From left to right: Superintendent Peter Livingston, school board member Jessica Risler, Melissa Chamberlain, Travis Hite, school board president Chelsea LaGrange and school board member Jim Harvey. Photo by Marina Savchenko
Middle School teacher Melissa Chamberlain and Lucerne Valley Elementary School campus aide Travis Hite were named the District’s Employees of the Month for February during the February 13th meeting of the Board of Trustees. Superintendent Peter Livingston presented the awards and shared comments from the awardees’ nominators.
Certificated-Melissa Chamberlain
“We are thrilled to recognize Melissa Chamberlain as our Certificated Teacher of the Month,” Mr. Livingston said. “She has done an outstanding job teaching 7th and 8th grade math, making complex concepts engaging and accessible for her students. Her dedication to building strong relationships with her students has created a positive and supportive classroom environment where learning thrives.
“Beyond the classroom, she is always willing to assist her colleagues, fostering a spirit of teamwork and collaboration. Additionally, her leadership in our cheer program has taken it to new heights, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in all she does. We are grateful to have Mrs. Chamberlain as part of our team, and we appreciate her hard work, passion, and dedication.”
Classified- Travis Hite
This month, we’re proud to recognize Travis Hite as our Classified Employee of the Month.
“Since joining us as a campus aide last year, Travis has impressed us with his dedication and hard work,” his administrators said. “You can often spot him helping out around campus, whether it’s picking up trash or sweeping the sidewalks to keep everything looking great. Travis even volunteered to paint all the TK/K trikes red, making them look nicer and ensuring that the Kinders wouldn’t argue over the ‘red one’ and installed new pedals for all of them. He also supported our TK/Kinder teachers by painting and cutting fence posts for their snowman project. These projects were all done on his own personal time. Travis is always keeping an eye out for safety concerns and reports any issues to the admin when needed. Even though he’s newer to the team, Travis has quickly stepped into a leadership role and is always ready to assist anyone who needs help. Above all, Travis genuinely cares about our students and their well-being, making him a truly valued member of our team. Congratulations, Travis!”