The Lucerne Valley USD Board of Trustees presented Employee of the Month awards to LVES teacher Kerri-Ann Smith and security staff member David Houseman at its November meeting, last Thursday. Pictured from left, Superintendent Peter Livingston, board members Tom Courtney and Jessica Risler, David Houseman, Kerri-Ann Smith (and her daughter), school board member Chelsea LaGrange, board president Jason Hansen and board member Jim Harvey. Photo by Olga Fisher
Lucerne Valley Elementary School art teacher Kerri-Ann Smith and LVMHS campus security team member David Houseman were named the November Employees of the Month. Superintendent Peter Livingston presented the awards.
Certificated- Kerri-Ann Smith
“Mrs. Smith is an exceptional member of our LVES team, a bright light on campus, and a tremendous support to our teachers and administration,” Mr. Livingston said, quoting LVES administrators. “As our art teacher, she thoughtfully coordinates her lessons with grade-level or holiday themes, connecting art to classroom learning while adding school spirit and fun. She works with every student on campus throughout the week and has made it a priority to learn every student’s name—even if students are still convinced hers is ‘Art!’
“As a Reveur House lead, she helps develop our student leaders, guiding them as they take on responsibilities, encourage their peers, and learn to lead by example. As our cheer coach, she puts in the time to train and prepare students to represent LVES in local parades, helping them build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills. That hard work recently earned the team first place for cheer in the Apple Valley Parade! Between art, house leadership, and cheer, she brings plenty of color—and volume—to our campus. Her creativity, dependability, and willingness to step in wherever needed make her someone our staff can count on. We are proud to recognize Mrs. Smith and all she contributes to LVES as our Employee of the Month.”
Classified- David Houseman
“We are proud to recognize David Houseman one of our Campus Security as the District’s Classified Employee of the Month,” Mr. Livingston said. “He does an outstanding job maintaining a strong presence on campus and serving as our eyes and ears when it comes to school safety. David has developed great relationships with our students, especially our middle school students who truly look up to him. He is always willing to go above and beyond to support his colleagues and our school community. Recently, he demonstrated his attentiveness and professionalism by quickly identifying an individual who did not belong on campus and calmly taking the appropriate steps to ensure the situation was handled immediately. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team and appreciate everything he does to keep our campus safe!”
Published Saturday, November 14, 2026