Exceptional Faculty & Staff Awards
Each year, the College Foundation honors six “Exceptional” employees for making a difference in their programs or their departments, as well as within students' lives here at RTC. Three faculty and three staff members are honored with a plaque and a $500 for creating a positive learning environment, continuously improving the quality of programs, supporting student success, and the myriad of other ways they make our college better. The College and Foundation thanks program sponsors
Puget Sound Energy and
First Savings Bank of Renton for their participation and support of quality education.
2007 Honorees

From left to right
Tim Culler, Computer Science, Instructor
Daryl Hickman, Band Instrument Repair Technology, Instructor
Connie Tran, Basic Studies, ESL, Instructor
Cheryl Culwell, Instructional Improvement, Administrative Assistant
Todd Davis, Bookstore, Buyer/ Salesperson
Ed Arndt, Automotive, Parts Assistant
2006 Honorees
Mimi Reed, Chef Instructor, Culinary Artsh
Debra Crumb, Librarian
Michele Lesmeister, Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor
Cathy Jenner, Disabilities Services Project Coordinator
Laura Hedal, Computer Systems Technician
Melissa Smith, Registration Specialist
2005 Honorees
Sheryl Bisyak, Technology and Distance Learning, Administrative Assistant
Barb Culler, Early Childhood Careers, Instructor
Beth Hale, Curriculum and Technology, Specialist
Shayne Meyer, Webmaster
Richard Nicholls, Basic Studies, Instructor
Debbie Rundle, Running Start, Counselor
2004 Honorees
Roberto Atherley, Catering & Food Services, Cook
Paul Baeder, Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology, Instructor
Perry Culwell, Business Office, Purchasing Agent
Martin Paquette, Surveying Engineering, Instructor
Erhard Volcke, Professional Baking, Instructor
Lisa Ziemer, Human Resource Development, Human Resources Representative
2003 Honorees
Terri Calnan, Medical Assistant, Instructor
Mark Fristo, Student Services, Counselor/ Student Rights and Responsibilities
Marcie Greggs, Child Care Center, Specialist
Jack Marcin, Child Care Center, Cook
Tom Monstad, Autobody Repair and Refinishing, Instructor
Nancy Whitney, Financial Aid, Program Specialist
2002 Honorees
Gail Dugan, Office Technology, Instructor
Laurene Hood, Administration, Administrative Assistant
Alice Louie, Trade & Industry, Administrative Assistant
Wendy O'Reilly, Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant, Instructor
Brian Thompson, Ford ASSET, Instructor
Barbara Throm, Business Office, Payroll Officer
2001 Honorees
John Bradford, Auto Parts Systems, Sales, & Handling/Warehousing, Instructor
Barbara Culler, Early Childhood Careers, Instructor
Noreen Light, Emergency Dispatcher, Instructor
Kathleen Nass, Trade & Industry & Apprenticeship, Administrative Assistant
Cuong Phan, Facilities, Grounds Assistant
Shirley Zevart, Child Care, Assistant
2000 Honorees
Ron Cass, Student Services, Occupation Information Specialist
Bob Davis, Information Services, Technician
Karen DeBruyn, President’s Office, Executive Assistant
Eric Palo, Librarian
Leslee Paquette, Public Information Office, Graphic Designer
Dave Parker, Welding, Instructor
1999 Honorees
Sharon Buckley, Licensed Practical Nurse, Instructor
Nancy Christman, Print Shop, Program Specialist
Robert Gettmann, Facilities, Lead Custodian
Tami Rable, Surgical Technologist, Instructor
Mary Riedi, Business Technology & General Ed, Administrative Assistant
Brian Thompson, Ford ASSET Program, Instructor
1998 Honorees
Karen Braunstein-Post, Computer Science, Instructor
Frances Bruner, Student Services, Administrative Assistant
Norma Humphrey, Registration, Program Specialist
Patricia Patton, Office Technology, Instructor
DeEtta Ryan, Adult Basic Education/GED, Instructor
Ellen Wright, Vice President for Instruction, Executive Assistant
1997 Honorees
George Anex, Machine Technology, Instructor
Michele Benjamin, Adult Basic Education/GED, Instructor
Rich Brownell, Major Appliance & Refrigeration Technology, Instructor
1996 Honorees
Andrea Holmes, Accounting, Instructor
Jan Kolberg, Customer Service Representative, Instructor
Dorothy Peterson, Child Care Specialist, Instructor
1995 Honorees
Dianne Ames, Legal Administrative Assistant, Instructor
James Coan, Civil Engineering Technology, Instructor
Cheryl Dedmon, Pharmacy Technician, Instructor
1994 Honorees
Mark Mitsui, Health & Fitness Technology, Instructor
Martin Paquette, Civil Engineering Technology, Instructor
Patci Serrano, Secretarial Professions, Instructor
1993 Honorees
Duane Cederberg, Office Equipment Repair, Instructor
Richard Deputy, Major Appliance & Refrigeration, Instructor
Rosemary Thurston, Surgical Technologist, Instructor
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