Matt & Karen Telin

Julie Yamamoto (’10, doctor of education) was named Idaho National Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year for 2013. She teaches at Vallivue High School in Caldwell.

The Boise School District named two UI alumni to administrative appointments: Clay “Colby” Dennis (math, educational administration) was appointed deputy superintendent of Timberline High School and Lisa Roberts (educational administration) was appointed area director of Timberline High School.

The Idaho Association of School Administrators honored UI alumni with the following awards:

Wiley Dobbs (’00, ’04, educational administration; doctor of education), Twin Falls School District, Superintendent of the Year.

Mary Ann Ranells (’91, ’95, educational administration, doctor of education), Lakeland School District, District Leadership Award.

Kindel Mason (’01, educational administration), Jerome School District, Outstanding Special Education Administrator of the Year.

Kim Keaton (’77, ’95, microbiology, educational administration), Lake Pend Oreille School District, Sandpoint Middle School, Outstanding Secondary Principal – middle level.

Kendra McMillan, Moscow School District, Lena Whitmore Elementary, Idaho Gem Award for Instructional Leadership.

Mark Jones (’98, educational administration), Boise School District, Maple Grove Elementary, Idaho Gem Award for Distinguished Service.

Matt and Karen Telin have been honored with a 2014 Jim Lyle Award. Matt received his master’s in education in 1972 and Karen received a bachelor’s of science in education in 1971.

Matt retired as UI Registrar emeritus in 1995. While serving as university registrar from 1970-95 and director of admissions from 1977-91, he was instrumental in implementing one of the great innovations of the time. Gone were the days of manual paper registration as students and the university welcomed the technological advances of computer assistance and online databases.

In 2008, Matt accepted the position of president of the national Vandal Booster board of directors, and worked with 38 other directors to provide tools and resources to students. He was a charter member and chairman of the Latah County Federal Credit Union board of directors and played a vital role in reactivating the Latah County Vandal Boosters. He also has been a regular volunteer at athletic fundraising and scholarship events.

Karen is a longtime Moscow schoolteacher at the elementary and junior high level. She is active with the Gritman Auxiliary group. Both she and Matt have been ambassadors for the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and members of the University of Idaho Retirees Association, among other public service groups.

The award recognizes the outstanding contribution of any living individual or couple who has shown long-term dedication and service to the university and/or the Alumni Association through volunteerism.