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SK Way Awards December 2025 part 2
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More December 2025 SK Way Awards 🏆️ - We recognize Brandi Jones, Courtney Cook, and Nicole Watkins from South Colby and Bus Driver Misti Ness for "Living the SK Way"!
More December 2025 SK Way Awards - Thank you for living the SK Way
Misti Ness
A long time driver for South Kitsap, Misti has earned her stripes transporting kids to and from school every day. Recently, she showed just how amazing she is, managing a medical emergency that required the help of EMT services. In the middle of all that she protected the student’s privacy and handled everything with care. She kept her middle schoolers calm and safe until help arrived. She showed the best side of SK and proved that care for our kids doesn't just happen in the classroom.
Love People
Award Winner: Misti Ness, Bus Driver
Nominated by: Zack Fogel
Brandi Jones
Brandi is a one-on-one para and moved to a new student recently. She has worked so well with him and has made a huge impact on his regulation, behaviors, and attitude. She is monumentally patient, giving, and creative in how she responds to him. He has improved the amount of academic tasks he is willing to do because of the trust he has for her and the relationship they have built. We are lucky to have her!
Know Your Purpose
Award Winner: Brandi Jones, Paraeducator at South Colby
Nominated by: Mary Smiley
Courtney Cook
Courtney is always so willing to help with initiatives at her school. She has big ideas, joy, confidence, and energy to spare. She shares her ideas with the teams around school and willingly helps plan and execute them. She adds so much to South Colby and all of our students benefit from her daily!
Think Big!
Award Winner: Courtney Cook, Teacher at South Colby
Nominated by: Mary Smiley
Nicole Watkins
Nicole always goes above and beyond. She is constantly finding new ways to meet student needs, support families, and improve our school. Recently she became aware a student was having a birthday and parents hadn't been paid due to the shutdown. She went through her stash of gifts and prizes and found some things, wrapped them up, and snuck them to the family. The family appreciated it so much! This is just one example of the incredible ways she loves people and loves South Colby!
Love People
Award Winner: Nicole Watkins, Counselor at South Colby
Nominated by: Mary Smiley
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