2011 - Regional Classified School Employee of the Year - Patricia Anderson

Patti has worked in the South Kitsap School District for the past 30 years. Since 1998 she has served as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent where she provides comprehensive support not only for the Superintendent and School Board, but for the whole district. Most recently, Patti has been pivotal in transitioning the school board to a policy governance model. During this two-year process, Patti not only provided critical research and helped develop an implementation plan. She also kept the board focused on the big picture outcomes for students.



Patti is a model of customer service. She recognizes that every interaction with a teacher, parent or community member is an opportunity to build a positive relationship and do better work for students.



Patti is admired by colleagues across the district for her commitment to continued education and life-long learning and her ability to address professional development needs with unique collaborations. Early on in her career, Patti initiated and coordinated a program which paired para-educators with the state’s apprenticeship program, providing numerous staff with crucial training and an opportunity to earn a degree. As a secretary at John Sedgewick Junior High, Patti started a district-wide Professional Learning Community for school and district support staff. This group is still meeting 22 years later, and Patti has served as coordinator for the past 13 years.



Superintendent Dave LaRose credits Patti with helping him successfully transition into his role three years ago, and goes on to say: “I have learned and continue to learn from my work with Pattie Anderson. Any success that has been attributed to me or our district is a direct reflection of the work Patti does each and every day . . . It is an honor to work alongside Patti Anderson.”