4-16-2026 1:48am

Shoreline Schools All Staff Appreciation Week - Sydney Kies

Chris Clasen Editor

"Being a self-contained special educator is incredibly rewarding. Supporting this unique group of students and growing alongside them is truly an honor. I feel privileged to help our students develop essential life skills that will support them throughout their lifelong learning journey. This role is a dream come true, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to help each student reach their academic and personal goals."

- Sydney Kies, Special Education Teacher, STRIDE Program, Kellogg Middle School

Kellogg Assistant Principal Kelsey May-Garcia shares, "Since joining the Kellogg team, Sydney has truly hit the ground running, establishing herself as an indispensable asset to our school community. Her work ethic is matched only by her unwavering dedication to the growth and safety of every student in her care. Sydney brings a profound level of expertise and heart to her work with our Special Needs population, advocating for their needs with both professional insight and genuine compassion. As a natural leader, she fosters a supportive environment for both her colleagues and her students, proving through her daily actions that she is as committed to the success of the staff as she is to the well-being of the classroom. We are proud to recognize Sydney for the incredible energy and expertise she brings to the district. We're incredibly grateful that she's part of our Kellogg community."

We are celebrating All-Staff Appreciation Week in Shoreline Schools. Please join us in thanking them for all that they do for our students!