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Loving Living Local celebrated by inviting Erika Tunson from Monterey Elementary and Jenny Courtier from Bricker Elementary to promote their leadership and courage.
![Superintendent Dr. Birhanzel, AASA Winner, welcomed back by staff in a celebratory lineup outside the D2 admin building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741909551/hsd2org/j6zzpkcjmrbh6lswqzrk/D2-FeaturedNews-WendyAASAWinner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741909551/hsd2org/j6zzpkcjmrbh6lswqzrk/D2-FeaturedNews-WendyAASAWinner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741909551/hsd2org/j6zzpkcjmrbh6lswqzrk/D2-FeaturedNews-WendyAASAWinner.jpg","width":800}])
Harrison School District 2 Superintendent Wendy Birhanzel was recently recognized with the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award from the American School Superintendents Association.
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Graduates from Harrison HS, Sierra HS, Career Readiness Academy, and Aspire Online Academy will have the opportunity for direct admission into CSU-Pueblo and PPSC.
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We’ve bonded together as a community with your support to provide school improvements so our students can thrive.
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We are looking for guest teachers and guest education support personnel to join our D2 team. Apply online now!
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Each school across District 2 recognizes its Teacher of the Year and Education Support Professional of the Year for 2025. At Monterey Elementary, Alison Means (left) and Brenda Escalante (right) are honored for their hard work and the difference they make for many students and staff across campus. Congratulations!
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Principal Tunson shared her thoughts on how this development will impact families and future teachers.
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Congratulations to Erika Tunson, principal of Monterey Elementary, who was selected to receive the Principal of the Year Award by TheEduCtr.