Unity Awards
Every year, we choose one parent or caregiver and one educator to receive the RISPTO Unity Award. The award recognizes efforts to bring our school community closer together, through volunteering, compassion, school spirit and other exceptional qualities and efforts.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners, parent
Katie Schaller and teacher Peter Kinahan
From taking on Backyard Movie Night as a brand-new kindergarten parent, to book-fair chair, to co-president, to her current role as co-treasurer, there is very little Katie hasn't done for the PTO -- except to say no when she is asked to help with any project or event. She's outgoing, warm and engaging and makes everyone feel appreciated, welcomed and supported.
Ever since he stepped foot on our campus, Pete Kinahan has stood out as being welcoming, connecting and kind. Anytime a student or parent has a technical issue, he drops everything to resolve it. He's always willing to lend a hand to teachers and staff and encourages students to drop by his office anytime to have a chat or even disassemble a computer! He takes the time to get to know his students and is a favorite among teachers, staff, students and parents.
Previous winners include:
Andrea Banyas and the RIS
custodial team, 2021
Cara Denison and
Suzanne Zaleski, 2020
Kristin Angelov and Taylor Joyce, 2022
Katie Stannard and Erica Carryl, 2023
