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#SCCSD September Staff Members of the Month

Congratulations to all honorees – we appreciate your hard work and dedication!

Nate Foltz, Building Engineer @ East High

“Nate and his team did an excellent job preparing our school for faculty and students to return this fall. Nate always responds to building maintenance that needs addressing. With the rapid changes Nate is facing this school year, he continues to keep our staff and students safe. He is truly our behind the scenes hero. Throughout the pandemic, Nate and his team have done an amazing job sanitizing our school to keep it clean and safe every day.  Thank you, Nate, for all you and your team do!”

Martha Mora, ESL Tutor @ Hunt A+ Arts Elementary

“Mrs. Mora is a true advocate for our families. She is always willing to help out in classrooms and has devoted her time to connect with families and make sure they have access to the resources they need. Her dedication to our students and their families is humbling. We are incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Mora on our team at Hunt A+!”

Amanda Brooks, Teacher @ Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary

“In her first year as a consulting teacher at Loess Hills, Mrs. Brooks has done a phenomenal job in preparing our staff with new virtual teaching platforms. Both new and veteran teachers benefit from her strong background. She is truly a team player and willing to help anyone at any time. She has been a fabulous support to everyone at Loess Hills! Congratulations, Mrs. Brooks!”

Mary Mason, School Nurse @ Liberty Elementary

“Mary works tirelessly to ensure our students stay healthy and safe. Through the ever-changing pandemic, Mary comes to work each day with a student-focused mindset, ready to take on challenges and do what is best for our students. We are so lucky to have her here at Liberty “Making it Happen” for our students and staff.”

Cammie Winkel, Title I Interventionist @ Liberty Elementary

“Cammie’s work is a tremendous asset to Liberty Elementary. Each year she organizes and prepares back-to-school events and materials with her team. This year Ms. Winkel also ensured our “FAST” testing was completed promptly, which helped set the tone for a successful academic year for our students. Thank you, Ms. Winkel, for “Making It Happen” for Liberty Elementary!”

Jessica Bunch, Teacher @ Unity Elementary

“Mrs. Bunch has become a critical leader at Unity Elementary. She stepped into a vital role for students entering summer school and demonstrated that a safe return to school was possible, even for our most delicate student populations. Jessica is always willing to lend a hand. Mrs. Bunch is the embodiment of putting others first. Congratulations, Jessica!”

Amy Denney, Principal @ Perry Creek Elementary

“Mrs. Denney continues to impact our building in various ways. She is a leader and role model to our staff. She is a great friend to our students!  We absolutely LOVE Mrs. Denney. We are thankful for her constant support and hard work!”

Rob Maaske, Building Service Technician @ Perry Creek Elementary

“Rob and our maintenance staff work hard to keep our school clean and safe. Our staff and students find comfort in seeing the additional protocols they follow every day to sanitize our school. We appreciate the extra effort and time they put into maintaining our building. Congratulations, Rob! Your hard work does not go unnoticed.”

Candy Hill, Teacher @ Riverside Elementary

“Candy puts in countless hours working and planning for student success each day. Candy is an asset to our Roadrunners team and our District. Thank you for all you do, Candy!”

Jamie Guffy, Office Manager @ Leeds Elementary

“Jamie has gone above and beyond this year at Leeds! She has taken on many additional responsibilities outside of her position as our office manager. Jamie completes registration, class rosters, and scheduling, troubleshoots technology, and assists new administration. She serves as a great resource for staff and students at Leeds. We are so incredibly lucky to have such a knowledgeable and supportive office manager. Thank you, Jamie!”

Cassie Foreman, Office Manager @ Bryant Elementary

“Cassie always has a smile on her face and is willing to help in any way that she can. As the Office Manager, she continues to fill many roles at Bryant. This school year she has become a technology guru, a virtual learning problem solver, a mitigation specialist, and serves as our drop off/pick up coordinator. No matter what is thrown her way she is ready and willing to take on tasks with a positive attitude. We are thankful to have Cassie as a Bryant Bear!”

Amy Oerman, Virtual Second Grade Teacher @ Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary

“Amy continues to go above and beyond to help our virtual students succeed. She adapts to challenges with a positive attitude. Her hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Amy, for all you do.”

Candice Schoenherr, Virtual Fifth Grade Teacher @ Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary

“Candice continues to serve as an excellent leader for our virtual teachers throughout the District. She is always positive, willing to help others, and strives to be a positive role model for our staff and students. We appreciate your hard work, Candice!”

Debbie Parrott, Virtual First Grade Teacher @ Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary

“This school year, Debbie quickly adapted to change and modified her practices for virtual teaching. She took the time to learn new technical skills to provide a positive experience for her virtual students. As Debbie continues to learn new skills, she is always willing to help other staff members learn these skills and offer support when needed. Thank you, Debbie, for all you do for our students and staff!”

Cinthia Garcia, Instructional Assistant @ Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary

“Cinthia is always positive. When working in the office, she provides a welcoming environment for staff and students. Even when the office gets busy, she takes time to help everyone. Cinthia has been a great addition to the Spalding Park staff. Congratulations, Cinthia!”

Shelly Pratt, Kindergarten Teacher @ Morningside STEM Elementary

“Shelly continues to exceeded expectations every day. She adapts to change, modifies her practices, and always remains focused on providing the best experience for her students. Her actions exhibit grace and professionalism at all times. The staff at Morningside STEM Elementary admire her positivity and recognize her extraordinary work. Congratulations, Shelly!”