Kelly Richard, guidance counselor at Washington High School, is the April recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award.
The Blue Jay Pride Award was introduced to recognize and showcase quality School District of Washington staff and the focus on the District’s core beliefs. Through peer nomination, individuals are able to acknowledge exceptional staff who positively impact the schools, district and community.
The individual who is recognized each month will be presented with a traveling plaque and gift card.
Richard’s nomination form stated the following:
“Kelly has been our fearless leader in the WHS Counseling Office for a number of years. She is retiring at the end of this school year. Throughout the years, she has always promoted a comfortable, caring and collaborative environment in our office. Students feel welcome, faculty comes in to regularly collaborate, and the Counseling team works like just that, a team. Kelly is an important cog in the wheel and will be missed greatly next year.”
Richard was presented the Blue Jay Pride Award traveling plaque by SDOW Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart. She also received a gift bag from the Bank of Washington.
Representing the Bank of Washington were Brad Mitchell, Phillip Kleekamp and Brenden Brinker.
Click here for more information on the Blue Jay Pride Award.
Kelly Richard, Guidance Counselor, Washington High School
Blue Jay Pride Award
April 2023
Kelly Richard was presented the Blue Jay Pride Award by SDOW Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart.
Kelly Richard was presented a gift bag from the Bank of Washington. Representing the Bank of Washington, from left, were Brad Mitchell, Phillip Kleekamp and Brenden Brinker.