Language Arts Kennedy High Gary Lindsay has achieved Master Journalism Educator status from the Journalism Education Association. JEA, a nonprofit organization, encourages professional standards for journalism programs and student publication. Math Teacher Washington High Chris Olsen is one of 20 teachers nationally being presented a Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. The award is based on his efforts to encourage student participation in advanced placement programs in science and technology. Associate Principal Kennedy High Mark Stewart has been certified as an Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
Certification involves coursework and testing.
Counselor Kennedy High Donna Murphy was named Iowa's 1999 Secondary School Counselor of the Year in November by the Iowa School Counseling Association. She was recognized for her high level of professionalism, willingness to promote change, and her ability to work well with students and their families. This is Donna's third year on the Kennedy staff, where she is a sophomore counselor and chair of the department. Coach Jefferson High Larry was named the High School Coach of the Century by the Gazette as part of the newspaper's 20th century series. Readers were invited to vote for their favorite coaches in various women's and men's sports over the last century.