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Rep. Dave Quall, serving the 40th District Serving San Juan, eastern and northwestern Skagit and southwestern Whatcom counties. |
Golden Gavel falls upon Rep. Dave Quall
Washington Association of School Administrators recognizes Quall with its most prestigious award
July 2, 2009
For immediate release
Spokane, WA – This week in Spokane, state
Rep. Dave Quall (D-Mount Vernon) was gaveled at the Washington Association
of School Administrators summer conference, but unlike being gaveled on the
floor of the House, this was something to celebrate.
Every year WASA
awards its Golden Gavel award to an individual “who has made an outstanding
contribution to public education in the state of Washington that is
statewide and has lasting value.” It is the organization’s most prestigious
award.
Rich McBride, WASA’s Past-President, presented the award to
Quall.
“Representative Quall was selected for this award because of
his dedication and commitment to schools and kids as demonstrated by his 38
years as a teacher, counselor, and coach, and his 16 years in the Washington
State House of Representatives. He is currently the Chair of the House
Education Committee and has served in that role for 12 years.
“His
leadership has had a profound and lasting impact on education in our state
because his hearings are always conducted with respect and enthusiasm for
what is happening in education; and they consistently reflect his favorite
quote from his long time friend, Ben Edlund – ‘If it is good for boys and
girls, do it.’”
Quall, who is also known as “Coach” by his colleagues
because of his tireless work on education issues, expressed his appreciation
for WASA’s work.
“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award and
know that our work in Olympia is making a positive change in our schools,”
said Quall. “But I also want to thank each of WASA’s members for the work
they do in our schools and classrooms day in and day out. It’s because we
have such dedicated, skilled leaders managing our schools that our children
are able to thrive and succeed.”
Photo:
Left to right – Monte Bridges, Superintendent of Puget Sound Educational
Service District, WASA President; Rep. Dave Quall; Rich McBride,
Superintendent North Central ESD 171, WASA Past-President.