Congratulations to all staff members who were recognized for their stellar performance with Certificates of Achievement for 2007-08.

October 2007

Donald Masching, Tim Jarrell, Russell Stevens, Vince Villani
Network Services and Central Operations/Telecommunications

These employees are commended for the outstanding job performed this past summer in installing, configuring, and implementing voice and data for trailers located at schools so that every trailer was ready for students to begin the learning process on the first day of school.

December 2007

Kelly Rice, Custodial Coordinator
Facilities Management Services

Mr. Rice is commended for his outstanding response to a water leak on December 6, 2007 at Old Bridge Elementary School which caused several inches of standing water on the first floor and collapsed ceiling tile over the administration corridor. On this Code Red day, he and a custodial crew responded to this emergency quickly and professionally, extracting the water, cleaning up the debris, and getting the rooms ready for the return of staff and students.

January 2008

Dr. Robert Scott, Principal
Brentsville District High School

Dr. Scott demonstrated courage on his way to work on December 19, 2007 when he assisted an elderly man escape from his burning house. His quick thinking and willingness to help shows his courage and compassion for others.

February 2008

Ronald Clarke, Assistant Principal
Woodbridge High School

Mr. Clark is commended for outstanding performance and supervision of the renovation of Woodbridge High School. Mr. Clarke supervised all aspects of the restoration and continued to monitor walk-through and punch-out items the year following the completion. His relentless supervision resulted in an incredible transformation and an ecstatic staff.

Ronald L. Thompson, Retired Employee
Osbourn Park High School

Mr. Thompson assisted a student in an emergency situation. He came immediately to the rescue of the student, who had fallen and hit her head following a seizure. His professional manner and quick action helped to stabilize her until the paramedics arrived. His quick response to a serious situation demonstrates his initiative, high level of critical response training, and compassion for others.

April 2008

Susan Danielson, Assistant Principal
Rosa Parks Elementary School

Ms. Danielson is commended for her dedication and commitment to her students at Rosa Parks Elementary School. The success found at Rosa Parks Elementary School is due to her “above and beyond attitude,” her attention to details, and advocacy for student achievement for all children.

Gail Drake, Business Teacher
Battlefield High School

Mrs. Drake is commended for her dedication and commitment to her students at Battlefield High School, and for her leadership in developing futurist curriculum in Career and Technology Education. She established a unique countywide interdisciplinary activity called SEAPerch, an underwater robotics program, which promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Michael Piccione , Business Teacher
Battlefield High School

Mr. Piccione is commended for his dedication and commitment to his students at Battlefield High School, and for being a driving force in the development of the robotics program at Battlefield High School. In addition, he provided significant support and assistance to the countywide interdisciplinary activity called SEAPerch, an underwater robotics program, which promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Tiffany Villanueva, Data Control Specialist
Information Technology Services

Mrs. Villanueva received a Certificate of Achievement for dedicated service, skill set, and strong work ethic as Data Control Specialist in the Information Technology Office. Thanks to Ms. Villanueva’s efforts, the accuracy of PWCS data has vastly improved over the past few years. In addition, the program she developed this year enhanced our record collection and reporting, further improving accuracy and efficiency. This resulted in a $15,000 annual savings to PWCS.

May 2008

Sal Colangelo, Teacher on Administrative Assignment
Potomac High School

Mr. Colangelo is commended for his dedication and loyalty to the students of Prince William County Schools. While working full time at Potomac High School as a Teacher on Administrative Assignment, he gave his time to the athletic department of Hylton High School. He assisted at Hylton during the absence of the Activities Director by scheduling sports and transportation; handling facilities concerns; and attending to other athletic responsibilities.