Hall of Fame

• Congratulations are in order for a number of staff at Mira Mesa High School, beginning with principal Rachel Flanagan, for being selected to the National Register's "Who's Who in Executives and Professionals" for reaching a level of recognizable success in her field. Mrs. Flanagan will be included in the 2003-04 edition which will be registered at the library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
  
• Kudos to Mira Mesa Health and Driver Education teacher Jean Palmer for receiving a special recognition plaque for 43 years of dedicated service to district and community health programs.
  
• Mira Mesa Advanced Placement teacher Bill Male was recently honored by the civic organization Harmonium for his service to the the Mira Mesa community and his commitment to youth and families in San Diego.
  
• Congratulations to several Mira Mesa teachers for being recognized by UCSD as exemplary educators. Marilyn Baer, Jeanne Christensen, Sharon Early, Paula Earnest, Melissa Ferro, Catherine Fox-Copeland, Ken Jones, Don Lee, Bill Male, Mike Prosser, Amy Johnson, Dale Thomas, Earl Toler and Beth Ulrich were nominated by former students who are now studying at UCSD. The teachers were recognized for their significant achievements as teachers and for their guidance and dedication of students.
  
• Hage Elementary physical education preptime teacher Lynn Barnes-Wallace has been named Southwest Regional Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
  
• Sandburg Elementary Principal Gloria Coleman will retire January 31. Gloria has been with the district for 37 years, including 8 1/2 years at Sandburg.