnpjymwllelkqxav9/FOCUS_GregoryMirelez.jpg","width":2200}])
Focus on Students Winner
Gregory Mirelez
Youth Advocate
Student Engagement Initiatives