By Jason W. Brooks
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Fountain Hills Unified School District faculty and students were recognized as part of “District Celebrations” at the March 19 FHUSD Governing Board meeting.

McDowell Mountain Elementary School Principal Valerie Reichler acknowledged the positive contributions of teacher Ernestine Pattea and student George Lian.

Fountain Hills Middle School Principal Dr. Kimberly Weeldreyer recognized student Elijah Webster and science teacher and coach Mary McDonald

Fountain Hills High School Principal Barrie Pinto described the contributions of student-athlete Ava Bourne and paraprofessional Louise Runkle.

Superintendent Cain Jagodzinski recognized Rick Gressel, who wasn’t at the meeting, for his contributions as part of the transportation staff.

Listen to the entire presentation here.

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Jason W. Brooks
News Editor | Chandler Independent

Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.

Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.

Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.

Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.

Community: He supports animal shelters.