Pratt Elementary teacher Sherrie Skladany cited
Sherrie Skladany, a fourth-grade teacher at Pratt Elementary, and Chris Moreau, music teacher at Willard Elementary, have been named Spokane Public School’s distinguished educators for the first quarter. The awards are sponsored by Avista Corp. and Comcast.
Skladany’s nominator wrote, “Sherrie Skladany is one of the most talented, energetic, enthusiastic teachers. She has a genuine passion for teaching due to her unconditional love for children.
“She is motivated to ensure that all students in her class learn at the highest level possible. Student learning is paramount!
“She continually ties teaching to the real world where students can always explain, ‘This is why we are learning this skill and this is how we will use it later in life.’
“She is one of those people who never have a bad day. You will always see her with a smile from ear to ear, and she can be heard through the building laughing and having fun.”
Chris Moreau’s nominator wrote, “Chris Moreau reaches kids! She touches their hearts and minds in ways that defy description.
“Through her love of music and love of children, and her willingness to go the extra mile, Chris has changed lives. She has taught music at Willard for 10 years.
“With 630 students, she is always on the go. Yet at the beginning of every new class she takes a deep breath, looks at every child and smiles. Then she begins to share with them the beauty of song, rhythm, instruments, and all that music has to offer.”
Carnival planned for Cheney students
Cheney School District, Eastern Washington University’s recreation Students and Cheney Park and Recreation will host the Fall in Fun carnival from 3 to 5 p.m. next Thursday at Salnave Elementary School, 1015 Salnave Road in Cheney.
Families with children from kindergarten through fifth grade are encouraged to come. There will be free games, food and a raffle for prizes. Some of the booths include: snowshoe hop, obstacle course, blaster-ball bowling, break-on through, human cheese puffs, and pumpkin guts. There will be a jailhouse provided by Cheney police, Smokey Bear, Eastern Eagles athletes and other special guests.
The event is organized by 37 EWU students under the direction of Barb Brock, recreation management professor, and Paul Simmons, Cheney Park and Recreation director.