Hammari Awarded Crystal Apple

The Crystal Apple award this year goes to the brains of our operation. Julie Hammari leads our team through her talents, knowledge, abilities and height. She has been a great leader and teacher for both faculty and students here at East Meadows Elementary. She has always been willing to change a grade level because of her nature to be flexible and her ability to work in any situation.
Julie began teaching at Canyon elementary as an intern in the 5th grade. She then moved to 3rd grade the next year and back to 5th grade her third year at Canyon. Her move to to East Meadows Elementary placed her back in 3rd grade until she made that fearful move to teach sixth grade.
However difficult the content in 6th grade was, it was the fact that the students exceeded her in height that brought the most fear. Julies knowledge and understanding allows her to teach and inspire students to achieve beyond their own expectations. Her math knowledge has allowed her to diversify the level of math classes she has taught over the years.
Students comment on her sense of humor and her ability to bring a smile and joy to their lives. Her creativity and artistic talents have appealed to the eyes of many, especially Dwight at Christmas time. Her colleagues love working with Julie and congratulate her on all of her accomplishments.
By Garrett Andersen and Adam Gull