Teresa Goninan Named WIAA District 5 Middle School Athletic Director of the Year

Quincy Middle School Leader Honored for 25 Years of Excellence

Teresa Goninan, the athletic director at Quincy Middle School in Grant County, has been named the 2025 - 26 Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) District 5 Middle School Athletic Director of the Year. The recognition celebrates more than two decades of unwavering dedication to student athletes, administrative excellence, and community leadership in Central Washington prep sports.

Goninan has served as Quincy Middle School's athletic director since 2000, building a program that prioritizes organization, fairness, and student development. Beyond her administrative role, she has taught physical education at QMS since 1989, directly shaping the athletic culture and wellness habits of countless generations of young athletes. Her dual commitment to the classroom and the athletic office reflects a deep understanding that competitive athletics and physical education work together to build confident, healthy students.

Leadership That Runs Like Clockwork

According to Quincy Middle School Principal Scott Ramsey, Goninan's organizational prowess is simply unmatched. "Her ability to organize the demanding job responsibilities of the athletic director is unmatched," Ramsey said. "Fields are always reserved, buses are always scheduled, officials are always secured, event workers are always recruited, and supplies and equipment are always purchased in advance."

Those details matter more than most fans realize. Behind every smooth middle school athletic event, there's an AD who woke up early, managed logistics, solved problems, and made it all look effortless. Goninan does this day after day, year after year, without complaint or fanfare.

Off campus, Goninan represents District 5 middle schools on the WIAA Representative Assembly, giving voice to her region's athletic programs at the state level. She has also served as secretary of the North Central Washington Middle School League for more than 20 years, demonstrating her commitment to the broader network of schools across the region.

A Well-Deserved Recognition

Ramsey emphasized that Goninan brings the same thoughtfulness and preparation to her PE classes that she brings to athletic administration. "She is always looking for ways to improve the experience students receive in her classroom and on the athletic field," he said.

The Quincy School District and WIAA have recognized what Goninan's athletes and colleagues already know: consistency, care, and competence matter. This award belongs to everyone who has benefited from her leadership over the past 25 years. As Quincy Middle School continues to develop its young athletes, Goninan's steady hand will remain essential to the program's success.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.