Wave Makers

Recognizing Those Who Go Above and Beyond for Our District and Schools

Receiving an Ocean View Wave Maker award recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant contribution toward the success of our District and schools. Awarded by the Board of Trustees throughout the year, the following list are Ocean View Wave Makers.

August 16, 2011
Sarah Murr The Boeing Company With great appreciation Ocean View thanks Sarah Murr and Boeing for going above and beyond in support of Ocean View students and programs through their many collaborative partnership grants.
January 11, 2011
Mike Foley Maintenance Department Mike Foley's kindness exemplifies the caliber of employees Ocean View is proud to have on staff. Mike returned a community member's lost driver's license on a recent weekend. The gentleman was so impressed by Mike's thoughtfulness, he wrote a letter to Dr. Rasmussen. Congratulations Mike!
October 19, 2010
Craig Sample Maintenance Department Craig is a member of Ocean View's "Blue Fleet" - our Maintenance Department crew and is known around the District as being the "master of the grill" who regularly BBQs for the M&O staff as well as the District Office staff and custodial crew at the end of every summer. For your unselfish efforts in helping us celebrate and appreciate our staff, thank you Craig!

October 5, 2010
Mesa View Middle School Highest Energy Conserver 2009-10 All Ocean View schools were challenged last year to conserve energy and Mesa View Middle School saved the most! Ten percent of their savings is going back into their school site fund. Congratulations!

September 21, 2010
Joie Phillips Health and Welfare Technician When it comes to Ocean View employees getting good service from their health provider, you can't find a stronger advocate than Joie.

Sarah Breyer Teacher Circle View Sarah's portfolio for her full credential is being used by the State of California as a model for all new elementary teachers.

September 7, 2010
Pam Bridges Director Fiscal Services Under Pam's leadership Ocean View received an award from the county as the first district in Orange County to close its books for the 2009-10 school year.

Patti Bray Certificated Payroll Patti's efforts have again led Ocean View to receive a perfect audit of our STRS contributions.

Lance Bidnick Facilities Planner Coordinator Lance has been able to close out over 65 outstanding DSA items from our modernization and construction projects.

Noah Valadez Skilled Maintenance Worker Noah single-handedly stopped an attempted break-in at the Mesa View Middle School gymnasium.