Honorary Service Awards
The Pinetree PTA has the honor of awarding special recipients with Honorary Service Awards. These awards are given to recognize an individual or organization for outstanding service to children and youth in our community, going above and beyond what is asked of them. All funds collected with this program are used exclusively to support the California State PTA scholarship and grant programs.
Here are a list of the people honored to have received a Honorary Service Award from the Pinetree PTA over the past several years.
Here are a list of the people honored to have received a Honorary Service Award from the Pinetree PTA over the past several years.
2020-2021
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
Honorary Service Award - Russ Pierce
Continuing Service Award - Jodi Embuido
Outstanding Teacher Award - Teresa Jacobs
Golden Oak Service Award - Jan Evans
Continuing Service Award - Jodi Embuido
Outstanding Teacher Award - Teresa Jacobs
Golden Oak Service Award - Jan Evans
2014-2015
Very Special Person Award - Ronaldo Garcia
Outstanding Teacher Award - Michael Adachi
Continuing Service Award - JoAnn Yerem
Outstanding Teacher Award - Michael Adachi
Continuing Service Award - JoAnn Yerem
2013-2014
2012-2013
Honorary Service Award - Wendy Bottino (posthumous)
Wife of Andy, mother to Hayley and Andrew, teacher, friend and loyal Patriot's fan. She was dedicated to her students and worked hard for their benefit. Many of you may have that patchwork elephant art project, Elmer, that she created hanging up in your home. She touched hundreds of lives and she is missed daily.
Honorary Service Award - Paul Norris (posthumous)
Was a Substitute teacher on our campus, and he was a favorite among our students. We are thankful that he spent his retirement teaching our kids.
Honorary Service Award - Kim Kratky (posthumous)
Was a dedicated mother and former PTA president from 2005 through 2007. She created Celebrations Around the World (CATW), a multicultural event that invites families to share their heritage and customs with our school community. Many other schools have adopted this event and we thank Kim for this legacy.
Honorary Service Award - Stacy Reyes
Newly retired office staff member, had been a fixture at Pinetree for countless years. She began as a parent, PTA member than office staff. She had been supportive of PTA and was always available to offer her advice and knowledge. She was also responsible for putting the track in her at Pinetree. Thank you Stacy.
Honorary Service Award - Jan Evans
Office Manager has worked at Pinetree for many years. She helps in so many ways and does so many things to assist PTA wherever is needed. She supports many school events, fundraisers and projects. She is involved and is our go-to person for nearly everything. Thank you Jan.
Honorary Service Award - Gay Evans & Adachi
Mike Adachi, Sixth Grade Teacher and Gay Evans, Kindergarten teacher deserve so many kinds of awards. PTA is honoring them tonight for their involvement this year. They are faithful teacher representatives as they come to the meetings. They both served on the nominating committee which helped to set up next year's board. They both took on projects that they didn't have to do but they saw a need and addressed it. They are spectacular teachers and we are so grateful for them.
Honorary Service Award - Patrick O'Donnell
Is one our silent volunteers. He is the one responsible for setting up the recycling system and he also takes care that it is done on a consistent basis. Ms. D'Anna also stated that Patrick helps us with the safety and disaster bin. Thank you Patrick.
Honorary Service Award - Jane D'Anna
She came to us four years ago and she has brought changes and new ideas. She has guided us through some tough economic years for our school. Despite the economy, Ms. D'Anna has ensured that our students receive arts education, technology and teacher training for our site. Pinetree falls in the middle of the spectrum but we know she has our back when it comes to our school. She is a fierce advocate for our students teachers and our school. We are all thankful for her support.
Wife of Andy, mother to Hayley and Andrew, teacher, friend and loyal Patriot's fan. She was dedicated to her students and worked hard for their benefit. Many of you may have that patchwork elephant art project, Elmer, that she created hanging up in your home. She touched hundreds of lives and she is missed daily.
Honorary Service Award - Paul Norris (posthumous)
Was a Substitute teacher on our campus, and he was a favorite among our students. We are thankful that he spent his retirement teaching our kids.
Honorary Service Award - Kim Kratky (posthumous)
Was a dedicated mother and former PTA president from 2005 through 2007. She created Celebrations Around the World (CATW), a multicultural event that invites families to share their heritage and customs with our school community. Many other schools have adopted this event and we thank Kim for this legacy.
Honorary Service Award - Stacy Reyes
Newly retired office staff member, had been a fixture at Pinetree for countless years. She began as a parent, PTA member than office staff. She had been supportive of PTA and was always available to offer her advice and knowledge. She was also responsible for putting the track in her at Pinetree. Thank you Stacy.
Honorary Service Award - Jan Evans
Office Manager has worked at Pinetree for many years. She helps in so many ways and does so many things to assist PTA wherever is needed. She supports many school events, fundraisers and projects. She is involved and is our go-to person for nearly everything. Thank you Jan.
Honorary Service Award - Gay Evans & Adachi
Mike Adachi, Sixth Grade Teacher and Gay Evans, Kindergarten teacher deserve so many kinds of awards. PTA is honoring them tonight for their involvement this year. They are faithful teacher representatives as they come to the meetings. They both served on the nominating committee which helped to set up next year's board. They both took on projects that they didn't have to do but they saw a need and addressed it. They are spectacular teachers and we are so grateful for them.
Honorary Service Award - Patrick O'Donnell
Is one our silent volunteers. He is the one responsible for setting up the recycling system and he also takes care that it is done on a consistent basis. Ms. D'Anna also stated that Patrick helps us with the safety and disaster bin. Thank you Patrick.
Honorary Service Award - Jane D'Anna
She came to us four years ago and she has brought changes and new ideas. She has guided us through some tough economic years for our school. Despite the economy, Ms. D'Anna has ensured that our students receive arts education, technology and teacher training for our site. Pinetree falls in the middle of the spectrum but we know she has our back when it comes to our school. She is a fierce advocate for our students teachers and our school. We are all thankful for her support.
2011-2012
Honorary Service Award - Sue Nave
Honorary Service Award - Tom Allison
Honorary Service Award - Marsha Menerey
Honorary Service Award - Lynda Moore
Honorary Service Award - Pamela Skaggs
Honorary Service Award - Karen Smith
Honorary Service Award - Tom Allison
Honorary Service Award - Marsha Menerey
Honorary Service Award - Lynda Moore
Honorary Service Award - Pamela Skaggs
Honorary Service Award - Karen Smith
2008-2009
Honorary Service Award - Jan Evans
Jan Evans, the office manager of Pinetree, was recognized for her constant support of the PTA over the years.
Honorary Service Award - Patrick O'Donnell
Patrick, a parent and PTA Member initiated Pinetree's recycling program. He provided the bins and empties the recycling containers for paper and plastic bottles and cans. The funds received go to the School Student Site Council.
Jan Evans, the office manager of Pinetree, was recognized for her constant support of the PTA over the years.
Honorary Service Award - Patrick O'Donnell
Patrick, a parent and PTA Member initiated Pinetree's recycling program. He provided the bins and empties the recycling containers for paper and plastic bottles and cans. The funds received go to the School Student Site Council.
2007-2008
Honorary Service Award - Ronaldo Lopez
Honorary Service Award - Indira Scuderi
Honorary Service Award - Indira Scuderi
2004-2005
Golden Oak Award - Kim Duke
1991-1992
5 Honorees - Unknown
1990-1991
Honorary Service Award - Dr. Mary Smith
Honorary Service Award - Sheryl Crossman
Continuing Service Award - Pam Predisik
Continuing Service Award - Stacy Reyes
Honorary Service Award - Sheryl Crossman
Continuing Service Award - Pam Predisik
Continuing Service Award - Stacy Reyes
1989-1990
Honorary Service Award - Diane Shaw
Honorary Service Award - Beth Levi
Honorary Service Award - Beth Levi
