Two from Royal honored by ESD
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Left to right, Representatives of Royal School District at the North Central ESD awards were Special Education Director Lesa Buster, teacher Candy Vermeer, parapro Jamie Widdison, Red Rock Elementary Principal Theresa Eilers and Royal Schools Supt. Rose Search.
ROYAL CITY - Two members of the Royal School District educational staff were recognized at the North Central Educational Services District Grant County Excellence Banquet at Moses Lake on March 27.
Receiving awards for Royal School District were Red Rock Elementary School teacher Candy Vermeer and Red Rock Elementary School paraprofessional Jamie Widdison.
Vermeer was honored for her dedication, excellence and service in teaching for 24 years. Widdison was honored for her service and dedication to excellence for the students of RSD for 24 years as well.
The awards ceremony took place at the Big Bend Community College campus ATEC Building. It was hosted by Warden School District, and the master of ceremonies was Dr. Sandra Sheldon, Warden School District Superintendent.
Employees from Grand Coulee Dam School District, Quincy School District, Royal School District, Soap Lake School District and Warden School District were honored. They were treated to a buffet dinner and slide show.
Presenting for Royal School District were Theresa Eilers, Red Rock Elementary School Principal, to Candy Vermeer and Lesa Buster, Royal School District Special Education Director, to Jamie Widdison.
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