Redmond’s Goddard School Celebrates Outstanding Teachers with Fun and Festive Ms. Sharon Awards

Jan 23, 2026, Redmond, WA — Teachers at The Goddard School at Redmond Ridge spent part of their January staff meeting making each other smile.

The school handed out its Ms. Sharon awards, a lighthearted tradition that recognizes everyday efforts that help classrooms run.

Winners were named across several playful categories.

Sonja and Leslie took the Most Festive Award. Megan and Emma received the Power Outage Award. Shaina and Susan, the Bear team, earned the Making It Happen Award.

Alex and Nicole, from the “Racooons team,” and Megan and Kayla from “The Wolves Team” were each honored with the Girl Power Award. The school provided the list of winners.

The awards are an informal way for staff to point out the small, important things colleagues do, covering a class at the last minute, keeping a room running during a supply hiccup, or bringing energy to a difficult day.

The Goddard School said the Ms. Sharon awards are a staff favorite and part of the school’s effort to build morale and community among teachers and support staff.

The Goddard School at Redmond Ridge is a private preschool serving infants, toddlers, and pre-K students.

The school says its programs focus on nurturing curiosity in a safe, caring environment, with staff trained to support early learning and social development.

That background, the school added, is why staff recognition is part of its routine.

The January meeting that featured the awards was brief and informal, held on campus as part of normal staff time.

Organizers asked that award recipients and the categories be shared with families to show appreciation for the teachers who work with their children every day.

For parents and community members who want more information about programs or enrollment, the school said it can provide details on request.

The Goddard School, Redmond Ridge, supplied the event information and the winners’ list for this report.

Small recognitions like the Ms. Sharon awards are one way schools keep staff connected during a busy school year.

For many teachers, the school said, the chance to be noticed by colleagues matters as much as any formal accolade; it helps teams stay positive and keeps the focus on classroom needs.