PLSAS Presents Educator of Excellence, Outstanding Service and Leadership Awards

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) proudly recognized outstanding staff members during its annual End-of-Year Celebration held at Prior Lake High School (PLHS). The event began with a breakfast served by Child Nutrition Services, followed by an awards ceremony in the PLHS auditorium.

Staff were honored in categories including Educators of Excellence, Outstanding Service, Advisor and Coach of the Year, and the District Leadership Award. In addition, District Service Awards were presented to individuals celebrating milestone years of service, and retirees were recognized for their dedication to the district.

2024-25 Secondary Educators of Excellence:
Jacci Lissick - Hidden Oaks Physical Education/Health Teacher
John Wabbe - Twin Oaks 8th Grade Global Studies Teacher

2024-25 Elementary Educator of Excellence:
Lisa Losure - Redtail Ridge 4th Grade Teacher

2024-25 District Educator of Excellence
Amy Wander, School Nurse, LSN

2024-25 Secondary Outstanding Service Awards
Ann Deane - MNCAPS Lead Administrative Assistant
Rebecca Holm - PLHS Health Aide

2024-25 Elementary Outstanding Service Awards:
Kevin Larson - La ola del lago Lead Custodian
Amy Strane - Jeffers Pond Lead Administrative Assistant

2024-25 District Outstanding Service Award:
Camilla Portocarrero - Spanish Liaison

2024-25 Activities Advisor of the Year (not pictured):
Lisa Rutt - Advisor for Prior Lake High School Laker Corner School Store

2024-25 Coaches of the Year:
Katie Haycraft - Prior Lake Girls Swim & Dive Head Coach
Scott Conrad, Prior Lake Trap Shooting and Skeet Head Coach

District Service Awards were also presented to staff celebrating 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of service, along with recognition of this year’s retirees.