Nancy Sparks, Gregory Heights Elementary School teacher, received recognition for remarkable work in supporting foster children in school. The 2008 Foster Care Recognition Award was presented on March 19 at the “Expect Success” Foster Care Summit hosted by King County Children’s Administration, Northshore School District, Puget Sound Educational Service District, and Casey Family Programs.

Her award reads: “Nancy went above and beyond for a youth in foster care in her classroom. She advocated for this youth to be assessed. She organized and supervised the tutoring. She communicated effectively with the youth’s caregiver and she made sure that scheduling and other considerations were not a barrier to this youth in foster care getting the additional help and services needed.”