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Doilney Excellent Educator Awards Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort

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The Sarah & Stephen Doilney Award


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In 1996, developers Jim Doilney & Mike Barnes wanted to give back to the schools that gave Park City such a stellar reputation and made it a desirable place to live. In particular, Jim, the son of a teacher, wanted to honor his mother's profession. Thus, with PCEF's help, the Doliney-Barnes Teaching Excellence Awards were born.

Each spring, teachers and staff at each of the Park City School District’s seven schools vote for the person they feel best personifies an excellent educator. PCSD’s Board of Education, PTO/PTA officers and PCEF’s Board of Directors may also vote. Since 1996, Jim has funded a cash award for the winner at each school.

In 2013, Jim sat down with Deer Valley to discuss the funding going forward. Deer Valley Resort, already the largest sponsor of PCEF's Teacher Grant program, stepped up to fund this award. With this sponsorship, Deer Valley Resort becomes the biggest private supporter of teacher intiatives in the Park City School District. The honor is now the Doilney Excellent Educator Awards Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort.


In 1996, Jim also created a very special award to honor his parents. The Sarah & Stephen Doliney Award, as voted on by the Senior Class at Park City High, honors the most influential educator of their school career. This award will continue to be funded by Jim.

Photo Credits: Tyler Cobb/Park Record

George Murphy

The Class of 2012 named George Murphy as The Sarah and Stephen Doilney award recipient. This award names the educator who influenced them the most during their years in the Park City School District. Some of the best comments describing his influence have come from his students, including: 

  • He puts so much extra effort into everything he does so that all of his students succeed and enjoy learning.
  • Phenomenal person, great teacher, he has truly influenced me.
  • Not only have you taught me Spanish, but how to be a leader and how to be a better person.

 

 For 2012, the Doilney-Barnes Teaching Excellence Award Recipients are:
Renee Perry

 

McPolin Elementary: Renee Perry, 5th Grade Teacher

 

 

Maria Roberts

 

Jeremy Ranch Elementary: Marie Roberts, Kindergarten Teacher

 

 

Lisa Hebert

Parley's Park Elementary: Lisa Hebert, Education Technology Specialist

 

 

Patty Shirey

Trailside Elementary: Patty Shirey, Education Technology Specialist

 

 

Andy Jensen

Ecker Hill Middle School: Andy Jensen, 7th Grade Math Teacher

 

 

Steve Macias

Treasure Mountain Junior High: Steven Macias, Math Teacher

 

 

Nora Buchanan

Park City High School/Learning Center: Nora Buchanan, Latino Outreach Counselor

 

 

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