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2025 LEAF 742 Instructional Excellence, Kristen Dollman-Stoll
March 13, 2025
Kristen has dedicated 25 years to shaping young artists as an elementary art teacher in District 742. She began her career at Lincoln Elementary before moving to Westwood, where she has taught for the past 21 years. Her commitment to her students and her craft is truly remarkable. Kristen’s car is often the last one in the parking lot at night, and she spen…
2025 LEAF 742 Coaching/Advising Excellence Award, Kristy Husen
March 13, 2025
Kristy’s long-standing coaching career at Tech is fueled by an unparalleled passion for the sport. She consistently seeks to improve through clinics, demonstrating a commitment to growth. Her ability to connect with players and communicate with parents is exceptional, contributing to her strong reputation in the volleyball community. Furthermore, Kristy val…
2025 LEAF 742 Coaching/Advising Excellence Award, Ben Thell
March 13, 2025
For 20 years, Coach Thell has generously shared his time and expertise with the Tech Math League, fostering a love of mathematics in countless students. His dedication to our Tech community is truly inspiring, and his commitment extends beyond math to include his legendary Rubik’s Cube skills, which add an element of fun and problem-solving to his coaching…
2025 LEAF 742 Volunteer Service Award, Grandpa John Bowden
March 13, 2025
John or “Grandpa John” as the staff and students at Talahi call him, has given so much to the school through his volunteer hours, grant writing, and care for our students. John has brought in more grants to Talahi than we can count. From trees to robots to dance, art, and singing lessons to an entire new playground, John has brought our students the experie…
2025 LEAF Annual Award Winners
February 27, 2025
We are so proud of our Annual Award winners!
* Phil Welter Volunteer Service Award: Grandpa John Bowden
* LEAF 742 Instructional Excellence Award: Kristen Dollman-Stoll (not pictured) and Amanda Seutter
* George & Shirley Torrey Award for Charitable Giving: Kevin and Beth Donnelly (not pictured) and Costco Employee Readers
* LEAF 742 Coaching/Advisi…
LEAF Welcomes New and Recognizes Outgoing Board Members
February 27, 2024
During LEAF’s annual Community Report and Awards Reception, four new members were welcomed to the LEAF Board of Directors: Sharon Botz, Beth Fenstad, Rene Knippel and Chris Weathersby.
Pictured Left to Right: Rene Knippel, Chris Weathersby, Beth Fenstad, and Sharon Botz
Tim Beck, Abdi Daisane, Lori Johnson, Aric Putnam and Steve Schiller were recogniz…