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WestEd takes pride in the accomplishments and interests of our staff, and remembers those who have passed away or retired from the agency.Celebrating Excellence in 2008: WestEd Staff Awards
WestEd's Staff Awards program recognizes the effort and excellence of our employees, both as individuals and as teams based in single offices or spanning locations nationwide. While applauding the accomplishments of our programs, projects, and people, these Awards offer additional opportunities for staff to learn about their colleagues' work and supplement connections among their peers.
Paul D. Hood Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field
The Paul D. Hood Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field honors staff contributions to education research, development, and service. Award winners are known for an outstanding body of work, and their excellence is broadly acknowledged by their colleagues in the field.
Robert Linquanti, Project Director and Senior Research Associate, Comprehensive School Assistance Program
Robert Linquanti, known for doing high-quality research and providing vital policy advice, has helped immeasurably to build WestEd's work and reputation in the English learner area.
Judith Mumme, Senior Project Director, Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program
Involved in quality mathematics education for over 30 years, Judith Mumme has set the stage for widespread mathematics reform and her work has become the model followed by states around the nation.
Edys Quellmalz, Director of Technology Enhanced Assessments & Learning Systems, Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program
With a national reputation for work in computer-based formative assessment in science, Edys Quellmalz has had a significant impact on assessment at the state and national levels.
back row: Joy Zimmerman, Peter Worth, Colin Kielty, Holly McKeag, Joe McCrary, Carol Gallagher, Robert Linquanti
missing from photo: Christian Holden, Kevin Huang, Pamela McCabe, and Stanley Rabinowitz
LEP Framework Development Team
This cross-program, interdisciplinary team brought together its prodigious professional expertise to make a significant contribution to the education of our nation's English learners — the Framework for High-Quality English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessments, representing best practices supported by research.
Award for Exceptional Contribution to the WestEd Community
The Award for Exceptional Contribution to the WestEd Community celebrates the positive impact of staff on institutional operations, team performance, and workplace productivity. Award winners exhibit a level of professionalism and initiative that is extraordinary for its thoroughness and thoughtfulness.
Consuelo Espinosa, Infant Toddler Specialist/Coordinator Region VI, Center for Child & Family Studies
Through effective support, mentorship, diplomacy, and inspiration, Consuelo Espinosa has ensured her team successfully meets the needs of Spanish language communities, special needs children, state licensing agencies, and international universities.
June Lee-Bayha, Senior Research Associate, Health & Human Development Program
June Lee-Bayha has helped expand our Health & Human Development Program's work into San Diego and has been instrumental in developing WestEd's growing capacity in career technical education.
middle row: Joy Zimmerman, Mary Peterson, Fred Tempes, Ruth McKenna, Steve Hamilton, Joe Sassone, Scott Sargent, Mark Kerr
back row: Danny Torres, John Frank, Marla Perez-Selles, Angela Stewart, Jan Agee, Bob Rosenfeld, John Dominic, Nick Hardy, Tanicia Bell, Kimberly Allen, Kathy Dunne
missing from photo: Freddie Baer, Aden Bliss, Christian Holden, Cindy Lee, Colleen Montoya, Sharon Tucker, Susan Villani, and Cheryl Williams
"Scaling Up LAPDS" Team
A cross-program, cross-country, cross-departmental team formed last year to "ramp up" our Local Accountability Professional Development Series. This team reinforced WestEd's reputation as a premiere research, development, and service organization providing high-quality, responsive, research-based services that meet the pressing needs of schools and school districts nationwide.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
WestEd — October 2008
"This is WestEd's 11th year of walking for a cure for breast cancer," says WestEd Senior Research Associate BethAnn Berliner. "We had walkers in six cities (San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, New York City, and Houston) representing most of our WestEd offices. Once again, it was a huge success!"