Shout out to…
Jason LaFlash for all of his hard work on organizing the DC trip throughout the year and making it a meaningful experience for the 8th graders.
Shad Fanta for being a supportive WTA building rep and willing to step in for those that need it.
Bridget Marsh for going above and beyond for students and being a helpful teammate.
Camryn Booms for being supportive of her students and meeting their needs, being creative and being a supportive member of the staff.
Jason Kaltenberg for his dedication to his students, his friendly face in the hallway, and having a positive outlook.
PE Staff for their endless flexibility with the large variety of student needs, schedule changes, and different situations they respond to, always doing it in the name of what's best for students.
Patti is always a positive face in the office. She works tirelessly to decorate the building's beautiful bulletin boards, as well as the office doors/displays. She also works hard to make sure that every teacher has coverage when we can't be here. I am sure she does many other things, but I just know that I appreciate her for all that she does to keep the building safe, and happy.
Cathy Keenan for being endlessly patient with her students that can be a little "extra". She works really hard to build and maintain relationships, and her students both respect and trust her.
Jonathon Wild for often being the "calm in the storm." He approaches situations with students with an unbiased, calm, and confident attitude. He is always looking to help solve problems while building student agency.
Lindsey Hying for being such a strong advocate for the students she supports. She relentlessly encourages ALL students to put forth their best effort and is a patient guide when students are navigating challenges. Thanks for all you do to support our students and teachers, Lindsey!
Breydis Slinger for being such an asset in our building. Her knowledge and wealth of wisdom is of great benefit to our staff and students. She is always willing to share best practices in working with not only our EL students but all our students.
Sam Pilsner and Terri Miller
-for organizing the Race to Winter Break and providing the opportunity for a little fun before winter break!
- for doing a great job and putting in a lot of time and energy as Student Council advisors. Their work to make the week before break fun and special for students and staff has not gone unnoticed. Thank you!
Autumn Pedersen for "Saving the Day(s)" while I was out sick and taking an IEP and 504 for me! I appreciate you jumping in!
Hailey Bond for getting our middle school forensics program going again after a two year hiatus! Hailey spent hours this summer and fall learning about the program and planning for the season and really hit the ground running for the first meeting. She brings a great energy and positivity to our students and I'm so excited that she is taking over this really great extracurricular activity. Our students are lucky to have her!
Janet Steck for how much she cares about kids and our school! Just one example of this is how she uses her time and money to purchase fabric for kids who can't afford it or who make a mistake and need more for the sewing unit. Thank you for your dedication!
John Ehle for all you are doing to lead the 8th grade math department this year after a big shift in staff. Thank you for sharing your expertise, materials, slides, accuracy checks, and so much more! Also, thank you for always being willing to answer questions!
Michael Place for always helping out his colleagues with a smile on his face. Also, he is always really positive with his students.
Ty Jury for solving problems all day without knowing when and where those problems will happen. And somehow, he still stays positive throughout it all. What a guy!
Cathy Keenan for being awesome. She is super supportive of all of her students and is an amazing friend/colleague. She works her so hard to make sure our curriculum is engaging for all students. Yay Cathy!
Student Council and Office Staff for the breakfasts and treats leading into Winter Break! They were thoughtful, a nice surprise, and so very much appreciated!
Mike Zibell for his time and effort in making our daily announcements and Words of Wisdom. I love the creativity and ways he tries to engage our students. They bring a smile to my face with the backgrounds and ways he infuses himself into the videos!
