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Oak Harbor Intermediate's values focus on three pillars: Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness. Staff and students work together to build these values as the heart of their school culture.

Rae is an 51¸£ÀûÉç "Principal Partner with a Legislator," meaning she emails her legislators at least once each month to provide them relevant insight into issues impacting their local schools. She engaged with legislators this session on the simple majority for bonds bills, "Big 3" funding issues like special education, MSOC, and transportation and with OSPI on the 20 minute seated lunch rules.

Rae has also lent her voice to 51¸£ÀûÉç board and partners discussions around a Statewide System of Leadership Development.

A longtime mentor with the 51¸£ÀûÉç Mentor Program, Rae goes above and beyond to seek out and support new Leaders of Color across the state.

"Rae is truly in it to help people. She gives back to 51¸£ÀûÉç because she feels it is the right thing to do," says 51¸£ÀûÉç Membership Coordinator, Macy Bruhy.

Rae embodies the 51¸£ÀûÉç mission of supporting all principals and assistant principals in the education of each and every student. These qualities reflect the heart and spirit of the Annalee Braley Membership Award, making her a truly deserving honoree.