The Renton School Board recognized its 2015 Outstanding Employee Award winners at a board meeting at Lindbergh High School, Wednesday night, March 25.

For more than 30 years the School Board has honored staff who demonstrate an extraordinary level of job performance, support of students, professionalism and dedication, a release stated.

This year’s award winners are:

Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Allison Ilgenfritz, Renton Academy

Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Todd Pollard, AP Biology Teacher, Hazen High School

Outstanding Building Support Person: Cindy Farnsworth, Principal, Meadow Crest Early Learning Center

Outstanding Building Support Person: Dr. Elaine Love, Assistant Principal, Nelsen Middle School

Outstanding Building Support Person: James Harrington, Assessment Coordinator, District Assessment Department

The honorees were surrounded by Renton School Board members, coworkers, family and friends for the special presentation. Guests and coworkers offered personal anecdotes and professional praise.

At Renton Academy, Ilgenfritz was noted for being committed, skilled and collaborative with coworkers and dedicated to students. Hazen’s Pollard was said to provide thought-provoking and hands-on instruction for students, with steady guidance. Meadow Crest Principal Farnsworth is known for being a great listener, facilitator and motivator, creating a culture of trust and inclusiveness at the school. Dr. Elaine Love, of Nelsen Middle School, is known for her positive and collaborative spirit and deep commitment to student learning. District Assessment Coordinator James Harrington is known for being the humble team player who takes a “can-do approach” to providing technology assistance to classrooms, schools and departments.

There were more than 30 district staff members nominated for this year’s awards. A selection committee, consisting of School Board members, last year’s winners and others, evaluated each nominee based on information presented on applications and letters of support. The district calls this year’s award winners consummate professionals, with a high level of skill, competence and character.

Nominees for 2015 were:

Outstanding Elementary Teacher:

Andie Ahlfors, Campbell Hill Elementary School

Ruth Nelson, Bryn Mawr Elementary School

Sharon Judge, Benson Hill Elementary School

Outstanding Secondary Teacher:

Creed Nelson, Lindbergh High School

Mallie Mayfield, McKnight Middle School

Joey Roberts, Nelsen Middle School

Kristi Margeson, Lindbergh High School

Elaina Piper, McKnight Middle School

Lauren Hasson, Renton High School

Diane Rademacher, Hazen High School

Outstanding District Support Person:

Michele Hintz, Assessment Department

Jay Gray, Technology Department

Kim Patten, Department of Learning & Teaching

Ginnie Lambert, Transportation Department

Julie Paddock, Technology Department

Outstanding Building Support Person:

Cindy Holmgren, Benson Hill Elementary

Susan Dean, Nelsen Middle School

Deborah Kolar, Renton High School

Jeffery Calkins, Dimmitt Middle School

Tracy Harris, Hazen High School

Claire Engelbrecht, Sierra Heights Elementary

Tri Huynh, Dimmitt Middle School

Kathryn Risa, Bryn Mawr Elementary School

Travis Hall, Renton Academy

Earl Cheatham, Renton High School

Gary Stallman, Kennydale Elementary

Cherie Martin & Laura Knutson, McKnight Middle