{"id":22363,"date":"2026-05-09T09:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/tremper\/?post_type=news&p=22363"},"modified":"2026-05-09T11:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T16:45:36","slug":"tremper-staff-spark-awards","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/tremper\/news\/tremper-staff-spark-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Tremper Staff SPARK Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“One school, three incredible sparks! \"🔥\"<\/span> We are so proud to announce our 2026 SPARK Award recipients: Charlene Smith, Charlie Tocci, and Dottie Maccanelli. Thank you for your tireless dedication to the Tremper High School community! \"🥂\"<\/span>\"✨\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Charlene Smith<\/strong><\/div>\n
We are thrilled to announce Charlene Smith as a 2026 SPARK Award recipient! \"🏆\"<\/span> From building our engineering program from the ground up to managing a workload that would make anyone\u2019s head spin, Charlene is the definition of dedication. Whether she\u2019s coaching drones, leading SkillsUSA, or teaching multiple classes simultaneously, she always puts students first. Charlene, thank you for being the ultimate advocate for STEM and for inspiring our students to reach new heights! \"🚀\"<\/span>\"🤖\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Charley Tocci<\/strong><\/div>\n
Join us in celebrating Charley Tocci, a 2026 SPARK Award winner! \"🌟\"<\/span> Charley has a unique gift for building trust and respect with every student who walks through her door. Between leading National Honor Society, driving the ACTivate program, and mentoring her colleagues, she is a constant force for growth at Tremper. Her classroom isn’t just a place to learn\u2014it\u2019s a place where students feel seen, valued, and empowered to succeed. Congratulations, Charley! \"🎓\"<\/span>\"👏\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dottie Maccanelli<\/strong><\/div>\n
Tremper is glowing today as we honor Dottie Maccanelli with the 2026 SPARK Award! \"⚡️\"<\/span> Known for having the “energy of a cheetah,” Dottie brings unmatched enthusiasm and a contagious smile to school every single day. As a leader on the Math Intervention team and an NHS advisor, she turns “complex” into “manageable” and makes every student feel like a champion. Thank you, Dottie, for your kindness, your treats, and your incredible heart! \"🧡\"<\/span>\"🐾\"<\/span><\/div>\n
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