Lisa Wootten Capri	Wendy Craig El Camino Creek	Jennifer Carlson Flora Vista
Chris Livingston La Costa Heights	Jacqueline Curriden Mission Estancia	Barin McGrath Ocean Knoll
Kimberly MacGregor Olivenhain Pioneer	Donna Muller Park Dale Lane	Patti Haggerty Paul Ecke Central

Wendy Craig, EUSD district Teacher of the Year, has been teaching in the Encinitas Union School District for the past twenty four years of which eight have been at El Camino Creek. During this time she has continually demonstrated the
characteristics and traits of an outstanding teacher and educational professional.

Wendy is a leader at ECC in the standard of writing. She is part of an innovative writing cohort and collaborates weekly with her peers to discuss writing strategies. Wendy is a mentor at her grade level and has a strong knowledge of the curriculum. Her classroom is reflective of the many diverse needs of her students. Her classroom environment is learning centered and a celebration of the students' work.

With her positive outlook and engaging personality, she is a beloved member of the ECC staff. Her contributions to committees are thoughtful and proactive.

She has a calm, gentle nature that creates the desire to be near her. Her students and parents have commented on her overwhelming warmth and compassion.

Wendy is a team player. She is highly regarded by colleagues and greatly appreciated for her willingness to share. She shows great initiative in problem-solving and working collaboratively to create and/or revise programs to better meet the needs of staff and students. Wendy provides the positive, strong start that children need with their first grade experience. She helps them to love school and feel good about themselves.

Congratulations, Wendy - EUSD Teacher of the Year!