Inspirational Teacher Awards
Each year freshmen honor students at Eastern Oregon University are given the opportunity to nominate teachers who influenced them on their road to higher education and academic excellence. The following is a list of recipients and the students who nominated them.
2008 Awards
- Chona Iriarte, Mathematics, John F. Kennedy High School, nominated by Tiffany Nicole Sukola
- Kristina Duncan, English, Walla Walla High School, nominated by Wendi Wernette
- Jeff Sarbacker, Mathematics, Elko High School, nominated by Kami Hernandez
- Glenda Staebler, Mathematics, Baker High School, nominated by Laura Helgerson
- Shawn White, U.S. History/Government/Economics, Weston McEwen High School, nominated by Laura Johnston
- Andy Cary, Band, Pendleton High School, nominated by William Morris
- Susan Huffman, English, North Marion High School, nominated by Ashley Cogburn
- Kristy Moore, Language Arts, Union High School, nominated by Shea Bauer
- Barry Fike, English, Oaks Christian High School, nominated by Rachel McLean
- Michelle Homan, Music, Joseph High School, nominated by Emily Wyffels
- Dave Schmidt, Science, Skyview High School, nominated by Chelsea Martin
- Sheila Lewellen-Smith, Cabaret, Thurston High School, nominated by Janelle Mudder
- Clark Fair, English, Skyview High School, nominated by Nicole Van Ryzin
- Maryanna Kruse, English, Goldendale High School, nominated by Sara Dyche
- Daron Hernandez, Spanish, Yamhill-Carlton High School, nominated by Ashley Seward
- Bill Chalmers, English, Juneau Douglas High School, nominated by Zach Owens
- Larry Swanson, Mathematics, Corbett High School, nominated by Lauren Bruene
- Greg Poor, Chemistry, Union High School, nominated by Karen Courtney
- Laura Miller, Chemistry, Baker High School, nominated by Sarah Servid
2006-07 Awards
- Mrs. Majalise Tolan, Creative Writing, McLoughlin High School, nominated by KC M. Harris
- Mrs. Kristy Moore, English, Union High School, nominated by John Waite
- Mrs. Andrea Waldrop, Leadership/Home Economics, La Grande High School, nominated by Katie Harris
- Mrs. Bev Carman, Health/Fitness, La Grande High School, nominated by Amanda Walker
- Ms. Sharon Shannon, Mathematics, La Grande High School, nominated by Elizabeth Garton
- Mr. Jeff Betts, Band/Wind Ensemble, Clackamas High School, nominated by Laura Twombly
- Mrs. Dominique Alexander, Spanish Clackamas High School, nominated by Mikala Brown
- Mr. Anthony Johnson, History/Advanced History, Baker High School, nominated by Tanner Denne
- Mrs. Sharon Defrees, Biology/Advanced Biology, Baker High School, nominated by Kathryn Pointer
- Mr. Mike Siewell, Mathematics, Baker High School, nominated by Kathryn Gaub
- Mrs. Janet Scoubes, English, Elgin High School, nominated by Krystal Borgwald
- Mrs. Dawn Guentert, Science, Elgin High School, nominated byTiffany Miller
- Mr. Doug Froemming, Science, South Wasco County High School, nominated by Jamie Mueller
- Mr. Ralph Emerson, History, Skyview High School, nominated by Allison Woodman
- Mrs. Molly Barta, Accounting, Skyview High School, nominated by Leah Hess
- Mrs. Francie Gabriel, Spanish, Forest Grove High School, nominated by Christina Heesacker
- Mrs. Renee Miller, History/Mathematics, Powder Valley High School, nominated by Kali Miller
- Mr. Richard Berenson, Science/Mathematics, Condon High School, nominated by Victor Bradley
- Mr. Chuck Bowden, History, Central Valley High School, nominated by Salena Leavitt
- Mr. Jake Thompson, U.S. History/Social Studies, Burns High School, nominated by Lauren Huseby
- Mr. Ken Peckham, Band, Burns High School, nominated by Jesse Svejcar
- Mr. Randale Brothers, Science, Kuna High School, nominated by Scott Stephens
- Mr. David Clarkson, Biology, Hood River Valley High School, nominated by Kristi Heinze
- Mr. Rick Priester, Social Studies/Boys Basketball Coach, Gladstone High School, nominated by Andrew Creasy
- Ms. Cindy Zacks, Field Ecology, Yucca Valley High School, nominated by M. Alyce Mazmanian
- Mr. Robert Rea, Mathematics, Bonanza High School, nominated by Emma Hubbard
- Mr. Jim Popchock, Science, Wheeler High School, nominated by Taylor Stanley
- Mr. Jim Popchock, Science, Wheeler High School, nominated by Cara Greenfield
- Mr. Tom McRae, Mathematics/Social Studies, Eastmont High School, nominated by Kittrick Kane
- Mr. Jonathan Moore, English Literature, Shepherd High School, nominated by Heidi Peterson
- Health Careers Program, Beaverton High School, nominated by Marybeth Nash
Contact Information for Admissions
University Advancement
One University Boulevard
Inlow 212
La Grande, OR 97850-2899
Phone: 541-962-3740
Fax: 541-962-3680
mail: advancement@eou.edu
