top of page
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:

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​

​

​

                                                   

 

 

                                                   

 

 

                                            

 

​

​

​

​

 

 

 

​

​

​

​

 

​

​

​

​

​

unity_award2020
IMG_2718.jpeg

Andrea Banyas and the RIS
custodial team, 2021

Cara Denison and 
Suzanne Zaleski, 2020

IMG_0356.jpeg

Kristin Angelov and Taylor Joyce, 2022

IMG_0841.jpeg

Katie Stannard and Erica Carryl, 2023

2024 unity award
bottom of page