By Town Crier Staff Report

The American Association of University Women, Los Altos-Mountain View Branch, earlier this summer presented the 2001 Status of Women Award to Marge Gratiot, superintendent of the Los Altos School District.

The AAUW annually selects an individual who has elevated the status of women through commitment, intelligence and contribution to the community for the award.

They recognized Gratiot for her success in working through numerous challenges overseeing the district while maintaining educational excellence.

Gratiot began her teaching career with the LASD in 1965 and became superintendent in 1987. In 1995, the State of California named her Superintendent of the Year. The Los Altos Town Crier added the title Los Altan of the Year, in 1999.