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As the spring statewide meeting began to wind down, special guests of the meeting began to arrive. Team members, nominating colleagues, supervisors, and special education directors entered the room creating an air of excitement to the approaching awards.

Each year the SWAAAC program looks to recognize some of the dedicated, hard-working, creative professionals providing Assistive Technology services in Colorado public schools. Some of this year’s award winners were recognized for taking on a challenging new role as a team coordinator and exceeding all expectations. Some were nominated by colleagues for outstanding problem-solving, program contributions, collaborations, and leadership.

Five award recipients were recognized for passionately dedicating their careers to the application of assistive technology to achieve educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities.

Congratulations to this year’s SWAAAC Award recipients:

Rookie of the Year

Allie Sherry, Thomson School District

Zach Owens, Littleton Public Schools

Cait Eggleston, Charter School Institute

Rural Rockstar

Sharon Malfitano, Garfield RE2 School District

SWAAACtastic!  

Keri Himler, Mesa County Public Schools

Kerry Alexander, Poudre School District

Lifetime Achievement

Robyn Kellogg, San Jan BOCES

Tracy Little, Cherry Creek School District

Barb Langley, Westminster Public Schools

Trish Atherly, Poudre School District

Sherry Oakley, Aurora Public Schools