Megan Gleisner -
Megan is a superstar school psychologist who performs like a seasoned veteran despite being early in her professional career. She not only conducts thorough student evaluations, but also responds to students in distress to help calm them and meets with individual students or small groups weekly to build their social-emotional skills. Significantly, Megan helped unify and revamp our district's EMLSS process by creating easy-to-complete forms and training colleagues on the procedure. Our students and staff have learned important strategies from Megan. She is a difference-maker in everything she does!
Cari Venzke -
Cari is currently serving as the interim Food Services Director and has stepped up to the challenge. Not only is she serving as a supervisor, but she is also going above and beyond every day as a cook in the kitchen. She has refocused the district on ensuring safe and effective food-service and handling practices while also working collaboratively with current staff to create more effective and efficient ways of doing business. As the district prepared for its first Discovery Day, Cari was contacted at the last minute about attending the event and providing snacks and milk for future Whippet students and families. Without hesitation, Cari jumped right in — she ordered snacks and milk and prepared to support future families that day. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to staff, students, and the future of the district are truly commendable.
Don Henze (not photographed) -
Don is the head custodian at Lincoln and is also part of the snow‑removal team. Don has done a great job transitioning into the role of head custodian over the past 2.5 years. The staff at Lincoln appreciate Don’s pleasant demeanor and his willingness to help.
