Becky Beringson, Admin Assistant, Counseling Department, Sagewood Middle School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Becky is a joy to work with! She keeps us organized, supports the counselors, and most of all, is a positive light for all students who come into the counseling office. She is always willing to help and jump in where needed. We couldn't do our jobs without her.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Becky is always positive and welcoming to students who may need support behaviorally and emotionally. She is calm, kind, and always looking for ways to make our department run smoother.
Nominated by
Sonya Churchill, School Counselor, Sagewood Middle School
Jessica Harris, Educational Assistant, Sage Canyon Elementary
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Jessica works hard to make our school a better place. She puts in so much time, wears so many hats, and does it all with such a great attitude and a smile!
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Jessica coordinates our EA schedule, covers classrooms whenever needed, and has taken on our library and book fair. She also created and organized an award for hallway behavior in our school called, "The Boot". Jessica always seeks ways to help others and make our school amazing.
Nominated by
Heather Pepper, GT Facilitator, Sage Canyon Elementary
Elizabeth Bates, Counselor, Trailblazer Elementary School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Beth is so kind and caring. She always thinks about the kid's welfare and feelings and does the right thing, even when it is difficult. She deals with children, parents, and staff with total professionalism and respect. She is a true asset to TBE! We are lucky to have her here.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Beth thinks of new and exciting ways to engage with the students and always has a pulse on what is happening around school. She purchases new items for her office and Base Camp often to keep the kids engaged and she is very easy to talk with.
Nominated by
Heather Kramarczyk, Registrar, Trailblazer Elementary School
Whitney Tomlin, Math Teacher, Ranch View Middle School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Whitney has recently transitioned from teaching elementary to middle school students and is crushing it! She has great relationships with students and goes above and beyond to ensure students meet their learning goals.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Moving from having 35 students to having 160+ is highly challenging, but Whitney is staying true to her core values of connecting with each and every student and intervening when they need extra support. She tracks individual progress and goes above and beyond to provide intervention so all students are successful!
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Erin Isley, Coordinator, International Baccalaureate, Ranch View Middle School
Joni Rummell, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Sedalia Elementary
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Joni goes above and beyond the classroom to enrich students' academic experience.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
In her classroom, she is supportive and encouraging to students at all times. When multilingual learners come into her classroom, she makes them feel welcome and safe from the very first day. She knows that our newcomers need a safe place in order to take risks to learn a new language. She also spends her personal time before and after school in the fall working with students who are participating in Parker Performing Arts to build their creativity in drama and expand their academic experience. She is the true definition of an effective educator who makes an impact every day.
Nominated by
Michelle Stark, ELD Specialist, Sedalia Elementary
Kenny Perkin, Mild/Moderate Interventionist, Castle View High School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Kenny is one of the most innovative members of our SPED team. He is constantly working to meet the needs of all students and provide engaging and relevant lessons in his Resource classes. He has developed amazing relationships with our students and families.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
I am most grateful for his willingness to step up and support teachers with our new co-teaching model. He makes sure they have the tools needed to help all students and has worked hard this year to create differentiated opportunities for students with all abilities in the history department.
Nominated by
Kelsey Parisi, Mild/Mod SPED Interventionist, Castle View High School
Sara Shriver, BASE Manager, Pioneer Elementary
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Sara has been quietly supporting Tim and the Wildcat BASE program while he is short-staffed. When I say quietly she might not realize I know the impact she is making and Tim shares with me what a huge support she has been. Being a BASE manager has many different responsibilities but the fact that she is supporting her colleague without being asked makes her impact bigger than her community at Pioneer. Sara, thank you for supporting Tim and the kids and families at Wildcat.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Sara has gone above and beyond by recognizing an important need in our system with staffing challenges. She faces many of the same staffing challenges herself and still shows up for the families at both schools and communities with her calm, positive demeanor.
Nominated by
Denise Nichols, BASE Area Manager
Hannah Moag, School Social Worker, Pioneer Elementary School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Hannah Moag is AMAZING! Hannah is our incredible social worker at Pioneer Elementary School. She works closely with our Affective Needs program staff and students on a daily basis. Hannah has an incredibly calm demeanor and is always ready to jump in and diffuse a situation. The relationships she has built with her students have made her a trusted adult and a feeling of comfort.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Hannah has helped rebuild our Affective Needs program from the ground up alongside the AN teacher. She has developed individual schedules, provided social-emotional learning, and built relationships with staff and students. You always see Hannah working with a student or working to improve the AN program. Hats off to Hannah!!
Nominated by
Jacalyn Drake, GT Facilitator, Pioneer Elementary School
Jennie Zwiers, Registrar, Chaparral High School
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Jennie is a Rock Star Registrar! She has tips and tricks that she is always willing to share. I did not know about a feature in Express Check-In and she was happy to share it with me and teach everyone. She is willing to help new registrars with their questions as well. She created a group chat with her feeder registrars to help create a sense of team for them beyond their building.
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
Jennie is a problem solver. There has been an issue with adding grades to transfer students on their transcripts. Jennie worked with the high school registrars as well as other district departments to create a quicker and more efficient way to add transfer grades onto transcripts saving high school registrars so much time! It is great to have this in place for all of our high schools and something that will help ensure that the right credit is given to students as we move forward. Jennie is a Rock Star and we are glad to have her in our ranks.
Nominated by
Christine Romanello, Student Data Specialist, West Support Center
Susan Butterfield, District Receptionist & HR Assistant, Wilcox
In your opinion, specifically, what makes this person a Rock Star?
Susy is a Rock Star for so many reasons. She is kind, approachable, hardworking, and most of all, welcoming!
How has this person gone above and beyond? (please give an example)
My first encounter with Susy was over the summer. I needed to get into the Wilcox Building early in the morning to set up for training and I was stressed that I would not be able to do that before the building opened for the day. I needed to be set up for my training and ready for when the building opened and the teachers arrived. Susy helped me get in touch with several people who would help me not only be there for me bright and early, but she also had the tech guy, Robert, in the building to help me set up my computer along with the custodian in case I needed help with supplies. She made my whole experience hassle-free and let me focus on my training. She is amazing at what she does. Douglas County is very lucky to have her as our district receptionist.
Nominated by
Nancy Wensuc, Dyslexia Literacy Specialist