July 2024| Vol. 34 Iss. 7
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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: THREE OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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Murray School District’s Teacher of the Year Morgan Lami, of Hillcrest Junior High, along with Licensed Employee of the Year Becky Behunin from Horizon Elementary and Education Support Professional of the Year Robert Wood from Riverview Junior High, were recognized by the Murray Board of Education. (Photo courtesy of Murray School District)
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ince Morgan Lami was little, she played school with her cousins and her stuffed animals. When she was in kindergarten, she made a life decision. “By the time I had gone to kindergarten and experienced school, I had decided I was going to be a teacher,” she said. “I knew that was what I was meant to do with my life.” School was a second home to her. “It’s always been a place where I’ve felt safe and it’s the place where I was successful, but I also realized that wasn’t the experience of everyone. That motivated me to replicate that school environment for my students. It’s what motivates me every day,” said the Hillcrest Junior High teacher who was named Murray School District’s Teacher of the Year. Lami, along with Licensed Employee of the Year Becky Behunin from Horizon Elementary and Education Support Professional of the Year Robert Wood from Riverview Junior High received flowers, a commemorative clock and an Amazon gift card. They, along with other nominees, also got a
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banner stating they were school winners and were recognized at a luncheon. Other schools’ teachers of the year include Charli Quinonez, Grant Elementary; Kristie Short, Horizon; Cindy Larsen, Liberty Elementary; Anne Kjar, Longview Elementary; Meghan Fe’iloaki, McMillan Elementary; Quinn Drury, Murray High; Emily Cox, Parkside Elementary; Haley Johnson, Riverview; and Jessica Felt, Viewmont Elementary. Other nominated licensed employee were Keri Alder, Hillcrest; Michelle Bouwman, Liberty; Becky Powell, Longview; Amy Koehler, McMillan; Brady Smith, Murray High; Brandi Sandoval, Parkside; Gina Dansie, Riverview; Christy Vuyk, Viewmont; and Sierra Marsh, District office. The nominees for Education Support Professional of the Year included Kelly Sandness, Grant; Michelle Simmons, Hillcrest; Sue Mohlman, Horizon; Carrin Bridgewater, Liberty; Deb Spackman, McMillan; James Richhart, Murray High; Michelle Cross, Parkside; Tyler Wallace, Viewmont; and Amy Seiter, District office.
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