2024 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
MEET THE NOMINEES
TEACHERS
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Mrs. Carvey is the most caring and kind teacher I’ve ever met.
She is a true teacher at heart and our children love her so much! She makes learning fun and understands how to interact with her students.
Tara is a superstar teacher. She has a passion for teaching and for her students!
I LOVE TARA SO MUCHHHHH
She is capable of meeting the needs of various students. She meets each student where they are and assists with challenging children in various grade levels that are not in her classroom.
She’s done her job above and beyond that of which is asked by the school standards. I’ve never felt more comfortable leaving my child with another person knowing they’ll be taught not only his school work but also that he matters in this world...
She is simply the best. Tara Carvey has been an amazing teacher and she truly cares about each and every one of her students.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
This was the best teacher she has had at Hagan. She progressed so much in her class and continues to use the values that Ms Ell passed on to her. She's so understanding and treats every child as her own. It was an honor to participate in her class.
I picked you because i will miss you when we go to 3 grade i will miss you and miss cristal
Great teacher, goes above and beyond for her students.
she makes math funner than fun!!! ( :
she is kind
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Goes above and beyond what is expected in the classroom to facilitate the needs and growth of her students.
Mrs. Diamanti is the sweetest person I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting! She’s very patient & kind and continues to show everyday why she chose to become a teacher ❤
Incredibly aware of her students and creates a family classroom environment.
She is the most patient teacher we’ve had thus far. Definitely there for the good of the kids!
She is an excellent teacher who has helped my son grow academically and develop in his school environment, she is disciplined and is a role model for the children to have discipline and be friendly and good companions.
Just because she's the BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!
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She is just fantastic, always at school early to class and the last one there. She is ready to help anyone in anyway she can. Even if she doesnt have the time she will donit anyways. She is prompt to answer calls and emails. She loves her students very much.
Outgoing, great listener and goes above and beyond for the kiddos.
She works so hard to make school a safe space for all students
Mrs. Sundhagen is an amazing kindergarten teacher who genuinely cares for her students. Her methods of teaching are engaging and fun for the students. She cares deeply for others and is always willing to help. She has become a great friend and makes working at McVay so much more enjoyable!
She is always willing to help, supportive to fellow staff, makes sure everyone feels welcome in our school and is devoted to her students.
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Mrs. Conlin makes learning fun. She cares about the students and notices their needs. She communicates well with parents and is the sweetest teacher.
My son has missed her so much this year. She is kind, helpful, always has time for you as a parent, and she prioritizes relationships.
She is an amazing teacher! She truly cares for the students and goes above and beyond for them!
Mrs.Conlin creates a learning environment that makes the kids feel like they have a ‘school family’. My daughter had blossomed and gained confidence this year thanks to all the fun and enriching activities Mrs. Conlin facilitates in her classroom.
She is an excellent teacher and role model and everyone that knows her feels her genuine love and concern for them.
She makes math super fun she is the best teacher and she is really really really really nice To us
SHE TEACHES FUN MATH AND READING AND LEARNING
shes nice kind loveing and cool
the reason why is she makes people smile and laugh she is one of the BEST teacher ever
Mrs. Conlin has such a gift of teaching skills, academics, and love. She makes sure that each student is seen and heard.
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She is always positive with the students and the staff. She cares for her students and does her very best to help them succeed.
She is always working hard and loves to see the growth in her students both academically and socially.
She cares about the success of her students.
She is all ways there for me and is caring loving techer shewill all ways help you anytime
She is the best teacher
She inspires a lot of people and students just for being there. She is a wonderful person and teacher.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Kirsten takes care of my children like they are her own, she’s under appreciated for all the work she does! She deserves this
Ms. Laqua spends hours and hours preparing the best activities for my children, she goes above and beyond for them! She’s so deserving of this award!
Kirsten is kind, heart felt, passionate and very caring when it comes to working with the the students each and every day.
Kirsten does an amazing job teaching her students. She truly cares for each and every one of them! She also manages a wonderful team of paras.
Always going above and beyond for her students!
Kirsten goes above and beyond for her students! She advocates for them and meets them where they are in their learning.
She goes above and beyond for her students and makes sure they are included as much as possible at all times
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Kids absolutely love him!
I love Pe he is so funny
He is fun
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She goes above and beyond for her students. As a parent I always know what is going on. Her communication skills is phenomenal.
She helps my child learn and grow everyday
She loves her students and it shows
For being a first year teacher. She has gone out of her way to show respect and live to our kids plus learning her job to teach them.
She truly wants our kids to learn and grow
Has big heart for her students, always positive
She supports our children in many ways, my child now enjoys school again because of her
She has been the best/most involved teacher any of my kids has ever had! She is so kind and caring and truly loves her students
She is so passionate about teaching
She is a great teacher. My child has made a big difference this year. She goes above and beyond.
She motivates me
I love coming to school now because of her
Helped me improve my reading
Helped me get better in math
Encourages us to keep learning
Big heart
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Chelsea is a first year teacher who has adjusted great this year. She is very commutative with her peers, parents and students. She has fantastic relationships with her students.
Such great lesson plans and really thinks about what students need to succeed
She makes language arts very to understand.
She always helps me with whatever i need help with and she is the nicest teacher, and she always makes things fun.
Ms. beasley is a very good teacher she listens to how you feel and is very good at teaching and gets the point across.
I'm so happy that you got your teachers degree.
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Mrs. Pugs dedicated hours of her time to make sure that our students well being and educational prowess reaches the next level of their ability while sharing care and compassion.
Mrs, Pugliese has an incredible ability to differentiate and meet the needs of all her students. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her students are successful.
She is an extremely hard work, go above and beyond for her students and staff. She is always one of the first people to help a coworker or student in need. Staff and students can trust her.
Mrs. Pugliese does an amazing job with her classes & students. She is always going above and beyond taking on extra projects for the school.
She is an asset to the school and community works tirelessly for her students
Great teacher who loves her students and is very involved with them and student counsel
She is always there to support her students and peers.
Ms. Pugliese is an exceptional teacher who goes above and beyond to ensure the success of her students. Her ability to connect with middle schoolers and help them grow and learn is truly remarkable. My daughter has thrived under her guidance this year. With Ms. Pugliese as her teacher, I am confident my daughter will continue to excel academically and personally.
She’s an amazing teacher and shes always there if you need someone to talk to.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
She is amazing, compassionate and kind
My daughter has never learned so much she loves going to school and I love that Miss Dusti connects with the kids so well!
She is so sweet and wonderful with our kiddos. She works hard to make sure they are having fun and feel loved.
Ms Dusti is the most awesome teacher! She is so sweet and takes the time to talk and help each student in the ways they need it! My daughter started off the year shy as can be and being in Ms Dusti’s class has shown a huge improvement in her social and learning skills. She is a great teacher.
She's beyond Phenomenal
Dustin has embraced the prek program and has done an excellent job getting the program off the ground. Amazing teacherMiss. Dusti has been nothing but AMAZING!! My daughter is thriving and LEARNED so much!! The respect and care she provides to our children in the community is the best!
Ms. Dusti is the sweetest person and kindest teacher who truly cares about her students.
Ms. Dusti has been the best for my little sour patch guy. She is kind, caring, and so very patient with her students. She is always smiling, laughing, and loving her little learners. We love Ms. Dusti!
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Excellent educator who cares deeply about her students.
Her light shines through in her teaching. Whether she is working with AP students of grade level, she is able to reach and inspire them all. It is a loss to future students that she is stepping away from the class room. Future teacher may become better but few will be a AMAZING as she is.
She’s very well aware of each student needs and concerns. She goes above and beyond conferences to communicate with parents strategic goals for each students. This is high paying private school Five stars Teacher here. She’s a treasure and a gift to the Williston High School students success. Appreciate her compassion and commitment to her skills
One of the most hardworking teachers I have ever had. Always making sure we understand our content and preparing us for life after high school.
She helps elevate my English writing and analysis, while also helping me elevate my media literacy. I believe that she is a great teacher who tries her best for students, even if the students don't believe the same.
She is the most informative and descriptive teacher in the school. She is incredibly fair and understanding in all aspects. She has helped me almost everyday to bump up grades and motivate me.
Mrs. Rauschendorfer is a fantastic english teacher. In all my years of schooling she is the one english teacher that made me care about the material we were covering. She is kind and shows students her passion and love for teaching. Above all she is a teacher I would feel comfortable reaching out to for anything.
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Charysse Everson has dedicated her career to many areas of education. Many of those years have been spent in the 4th grade classroom where she enjoyed being able to teach all areas of the curriculum. She most recently has been a PE teacher for the students at St. Joe's Elementary School. She goes above and beyond to make PE a meaningful, fun experience for her students. She understands the physical abilities of all age levels and plans her classes accordingly. PE skills are not all that she incorporates into her instruction, she incorporates all subjects into her lessons. But most importantly through her positivity and encouragement she teaches life lessons that help develop the students to be better versions of themselves. Mrs. Everson works hard to get to know the students personally and goes the extra mile to see them outside of the classroom in other activities that they participate in.
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Vanessa has been a teacher at Trinity for 2 years. She is not only an outstanding 1st grade teacher but a mentor to others and a light to those around her. She can often be seen greeting students, faculty and visitors alike with a warm, cheery "Hello, how's it going?!" Trinity is blessed to have her as part of our team of educators!
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
The absolute best, always accommodating, positive, and is extremely undervalued. Our jobs wouldn't be possible without Julie and the rest of the warehouse staff.
She's got your back!
Julie always has a smile and gets us our items as soon as possible. She picks up our outgoing items in a very timely manner as well. She is awesome!!
If you ask, she will have an answer or find an answer and always willing to help.
Julie has an incredible impact in our district, she gets materials and resources out to buildings and teachers promptly. She has such a hospitable presence about her that she brightens your day and reenergizes by having a lively conversation.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
He really loves the students and it shows!!!
Everyone knows Mr. Klassen. He has made his face a welcomed one to all students and staff.
Mr. Klassen leads with integrity and a smile. He always has time to help problem solve.
Mr. Klassen’s contributions to the district are immeasurable. His professionalism, positivity, productiveness, and poise are unmatched.
We are so blessed to have an assistant superintendent like Mr. Klassen. I don’t know that we have an administrator who cares about the human being side of our staff more than he does.
Genuine person, easy to talk to, positive, see him in the school and extracurricular activities, caring
Mr. Klassen shows respect to the teachers and staff by listening to their concerns and making them feel heard and respected. He comes out to the school to check in and meet the staff and the students. I can only imagine how much he has going on in his day, but he never makes us feel rushed or insignificant.
Kevin stays upbeat and positive no matter what the challenge. He puts a smile on everyone's face while helping to solve problems. Great sense of humor with dedication to finding quality solutions.
He is very missed at Rickard, but we are grateful for his positive leadership at the district
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She’s the go to person. If I have a question I know she will know the answer or find out who does and gets back to you.
Tailor is very supportive and helpful towards teachers. She's always so positive and brings light into any room when she walks in.
She goes above and beyond in her position and constantly help's other's with their jobs, She is an institution to this district!
Tailor does a lot for the district office and takes pride in her work and doing everything to the best of her ability. Always willing to help others as well.
Tailor does an amazing job supporting Dr. Faidley and making things run smoothly on a daily basis. She handles herself professionally and cares about the students and staff of WBSD7.
Tailor wears many hats and does a fantastic job at everything that is thrown her way!
She has a positive attitude and work ethic to help make the district a great place to work!
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
She is nice and fun and smart and creative
She helps others when needed
Speaks spanish and helps me translate.
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Kind
Makes all the kids feel welcome
Becky is a positive presence in the school!
She is always kind, knowledgeable and respectful whenever I am able to speak with Rebecca Clouse.
Rebecca is always welcoming and ready to help with whatever your questions might be
She is a great secretary and does all her work efficiently. she is also very good at greeting new people who walk into the school and she is good at handling angry parents
Becky is always happy and smiling. You can never tell if she's having a bad day. She knows all the kids and is very helpful.
Rebecca Clouse is such an asset to Hagan. I couldn’t imagine not seeing her in the office over the years. She is always so kind and professional. I know she wears a lot of hats and she wears all of them so well. Thank you for all you do!
Becky is not only a secretary, she is the face of the school that everyone sees first thing in the morning. She puts parent’s minds at ease with any concern or will help teachers, paras, parents and students in anyway she can. Becky has a way to make a child’s bad day feel good. She has a way to connect with everyone and anyone with her kindness, big heart and compassion.
She is the nicest Secretary and she helps me she is very kind.
Goes above and beyond
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Her love for children and her passion for helping them learn, thrive, and feel important is extraordinary.
Her loving and patient attitude towards the students creates a very positive atmosphere in her classroom and the school, she genuinely cares about the students and staff.
She is the nicest para in the world
She’s the best para ever
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Works hard everyday with a great attitude.
Robin is always amazing with the kids! She listens when they have ideas and helps them in need!
Always positive and enthusiastic to be at work!
Amazing with kids so much patience!
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Since the day she started she’s always been willing to help out where ever she’s needed. She goes above and beyond with her job. When one para is gone she try’s her hardest to check in on the class that has a para out.
Kind and polite
Patient with our children
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Apol is the best custodian I have ever worked with, is so good with the students and all of the staff love him!
He is funny and kind he is the best
He is so nice!
He is very funny.
He is very Friendly, kind and amazing person
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Caylin is young but her passion for kids shines through everyday! I look forward to the day she becomes an educator!
Always smiling and makes the kids feel special!
she is good and nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she's so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is super kind to us and she is the best she makes me smile
She is so sweet and beautiful I love her so much
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Rolando brightens our day every day and always has a smile on his face. He's learned everyone's name and always makes it a point to greet us! He does so much for our school and we are grateful.
Works hard to keep the school in prime condition and always greet kids and parents with a smile
This guy is the best man ever and helps no matter what he just does it, such a great guy and person.
He works very hard every day he cleans up messes he is amazing at his job I THINK HE NEEDS TO BE STAFF OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!
He has always greeted me with a smile and kind words. He works so hard to keep our school in excellent condition. He is efficient in his tasks. He is also friendly to all students and interacts with them.
Mr. Rolondo is such a kind person. If he sees any teachers trying to clean or carry something heavy, he always steps in to help with a smile on his face!
He is the best janator (janitor) ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mr. T as the kids call him, he truly connects with students and the students trust him. They can go to him if they hang a problem and he's truly caring and fair to all students. He goes above and beyond to help staff outside his regular working duties, if you need a hand he's always willing to help with a smile.
He is wonderful with the children and most favorite!
People love him and love having him as their para.
He is my favorite para
Becuase he is the nicest person in the world
He is the best The best para in the world.
Teagan is always quick to jump into action if anyone needs a hand. He is a great role model for the kids. The children can see he truly loves his job and having the opportunity to have positive impacts on the students.
Mr. T is appreciated by all students and staff.
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She really cares for our students
She is a welcome addition to the school. She is positive about her job and is great with both students and staff.
Nurse Maria is the best! She is always so knowledgeable and understanding with the students!Nurse Maria brings so much sunshine into our school. She takes time to really get to know each and every child.
She does an amazing job. She cares about the students and addresses issues that some don't want to address. She has developed a job that is new to our school and has made it great!
Maria cares deeply about the health of all students and staff. Students trust her and she works hard to make sure the whole school is informed on healthy practices.
Maria is just an all around awesome person! It is so wonderful to have her at Missouri Ridge! She is never hesitant to answer any questions. Sooooo helpful when you have a sick kiddo!
Nurse Maria can even make being sick fun! Everyone wants to visit her because she cares about students and staff alike, and always with a smile. She can be seen dancing, heard singing, and helping out wherever she can. Smiles are healthy, and Nurse Maria makes everyone smile.
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Mrs. Buth is so kind to my child. She helps her when needed, supports and loves her. She is so good with the kids in the school and supports all the teachers where and when she can. She is a wonderful asset to Lewis & Clark School
Biggest heart I know!
She is a kind hearted, patient para that is quick to help teachers and students reach success. She always has a positive attitude is builds up everyone around her. She is a motherly figure to so many students and loves them like her own. LC is SO lucky to have her!
Mrs. Buth runs 100 miles a minute helping anyone and everyone she can! My kids are so loved by her and she treats the students like they are her own kids. Her calm approach and fun sense of humor can be felt all over the school. We truly love her and feel lucky to have her at Lewis & Clark!
She is amazing with the kids
She is so sweet and caring towards the students! She works so hard! Bonus she becomes the Grinch at Christmas and the kids absolutely love this!
She is always willing to step in where needed and all the kids love her!
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Always has a smile, kind and bubbly.
I absolutely adore Angie Brackey. She has never ever even once been rude or short when you are talking to her. You never see her without a smile on her face & you can hear her smile and positive attitude over the phone!
She knows everything! She’s the best at what she does!
Angie is more than a secretary at L&C she wears several hats including nurse, treasure for fundraising activities, and sounding board for parent,teacher,and staff compliants.
She is just an amazing human all around. She is amazing to all of the kids in that school and goes out of her way to make everyone feel good.
She is always there to help everyone such a great person!!!!!
She remembers every parent who come thru her doors and which kids they belong to. She is so sweet and helps the school run smoothly.
Angie is an absolute rockstar!! L&C is so lucky to have her! She treats all the kids like her own and is always so kind and helpful when needed! she helps everything run so smooth
Ms. Angie greets everyone with a smile and knows all that goes on! She can multitask like no other and knows all the kiddos by name!
Angie truly loves the kids! She communicates so well with the parents! She always has a smile on her face that you can even hear through the phone! She is so kind and truly wants the best for all the students!
She is amazing at her job and is the glue that holds the school together!
She is the greatest!
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My kids love her! She has high energy and gives her best to the students
She is helpful
She is nice
She is fun
She is the best
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Mrs. Tanya has been the backbone to Garden Valley. She makes sure students are going where they need to be, Paras and teachers are informed of any changes and helps Mrs. Heser with any extra jobs. She is remarkably hilarious and always knows how to cheer up students and staff. Thank you Mrs. Tanya.
Tanya is the bread and butter that’s holds all of us together
Tanya is the glue that holds our school together. From helping sick kids to communicating with parents, staff, and students, she does it all.
She's special.
She is a super kind and funny person
Mrs. Tanya is always on top of it! She keeps that school flowing smoothly. When she's gone, you notice! She's the glue that holds the school together! No question small or big will go unanswered, if she doesn't know she will find out right there and then! She gets the job done. Us parents love her as do the students!
She is funny, she helps me when I am sick, and she cheers me up
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She's always willing to help. She has a great relationship with the students.
She gets along with everyone and gives back the energy!
She is really kind and funny.
Because she is cool.
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Always a smile on her face, helpful, sweet,makes kids and adults feel welcome. First person you see when enter the school, her and Donna are the best!
Tiffany is a caring person. She helps all the students who come to her in the office. Tiffany goes above and beyond to help in any way. She has an upbeat spirit at work.
She is the best she is so so nice
She has a cool personality and is always happy to help kids out
Mrs. Tiffany is very nice, really caring, and makes everyone feel welcome here
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Works well to monitor students and help in the classroom.
She is very funny and kind, she is also walking around sixth grade checking on people, she easily makes connections with us. She is also very helpful for the teaches ad us.
Ms tegyn is an amazing para and is so nice we can always talk to ms tegyn about anything
She is very colorful and kind and she always helps a lot.
She is one of my most fun teachers to hang out with and one of the nicest.
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Shes so nice and loving and an amazing secretary. And shes my bestfriend
She deserves to win she makes my day.
She keeps the school running like a well oiled machine!
We love Miss Sam!! She makes ASB go round!! Always smiling and helpful!
She's awesome, has the place decorated always, kids love her, very efficient
Sam loves her job!!!
You will always be greeted with a big smile and hello. She knows so many you will probably be greeted by your name.
Her students are her pride and joy!
Everyday she has a positive word or an encouragement for them. She knows of their achievements or struggles and always has a comment or congratulations for them. Her philosophy is each day is a new day. If you had a tough day yesterday it does not carry over to today! She holds no grudges or attitude .... Just kindness and helpfulness to her students.
She takes care of her principal and staff. Promptly finding answers and offering help as needed. She is their cheerleader and encourager!
Parents will always have her respect
As she assists them with their questions and with their children.
You will always find Sam trying to better herself for her position by taking classes or attending meetings. What a great ambassador she is for Williston School District 7
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Dana loves all of the kids she works with. Nobody in the district goes above and beyond more than Dana does.
Dana is awesome at building relationships with teenage kids. She makes a positive difference in their experiences at school.
She has so much empathy and love for her students. She tries so hard to make each one feel special and hopes to make a difference in their lives on a daily basis.
Dana has such a huge heart for these kids. The students that get to work with her are lucky to have such an incredible person in their corner!
Dana works so well with the kids she interacts with. She has gone above and beyond this year by stepping up where she is needed and helping out.
She works hard, students can go to them for absolutely anything. She is trusted throughout the campus. She is funny and is very sweet
She is kind and always has a smile on her face.
Dana works so well with kids. She can turn around a kids bad day by just talking and treating them like individuals.
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He is so nice and helpful to the students and everyone that walks through the door
Jory has become apart of our school family! The kids love love love him! The students are always high giving him, talking to him and seeking his advice! He has built amazing relationships with these students and has guided them to do well in school. Jory has a great like able personality that allows people to gravitate towards him!
Officer Forsberg makes a huge impact on the students by showcasing safety, compassion along side a connection to the students that meets them where they’re at for that day. He truly loves his job and the students.
Jory builds great relationships with the kids at middle school. He has been such a great positive connection for our son at school and we are so grateful for him and all that he does.
ALL of our students LOVE him. He is definitely a middle schooler at heart. So happy that he is able to be in our building to help keep everyone safe.
He listens to people and is a wonderful friend of the students. Bless him, because he would fight to protect the school.
He is super nice to everyone and cares for the safety and well being for the students.
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She can keep a conversation going with the kids and you can tell really enjoys them
She has become my sons favorite teacher. Engaging him to help him learn and make friends.
Ms Hailey is always so positive and sweet to the children. While Coming into the doors that she greets us at each morning she is always full of such positive energy lighting up anyone’s mood who comes in. It’s a great way for the kids to welcomed with that type of positive energy.
Amazing fun heart
She has been so kind and caring and a Rockstar right next to miss Dusti!
Ms. Hailey is loved by her students so much!
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Mrs. Riely wears so many hats. Not only is she an expert in the library, study hall supervisor, counselor, maid, co-worker, confidant, etc. She also knows her way around the printer.
Mrs. Riely always has a bubbly smile on her face. Her passion for books and the library really show how much love she has for our school. She really makes a difference in everyone’s day
Whenever I come into the library I always feel welcomed because she greets every student that walk in there. If I have a question I know I can ask Ms. Riely because she is understanding and is very helpful.
Bethany is a positive and caring member of our staff and is a delight to work with.
She's so nice and sweet.
She's kept the library open for us students. Having that extra space to study or chill out can make a big difference. She's definitely going above and beyond to support us!
She’s an amazing person super sweet very understanding
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Tyler is a nice person who is always happy to help
He is a hard worker.
Keeps everything moving smoothly
Always has a smile and always is willing to help out
Nice person very good at his job.
He does so much behind the scenes tasks for our department that often go unnoticed. Not to mention he coaches on top of all his other duties, he is the back bone of our department!
Tyler seems to go above and beyond with helping out the department.
Tyler wears many hats and does an excellent job at everything he does.
Hard work put in behind the scenes that many people may not hear about or see. Helps the department run smoothly.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Gina Doran is a blessing to our St. Joseph School. Mrs. Doran has served as our k-3 music teacher. In this role she helped develop a love for music in her students, by teaching them the fundamentals in a fun and caring way. Currently she serves St. Joe's in the role of paraprofessional in the lower elementary grades. She is adored by all the teachers and staff. Each child is treated as an individual that she gets to know on a personal level. My staff loves to have her as their aide, because of the kindness and team spirit she provides. We are also lucky to have her as a violin instructor for our students. She willingly stays beyond her regular teaching day three days a week to work with violin students. She is a great role model of the Christian values that our school promotes.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Nati is usually the first person you see when coming to the office. Her title might be receptionist, but her role is so much more! Nati has been at Trinity for 2 years and helps control the constant flow of students, staff and parents through the front door/front office and always has a smile and kind word to share. Trinity wouldn't be the same without her smiling face up front!
PRINCIPALS
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Simply the best. I have known her for years and both of my kids have had her as a teacher. She goes above and beyond what could ever be expected and never questions it. She is always in it for the kids no matter what.
Dina is A natural leader, the kids love her, the staff adore her, he truly does what is best for the students and her staff, and she’s so incredibly fun to work with!
She has taken our school to new levels of excellence. She has lots of energy and truly has the best interest of the students. She is very supportive of our staff. She is awsome!
Always there for everyone and puts all of our needs first, helps out when needed and always is there to encourage and give everyone positivity
Norby is the reason for Missouri Ridge success. She makes it clear how much she cares about her staff and students. When faced with difficulties, she looks for the best solution for all, and includes staff on decisions when necessary. We cannot brag enough about a great leader that Mrs. Norby is.
Mrs. Norby is by far the best principal I have ever worked for. She goes above and beyond for her staff and students, she leads with positivity and by example. She has created a positive school culture where staff and students feel supported, heard, and feel happy and proud to come to Missouri Ridge.
There is not enough room to put all of the things that makes Dina the best principal in D7. She is a sunshine, a team player but most importantly an advocate for her staff and students.
SHE IS AMAZING!!! Best principal ever!! She is constantly putting out fires everywhere around the school and does it with a smile on her face. She loves her job and puts 100% in every. single. day. She deserves this recognition for all her work.
She is hardworking, dedicated, and a team player. Every single thing she does is for the well-being of her students. She has created an amazing environment for the staff at Missouri Ridge, and continues to use her role as principal to impact the lives of everyone around her. She is truly one of a kind.
Dina brought us together as a staff at Missouri Ridge, in its new role as an elementary school. She is encouraging and supportive to students and staff. She listens to our ideas, concerns and celebrates our victories with us. She is our fearless leader in a staff full of people who are working our hardest to make an incredible school.
Mrs. Norby is all things Missouri Ridge. Not only is she our principal, she helps with morning duties, she will cover a recess when needed (or just to help), she has served lunch and breakfast, she covers bus duty, and sometimes it literally seems like she is more than one place at a time; that's how integral she is to the foundation of The Ridge. She leads her teachers and staff by challenging them to think for themselves and then guides and supports them on their journey. If something isn't working, she brainstorms how we can fix it and jumps right in to help. The kids adore her because they feel safe and loved. The teachers and staff respect her because the feel safe, heard, valued, and loved.
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WHAT THEIR NOMINATORS ARE SAYING:
Jeremy has been our school administrator at Trinity for the last 3 years. As with most "principals" his days are full! Not only does he wear the hat of principal but has also served as basketball coach, mentor and friend to many here at Trinity. When looking for Mr. Thomas, he's hard to miss - he is usually the tallest one in our hallways!
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Mrs. Clark is truly a “teacher’s” principal; having been an educator for over 30 years she always tries to do what’s best for her teachers. She never wants to fill our plates for the sake of it. She takes recess duty and lunch duties if someone is unwell or busy. She’s always the first to lend a helping hand. St. Joe’s feels so lucky to have her!!
Every year, we have the privilege of recognizing educators in our area, whether they are in the classrooms, the administrative offices, or behind the scenes, they all make a difference in the education of our children and in the future of our community and our society.
We need your help to choose the winners of the following awards:
Teacher of the Year
Principal of the Year
Pear Award (para/support staff)
Please review the profiles of the nominees below and
VOTE HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/SxLjKCphiu
Congrats to Our 2024 Teachers of the Year!
Apple Award, Substitute Teacher of the Year: Williston Middle School Central Campus Staff
Teacher of the Year: Wanda Benson, Bakken Ridge School
Pear Award, Paraprofessional of the Year: Gina Doran, St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Principal of the Year: Dina Norby, Missouri Ridge School