2019-20 Staff Kudos
Did one of your colleagues recently wow you? Use our Staff Kudos Recognition Program to show your appreciation. We will recognize everyone who receives a Staff Kudos with a personalized postcard and a mention in the Monday Memo. (People recognized Friday through the next Thursday will be included in the next week's memo.) We will also donate books to our staff and student resource libraries on the behalf of everyone recognized. These books will include a dedication on the inside cover. Thank you for recognizing the amazing work your colleagues are doing.
November 2019
Rhiannon Stout - Thank you for all the support you provide for teams and for helping out at HECC last week!
TECC IAs - With all that we are going through you all are the strength in our classrooms and truly care for our kids. Just want to give you all the recognition you all deserve.
Naheed Brown - Naheed provided PD to teachers in our SEL Schools around differentiated instruction. Teachers were excited for new learning and strategies to support their students.
Renae Iverson - Renae provided PD to teachers in our SEL Schools around differentiated instruction. Teachers were excited for new learning and strategies to support their students.
Carlos Tenorio Hughes - Carlos always goes above and beyond in helping during evaluations!!
Sam Munyandamutsa - Sam went above and beyond to offer some key support for a document we created to communicate with Head Start families. Thanks Sam!
October 2019
Catherine Steadman - Catherine was such a gracious and fun partner to work with! She made my experience in Columbia County so enjoyable, and I learned a lot from her. Finding out I was going out there was traumatic, but she helped to heal that, which I appreciate more than I can express.
Karah Griffin - Karah did a wonderful job of running her first Circle Time. Yay Karah!! You stepped up to the challenge and rocked it! Thank you for making me feel welcome in your classroom.
Brittney Bufford - Brittney, you did a fabulous job of co-teaching with Karah and keeping everything running smoothly and consistently for students while staff is out sick. Thank you for making me feel welcome in your classroom.
Joyce Howell - Joyce took time out of her busy schedule to accompany one of her shy and quiet students to an evaluation. This helped the student feel comfortable and welcome. Thank you Joyce for going above and beyond!
Peggy Marchant - Thank you for your consistent advocacy for your coworkers and for helping to plan special activities that build community.
Otis Heavenrich - Otis supports our classroom with enthusiasm. He consistently is present not just for his service hours but also to maintain consistency for our students.
Sabine Eaton - Sabine is always willing to help! She has been instrumental in helping to make the transition for BECC students who need to access transportation in order to attend their BSD preschools. Thank you for taking that on!
Shelby Zaiger - Shelby is a Rock Star! Since returning from maternity leave, Shelby has owned and taken on tasks for the BSD Community Team. Her partnership and willingness to share the load are invaluable to our team. Thank you!
Rich Schuler - Rich enriches students educational experience and provides fresh produce to the cafeteria as well as raising money for the school program by creating and keeping the garden project running. Rich also volunteered to come in on a Saturday and teach students cooking as part of our Saturday school program
Polly Grant - Polly is the glue that holds our team together. She is able to multitask with ease and anticipate the needs from our team before we do!
Markus Lane - Markus always has such a kind calmness for our students and it really helps the classroom dynamic. He is always willing to help as well.
Erick Arzipe - Erick has been flexible and willing in his assignments to support children in community preschools. Thank you for your effective teamwork, positive attitude, and dedication to helping kids succeed!
Roger Dessert - Thank you for your willingness to jump in and support a student at his community preschool. You are a key piece of the team to help him succeed!
Allison Rodriguez - Your willingness to be flexible and proactive in supporting students in community preschool is much appreciated especially the great notes you write about your observations of the day!
Darliene Farrar - Darliene is always so helpful answering all my incessant, and some misdirected, questions when registering for training. Always patient and either has the answers or know who does. Thank you, Darliene!
Melissa Buchanan - Melissa, thank you for actually making me a roadmap and offering me the tools and contacts I need to work on and achieve one of my formalized goals. I thank you very much.
Emily Pelot - Many thanks to Emily for her flexibility in supporting our program by filling in at another building when subs were not available. This was greatly appreciated and helped to keep our little learners engaged and safe during their classroom day.
Steve Ryan - Steve has taken on a new leadership role at LALC. He is shining and leading by example. Thank you Steve!
Joy Lamb - Many thanks to Joy for taking notes during our licensed team meeting. This allowed for me to focus on facilitating the conversation and making sure all voices were heard.
Bill Alton - Bill is hard working, dedicated, team oriented, consistent, while bringing a flash of humor even with all of the craziness.
Jill Rulis - Jill did a great organizing and leading the team to have successful Open House for our families. She's made this event a wonderful community gathering and keeps it moving smoothly from start to finish!
Kristen Faust - Hard working, organized, dedicated, diligent, consistent and positive.
Karen James - Always willing to cover duties and take on extra tasks when the team needs a hand.
Val Scott - You are already a great asset to this team. So glad you are here with your knowledge and organizational skills (we need it on this BS team). Thanks for all of your positive energy and willingness to jump in.
Wendy Riggs - Welcome, you fit right in! Thanks for your hard work and efforts!
Paul Thompson - Paul helps everyone with all their most frustrating issues. Many of us would be lost without his help.
Debby Reed - Debby is amazing, always goes above and beyond to help families and children in her community. She always makes sure that the voices of rural Oregon is heard when it comes to Early Learning.
Julia Mace - I appreciate all that Julia brings to our team in Columbia County. She is always helpful, supportive and a great resource to our families and the entire ECSE team with feeding, equipment and individualized strategies for children.
Carlene Smith - Thanks to Carlene for providing training to Head Start teams on strategies to help children regulate within their classrooms so that they are able to access learning opportunities.
Loretta Akins - Many thanks to Loretta for always coming up with novel art projects for the SAIL classroom. The activities are engaging, hands on and allow for students to explore and "get messy."
Bill Alton - Bill is always ready to give hugs and kind words first thing in the morning.
Sanjeev Sood - Sanjeev has been a great asset to our team. I appreciate his expertise and collaboration on our social media campaign.
Aaron Sackett - Aaron takes the time to listen and problem solve. I am thankful to collaborate with him on technology projects!
Sam Munyandamutsa - Sam has been a great addition to our team. He is joyful, friendly and always ready to help out.
Val Scott - Val has quickly become a valued member of our team, she is always helpful with staff and students alike.
Eve Welcome - Thank you for your heroics in fixing three separate technology issues with my laptop and printer. It is because of your tech knowledge and computer wizardry that I can do my work. THANK YOU!
Amy Miles, OT - Somehow you are involved with every student, in multiple buildings and still always present and helpful. I don't know how you get it all done, but I appreciate you!
Carlos Tenorio-Hughes - Carlos gets the NWRESD Award for best smile and biggest heart. Carlos goes above and beyond helping coworkers when in need and does so with that award winning smile. Thank you for all you do for all of us!
Yashica Island - Yashica you bring your hard work ethic, dedication to equity and amazing sense of humor to work in so many ways. Thank you for being a bright light for us all!
Valerie White - Super Helper Award!
Valerie you go the extra mile to support us in many ways including setting up systems and training opportunities for processes that can be challenging, not only for your department but across departments. Thank you for extending your hard working hand. You make our work better!
Rhiannon Stout - Thank you for all the support you provide for teams and for helping out at HECC last week!
TECC IAs - With all that we are going through you all are the strength in our classrooms and truly care for our kids. Just want to give you all the recognition you all deserve.
Naheed Brown - Naheed provided PD to teachers in our SEL Schools around differentiated instruction. Teachers were excited for new learning and strategies to support their students.
Renae Iverson - Renae provided PD to teachers in our SEL Schools around differentiated instruction. Teachers were excited for new learning and strategies to support their students.
Carlos Tenorio Hughes - Carlos always goes above and beyond in helping during evaluations!!
Sam Munyandamutsa - Sam went above and beyond to offer some key support for a document we created to communicate with Head Start families. Thanks Sam!
October 2019
Catherine Steadman - Catherine was such a gracious and fun partner to work with! She made my experience in Columbia County so enjoyable, and I learned a lot from her. Finding out I was going out there was traumatic, but she helped to heal that, which I appreciate more than I can express.
Karah Griffin - Karah did a wonderful job of running her first Circle Time. Yay Karah!! You stepped up to the challenge and rocked it! Thank you for making me feel welcome in your classroom.
Brittney Bufford - Brittney, you did a fabulous job of co-teaching with Karah and keeping everything running smoothly and consistently for students while staff is out sick. Thank you for making me feel welcome in your classroom.
Joyce Howell - Joyce took time out of her busy schedule to accompany one of her shy and quiet students to an evaluation. This helped the student feel comfortable and welcome. Thank you Joyce for going above and beyond!
Peggy Marchant - Thank you for your consistent advocacy for your coworkers and for helping to plan special activities that build community.
Otis Heavenrich - Otis supports our classroom with enthusiasm. He consistently is present not just for his service hours but also to maintain consistency for our students.
Sabine Eaton - Sabine is always willing to help! She has been instrumental in helping to make the transition for BECC students who need to access transportation in order to attend their BSD preschools. Thank you for taking that on!
Shelby Zaiger - Shelby is a Rock Star! Since returning from maternity leave, Shelby has owned and taken on tasks for the BSD Community Team. Her partnership and willingness to share the load are invaluable to our team. Thank you!
Rich Schuler - Rich enriches students educational experience and provides fresh produce to the cafeteria as well as raising money for the school program by creating and keeping the garden project running. Rich also volunteered to come in on a Saturday and teach students cooking as part of our Saturday school program
Polly Grant - Polly is the glue that holds our team together. She is able to multitask with ease and anticipate the needs from our team before we do!
Markus Lane - Markus always has such a kind calmness for our students and it really helps the classroom dynamic. He is always willing to help as well.
Erick Arzipe - Erick has been flexible and willing in his assignments to support children in community preschools. Thank you for your effective teamwork, positive attitude, and dedication to helping kids succeed!
Roger Dessert - Thank you for your willingness to jump in and support a student at his community preschool. You are a key piece of the team to help him succeed!
Allison Rodriguez - Your willingness to be flexible and proactive in supporting students in community preschool is much appreciated especially the great notes you write about your observations of the day!
Darliene Farrar - Darliene is always so helpful answering all my incessant, and some misdirected, questions when registering for training. Always patient and either has the answers or know who does. Thank you, Darliene!
Melissa Buchanan - Melissa, thank you for actually making me a roadmap and offering me the tools and contacts I need to work on and achieve one of my formalized goals. I thank you very much.
Emily Pelot - Many thanks to Emily for her flexibility in supporting our program by filling in at another building when subs were not available. This was greatly appreciated and helped to keep our little learners engaged and safe during their classroom day.
Steve Ryan - Steve has taken on a new leadership role at LALC. He is shining and leading by example. Thank you Steve!
Joy Lamb - Many thanks to Joy for taking notes during our licensed team meeting. This allowed for me to focus on facilitating the conversation and making sure all voices were heard.
Bill Alton - Bill is hard working, dedicated, team oriented, consistent, while bringing a flash of humor even with all of the craziness.
Jill Rulis - Jill did a great organizing and leading the team to have successful Open House for our families. She's made this event a wonderful community gathering and keeps it moving smoothly from start to finish!
Kristen Faust - Hard working, organized, dedicated, diligent, consistent and positive.
Karen James - Always willing to cover duties and take on extra tasks when the team needs a hand.
Val Scott - You are already a great asset to this team. So glad you are here with your knowledge and organizational skills (we need it on this BS team). Thanks for all of your positive energy and willingness to jump in.
Wendy Riggs - Welcome, you fit right in! Thanks for your hard work and efforts!
Paul Thompson - Paul helps everyone with all their most frustrating issues. Many of us would be lost without his help.
Debby Reed - Debby is amazing, always goes above and beyond to help families and children in her community. She always makes sure that the voices of rural Oregon is heard when it comes to Early Learning.
Julia Mace - I appreciate all that Julia brings to our team in Columbia County. She is always helpful, supportive and a great resource to our families and the entire ECSE team with feeding, equipment and individualized strategies for children.
Carlene Smith - Thanks to Carlene for providing training to Head Start teams on strategies to help children regulate within their classrooms so that they are able to access learning opportunities.
Loretta Akins - Many thanks to Loretta for always coming up with novel art projects for the SAIL classroom. The activities are engaging, hands on and allow for students to explore and "get messy."
Bill Alton - Bill is always ready to give hugs and kind words first thing in the morning.
Sanjeev Sood - Sanjeev has been a great asset to our team. I appreciate his expertise and collaboration on our social media campaign.
Aaron Sackett - Aaron takes the time to listen and problem solve. I am thankful to collaborate with him on technology projects!
Sam Munyandamutsa - Sam has been a great addition to our team. He is joyful, friendly and always ready to help out.
Val Scott - Val has quickly become a valued member of our team, she is always helpful with staff and students alike.
Eve Welcome - Thank you for your heroics in fixing three separate technology issues with my laptop and printer. It is because of your tech knowledge and computer wizardry that I can do my work. THANK YOU!
Amy Miles, OT - Somehow you are involved with every student, in multiple buildings and still always present and helpful. I don't know how you get it all done, but I appreciate you!
Carlos Tenorio-Hughes - Carlos gets the NWRESD Award for best smile and biggest heart. Carlos goes above and beyond helping coworkers when in need and does so with that award winning smile. Thank you for all you do for all of us!
Yashica Island - Yashica you bring your hard work ethic, dedication to equity and amazing sense of humor to work in so many ways. Thank you for being a bright light for us all!
Valerie White - Super Helper Award!
Valerie you go the extra mile to support us in many ways including setting up systems and training opportunities for processes that can be challenging, not only for your department but across departments. Thank you for extending your hard working hand. You make our work better!
September 2019
Marina Alvarez and Eredi Pintor - The staff meeting you two planned was thoughtful and useful to the team. In particular the effort to collaborate with the team and the innovative ideas helped us all feel more like a cohesive team.
Tammie Wing - Tammie is a great resource and always willing to provide assistance and resolve issues from staff members in need.
Lana Mann - Lana is always generous with her time in helping others to resolve issues with technology concerns. Her patience and thoughtful teaching in problem-solving is always appreciated.
Stephanie Crawford - For taking the time and having the patience to teach and answer questions my staff and I had on how to use the AAC programs several students are using in my classroom.
Jenn - Jenn does an amazing job working with our students on their most difficult problems. She has been a great asset to our community.
Addie Madison - Addie's sense of humor and creativity are contagious. She brings smiles everywhere she goes. -
Ethan Akre - Ethan goes above and beyond and is ALWAYS there to help me when I'm having technology problems and is always pleasant and ready to be of whatever assistance he can be. The man is a GEM in our technology Department!
Olivia Reynolds - Olivia has joined our team and become a great asset already! We are so happy that she has joined our team at Columbia Academy.
Conner McClure - Thank you for reaching out to Hillsboro Parks and Rec and starting a relationship with them for our team and our kiddos!
Scott Ryan - Scott brings a warm, calm, consistent presence to our Levi Team. He has already earned the respect of many students. We are lucky to have Scott on our team!
Drake Ewing - Drake recognizes each students individuality and uses teaching techniques that reach even the most resistant students helping them to appreciate learning and believe in themselves.
Stefanie McCoy - Stefanie runs an engaging and supportive circle time with the morning class. Her animation, patience and smile keeps the children actively participating and enjoying being a part of their classroom community.
Liane Chappell - Thanks so much for attending a meeting across town to support a student and their classroom team when I was not able to be there. I greatly appreciate you changing your schedule on short notice to cover this.
Sonia Hinojosa - Working in Customer service for years, I recognize someone who goes the extra mile. Sonia has helped me with little tasks and always does it well, cheerfully, efficiently and with the comment " Let me know if I can do anything else". She is a real asset and team player!
Rain Daniel - Rain has the sweetest heart and goes well out of her way every single day to encourage her teammates as well as the families that she serves.
Kate Resch - Kate was an invaluable piece to the preparation and execution of the Social Communication Assessment workshop we offered on 9/20. Thanks for going the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed and making things look so pretty, too!
Joe Voydat - Joe stepped in with little notice to support BECC's first New Family Orientation event. This team support provided much relief to a very busy team. Yay for having such a wonderful attitude and can-do spirit! Thanks, Joe!
Polly Grant - Polly is always there to help out where/when needed. I was having issues with Word and she came over and patiently helped me when I was ready to quit. She's a resource for the agency.
Grace Fasching - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Melinda Halverson - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Greg Sampson - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Wendy Riggs - Wendy has done a great job as a new staff becoming a valued member of our community. She always has a smile for students and staff.
Lisa Clapp - Lisa does such an amazing job of finding creative ways to get students excited about learning.
Ethan Akre - Ethan was quick to notice my need for a new computer and was so quick to respond as I adjusted to the file recovery process. Thanks Ethan! I love how fast I can work now!!
Sandra Zaragosa - Sandra has worked tirelessly to get our LIRP database up and functioning with the information we need to have clean and easy to read caseloads. Thank you for all of your help to me and in working with Tech., on this!
Jonny Baldwin - Jonny takes initiate to work with teachers to make a school day a successful for students. He always asking question and eager to learn new tasks. He is friendly, helpful and just simply have a great smile for students and staff.
Lee Ann Banning - Lee Ann has taken new students with unique challenges, this year, and is working every day with her staff to make sure that these kiddos feel welcomed and have had as smooth of a transition to her classroom as possible! Thanks for accepting challenges with humor!
Ethan Akre - Ethan is one who answering Support helpdesk line every day with patient and respect. I almost can see the smile on another site of the phone and it is not easy. He help our department to order equipment for internal and external clients and keep helping IT create documentation for the departments training. He is a huge help for us every day.
Troy Kujala - Troy working with all NWRESD department on huge project to transition to Google Applications . He always ready to answer the difficult and easy questions to internal and external clients
Pam Hofer - Thanks to Pam and Teresa for coming to the ESD with short notice to provide child care during our EIAC meeting. It was greatly appreciated :)
Teresa Morse - Thanks to Pam and Teresa for coming to the ESD with short notice to provide child care during our EIAC meeting. It was greatly appreciated :)
Janine Mobley - You are almost always in a constant buzz of busyness, addressing everyone's needs, and yet you always find time to stop and answer my quick (sometimes not-so-quick) questions. Thanks for your ongoing help on HR issues!
Richelle Aboujaoude - Richelle has been very flexible and supportive in assisting us getting medical protocols set up for children in Head Start. We greatly appreciate it.
Marianne Como - Marianne has been so helpful in collaborating with Community Action Head Start to ensure we have accurate information to get the school year started. She has also been of great assistance in scheduling IFSP meetings so that we can get services set up in a timely manner. Thanks for all you do... you are the glue that keeps us together.
Pam Robison - Pam has taken on multiple new tasks with many interruptions and has maintained an amazing attitude and willingness to go above and beyond during staff transitions by supporting staff and myself with a smile.
Angie Harrington - Angie is helpful, efficient, organized....the ultimate problem solver! I am so thankful to be able to work with you!
Justine Gipson - You have jumped into your role as consultant, partnering with staff and helping support students! I just want you to know that your work is appreciated!
Maggie Shumaker - Always involved in her district, joining in to support teachers, despite her workload and number of evaluations she still manages to insert fun, connection and help others along the way. You are appreciated!
Amy Miles - Amy is fantastic to work with! She does consultation at its best, partners with teachers, offers help and solutions, designs fun activities, listens, collaborates, I feel SO lucky to work with such a dedicated colleague.
Hollie Bird - Hollie brings positive energy and a calming influence to the entire building, we are lucky to have her.
Marie Johnson - Marie creates a safe and positive environment everywhere she goes. Her willingness to teach staff and students creative new ways to adapt to problems is a blessing for our community.
Raymond Johnson - Ray brings a warmth and positive energy to our community. He always sees the best in every student.
Julieann Been - Thank you for your flexibility and dedication to supporting our program in many different ways!
Daniliz Ortega-Reyes - I marvel at Daniliz's ability to solve any fiscal dilemmas with efficiency and humor. I don't know what we would do without her!
Christina Larson - Christina, from the first day with students you have shown a natural instinct on supporting them as well as the classroom as a whole. You have had some challenges presented to you and handled them with grace and such a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to be done. We appreciate you so much!
Sonia Hinojosa - Thanks for all of your behind the scenes work to get our staff the tools they need to serve kids! Your ability to track all this stuff is amazing!
Laura Germond - She goes above and beyond to support the EI/ECSE program. She is helpful, knowledgeable and kind. She is organized, detailed, and does so many things behind the scenes to keep us running smoothly. Thank you!
Julie Sanders - Julie constantly challenges students to see the best in themselves and gives them the opportunity to explore their full potential.
Fiona Caccese - Fiona never fails to see the best in everyone and is always willing to help however she can. She helps hold our community together.
Virgil Hretcanu - Virgil is very supportive and informative, working with other staff so they know what is needed to make services to districts more successful. Working closely with Virgil is a joy and together we are able to tackle just about any issues we need to address. He has taught me so much over the years; I would be unable to do an effective job without his continued guidance.
Sandra Zaragosa and Sonia Hinojosa - Both of these wonderful ladies have not hesitated to stop in the middle of a task they were working on to help me with a question or a problem that may have popped up. This time of year is super hectic and chaotic and I appreciate their taking time out of their packed to-do list to help me on demand. You both are rock stars in my eyes!!
Bret Wonderlick - Bret continually supports the Deaf/Hard of Hearing team in the field and is always available to help and provide us with feedback and ideas for trouble shooting equipment.
Mary Santos - Mary is always there to help with equipment, find missing parts, switch out systems, make parent phone calls and so much more. She is an important part of our team!
Shannon Copeland - I appreciate that Shannon took on the task of getting our computers set up at the beginning of the year so that we could hit the ground running. Thanks, Shannon!
Courtney Borchert - With some unexpected free time, Courtney was able to support another program for several days. She helped the teachers and staff with various projects, saving precious time and energy that can be directed to students. Thanks for your support and flexibility, Courtney!
Mary Bambusch - Mary continually supports our students through use of their individualized accommodations, while staying on top of the paperwork and myriad other duties that her job entails.
Jennie Jones, SLP - Jennie has been an amazing eval partner while she has been filling in out here in Columbia County! Her expertise, flexibility, and ebullient nature will be sorely missed!
Mary France - Mary is incredible at building long-term partnerships with community preschools, and consulting in a relationship-based manner. The quality of her relationships + her consultative skills offer a foundation on which so many students are able to be successful in the community.
Kyle Fasching - His dedication and creativity are so impressive. Thank you for all you do, Kyle.
Misty Burris - When Misty completed her tasks and had some extra time, she thought "outside the box" to develop processes to increase productivity and ease workload of others. Every project she took on was done with tremendous attention to detail.
Darliene Farrar - Kudos to Darliene for all of her fantastic behind the scenes work to help new school psychs to get set up with their testing kits! It was a lot of work and I want to say THANKS!
Stacy Rager - Thanks for all of the work you put into the bus tour! It was one of the most powerful professional development opportunities I have had and learned so much!
Cathy Jensen - Cathy, you are a fantastic supervisor. Thanks for "getting me" and supporting me and the rest of our team to do our work. Your calmness, out of the box thinking, and knowledge are so valued!
Marina Alvarez - Marina has been a huge supporter of collaborative work this summer!
Paulette Rubio (SLP in Clatsop County) - After many staff had moved over the summer and several staff in new positions at her district. Paulette worked very intentionally during inservice week in the district she serves, to verify there were systems in place to support second language students and families.
Jeanne Gering - Jeanne arrived early at all staff inservice, and immediately asked, "is there something I can do?" Then she jumped in and took hundreds of pictures of staff, having to later upload them all so that we can move forward printing new ID badges. Thank you Jeanne for your enthusiasm and for your willingness to help out!
Stephanie Rose, Kathy Fernandez, Carolyn Quinn, and Tammie Wing - Every year the HR staff works tirelessly in advance of all staff in-service, and then ON the in-service day they work "behind the scenes" all day to make sure everything comes off without a hitch (or as hitch free as can be anticipated). They are extraordinary staff who get things done!
Cynthia Jones (SLPA in Clatsop County) - Cynthia exudes care and compassion for students she serves and I was reminded last week when she arrived at work, of her level of compassion and just how student-centered, positive and caring she is with kids! Even when people forget to say it, it is noticed and appreciated!
Brittney Bufford & Karah Griffin - Diligent, quick and organized work to set up our classroom. Consistent constructive, and proactive communications with considerable ingenuity to support students.
Kelly Pihlstrom - For her dedication and advocating for students to have access to their educational needs.
Tammie Wing - Tammie is a great resource and always willing to provide assistance and resolve issues from staff members in need.
Lana Mann - Lana is always generous with her time in helping others to resolve issues with technology concerns. Her patience and thoughtful teaching in problem-solving is always appreciated.
Stephanie Crawford - For taking the time and having the patience to teach and answer questions my staff and I had on how to use the AAC programs several students are using in my classroom.
Jenn - Jenn does an amazing job working with our students on their most difficult problems. She has been a great asset to our community.
Addie Madison - Addie's sense of humor and creativity are contagious. She brings smiles everywhere she goes. -
Ethan Akre - Ethan goes above and beyond and is ALWAYS there to help me when I'm having technology problems and is always pleasant and ready to be of whatever assistance he can be. The man is a GEM in our technology Department!
Olivia Reynolds - Olivia has joined our team and become a great asset already! We are so happy that she has joined our team at Columbia Academy.
Conner McClure - Thank you for reaching out to Hillsboro Parks and Rec and starting a relationship with them for our team and our kiddos!
Scott Ryan - Scott brings a warm, calm, consistent presence to our Levi Team. He has already earned the respect of many students. We are lucky to have Scott on our team!
Drake Ewing - Drake recognizes each students individuality and uses teaching techniques that reach even the most resistant students helping them to appreciate learning and believe in themselves.
Stefanie McCoy - Stefanie runs an engaging and supportive circle time with the morning class. Her animation, patience and smile keeps the children actively participating and enjoying being a part of their classroom community.
Liane Chappell - Thanks so much for attending a meeting across town to support a student and their classroom team when I was not able to be there. I greatly appreciate you changing your schedule on short notice to cover this.
Sonia Hinojosa - Working in Customer service for years, I recognize someone who goes the extra mile. Sonia has helped me with little tasks and always does it well, cheerfully, efficiently and with the comment " Let me know if I can do anything else". She is a real asset and team player!
Rain Daniel - Rain has the sweetest heart and goes well out of her way every single day to encourage her teammates as well as the families that she serves.
Kate Resch - Kate was an invaluable piece to the preparation and execution of the Social Communication Assessment workshop we offered on 9/20. Thanks for going the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed and making things look so pretty, too!
Joe Voydat - Joe stepped in with little notice to support BECC's first New Family Orientation event. This team support provided much relief to a very busy team. Yay for having such a wonderful attitude and can-do spirit! Thanks, Joe!
Polly Grant - Polly is always there to help out where/when needed. I was having issues with Word and she came over and patiently helped me when I was ready to quit. She's a resource for the agency.
Grace Fasching - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Melinda Halverson - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Greg Sampson - For taking time out of your busy day to help with Phone Interviews. I really appreciate you!!
Wendy Riggs - Wendy has done a great job as a new staff becoming a valued member of our community. She always has a smile for students and staff.
Lisa Clapp - Lisa does such an amazing job of finding creative ways to get students excited about learning.
Ethan Akre - Ethan was quick to notice my need for a new computer and was so quick to respond as I adjusted to the file recovery process. Thanks Ethan! I love how fast I can work now!!
Sandra Zaragosa - Sandra has worked tirelessly to get our LIRP database up and functioning with the information we need to have clean and easy to read caseloads. Thank you for all of your help to me and in working with Tech., on this!
Jonny Baldwin - Jonny takes initiate to work with teachers to make a school day a successful for students. He always asking question and eager to learn new tasks. He is friendly, helpful and just simply have a great smile for students and staff.
Lee Ann Banning - Lee Ann has taken new students with unique challenges, this year, and is working every day with her staff to make sure that these kiddos feel welcomed and have had as smooth of a transition to her classroom as possible! Thanks for accepting challenges with humor!
Ethan Akre - Ethan is one who answering Support helpdesk line every day with patient and respect. I almost can see the smile on another site of the phone and it is not easy. He help our department to order equipment for internal and external clients and keep helping IT create documentation for the departments training. He is a huge help for us every day.
Troy Kujala - Troy working with all NWRESD department on huge project to transition to Google Applications . He always ready to answer the difficult and easy questions to internal and external clients
Pam Hofer - Thanks to Pam and Teresa for coming to the ESD with short notice to provide child care during our EIAC meeting. It was greatly appreciated :)
Teresa Morse - Thanks to Pam and Teresa for coming to the ESD with short notice to provide child care during our EIAC meeting. It was greatly appreciated :)
Janine Mobley - You are almost always in a constant buzz of busyness, addressing everyone's needs, and yet you always find time to stop and answer my quick (sometimes not-so-quick) questions. Thanks for your ongoing help on HR issues!
Richelle Aboujaoude - Richelle has been very flexible and supportive in assisting us getting medical protocols set up for children in Head Start. We greatly appreciate it.
Marianne Como - Marianne has been so helpful in collaborating with Community Action Head Start to ensure we have accurate information to get the school year started. She has also been of great assistance in scheduling IFSP meetings so that we can get services set up in a timely manner. Thanks for all you do... you are the glue that keeps us together.
Pam Robison - Pam has taken on multiple new tasks with many interruptions and has maintained an amazing attitude and willingness to go above and beyond during staff transitions by supporting staff and myself with a smile.
Angie Harrington - Angie is helpful, efficient, organized....the ultimate problem solver! I am so thankful to be able to work with you!
Justine Gipson - You have jumped into your role as consultant, partnering with staff and helping support students! I just want you to know that your work is appreciated!
Maggie Shumaker - Always involved in her district, joining in to support teachers, despite her workload and number of evaluations she still manages to insert fun, connection and help others along the way. You are appreciated!
Amy Miles - Amy is fantastic to work with! She does consultation at its best, partners with teachers, offers help and solutions, designs fun activities, listens, collaborates, I feel SO lucky to work with such a dedicated colleague.
Hollie Bird - Hollie brings positive energy and a calming influence to the entire building, we are lucky to have her.
Marie Johnson - Marie creates a safe and positive environment everywhere she goes. Her willingness to teach staff and students creative new ways to adapt to problems is a blessing for our community.
Raymond Johnson - Ray brings a warmth and positive energy to our community. He always sees the best in every student.
Julieann Been - Thank you for your flexibility and dedication to supporting our program in many different ways!
Daniliz Ortega-Reyes - I marvel at Daniliz's ability to solve any fiscal dilemmas with efficiency and humor. I don't know what we would do without her!
Christina Larson - Christina, from the first day with students you have shown a natural instinct on supporting them as well as the classroom as a whole. You have had some challenges presented to you and handled them with grace and such a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to be done. We appreciate you so much!
Sonia Hinojosa - Thanks for all of your behind the scenes work to get our staff the tools they need to serve kids! Your ability to track all this stuff is amazing!
Laura Germond - She goes above and beyond to support the EI/ECSE program. She is helpful, knowledgeable and kind. She is organized, detailed, and does so many things behind the scenes to keep us running smoothly. Thank you!
Julie Sanders - Julie constantly challenges students to see the best in themselves and gives them the opportunity to explore their full potential.
Fiona Caccese - Fiona never fails to see the best in everyone and is always willing to help however she can. She helps hold our community together.
Virgil Hretcanu - Virgil is very supportive and informative, working with other staff so they know what is needed to make services to districts more successful. Working closely with Virgil is a joy and together we are able to tackle just about any issues we need to address. He has taught me so much over the years; I would be unable to do an effective job without his continued guidance.
Sandra Zaragosa and Sonia Hinojosa - Both of these wonderful ladies have not hesitated to stop in the middle of a task they were working on to help me with a question or a problem that may have popped up. This time of year is super hectic and chaotic and I appreciate their taking time out of their packed to-do list to help me on demand. You both are rock stars in my eyes!!
Bret Wonderlick - Bret continually supports the Deaf/Hard of Hearing team in the field and is always available to help and provide us with feedback and ideas for trouble shooting equipment.
Mary Santos - Mary is always there to help with equipment, find missing parts, switch out systems, make parent phone calls and so much more. She is an important part of our team!
Shannon Copeland - I appreciate that Shannon took on the task of getting our computers set up at the beginning of the year so that we could hit the ground running. Thanks, Shannon!
Courtney Borchert - With some unexpected free time, Courtney was able to support another program for several days. She helped the teachers and staff with various projects, saving precious time and energy that can be directed to students. Thanks for your support and flexibility, Courtney!
Mary Bambusch - Mary continually supports our students through use of their individualized accommodations, while staying on top of the paperwork and myriad other duties that her job entails.
Jennie Jones, SLP - Jennie has been an amazing eval partner while she has been filling in out here in Columbia County! Her expertise, flexibility, and ebullient nature will be sorely missed!
Mary France - Mary is incredible at building long-term partnerships with community preschools, and consulting in a relationship-based manner. The quality of her relationships + her consultative skills offer a foundation on which so many students are able to be successful in the community.
Kyle Fasching - His dedication and creativity are so impressive. Thank you for all you do, Kyle.
Misty Burris - When Misty completed her tasks and had some extra time, she thought "outside the box" to develop processes to increase productivity and ease workload of others. Every project she took on was done with tremendous attention to detail.
Darliene Farrar - Kudos to Darliene for all of her fantastic behind the scenes work to help new school psychs to get set up with their testing kits! It was a lot of work and I want to say THANKS!
Stacy Rager - Thanks for all of the work you put into the bus tour! It was one of the most powerful professional development opportunities I have had and learned so much!
Cathy Jensen - Cathy, you are a fantastic supervisor. Thanks for "getting me" and supporting me and the rest of our team to do our work. Your calmness, out of the box thinking, and knowledge are so valued!
Marina Alvarez - Marina has been a huge supporter of collaborative work this summer!
Paulette Rubio (SLP in Clatsop County) - After many staff had moved over the summer and several staff in new positions at her district. Paulette worked very intentionally during inservice week in the district she serves, to verify there were systems in place to support second language students and families.
Jeanne Gering - Jeanne arrived early at all staff inservice, and immediately asked, "is there something I can do?" Then she jumped in and took hundreds of pictures of staff, having to later upload them all so that we can move forward printing new ID badges. Thank you Jeanne for your enthusiasm and for your willingness to help out!
Stephanie Rose, Kathy Fernandez, Carolyn Quinn, and Tammie Wing - Every year the HR staff works tirelessly in advance of all staff in-service, and then ON the in-service day they work "behind the scenes" all day to make sure everything comes off without a hitch (or as hitch free as can be anticipated). They are extraordinary staff who get things done!
Cynthia Jones (SLPA in Clatsop County) - Cynthia exudes care and compassion for students she serves and I was reminded last week when she arrived at work, of her level of compassion and just how student-centered, positive and caring she is with kids! Even when people forget to say it, it is noticed and appreciated!
Brittney Bufford & Karah Griffin - Diligent, quick and organized work to set up our classroom. Consistent constructive, and proactive communications with considerable ingenuity to support students.
Kelly Pihlstrom - For her dedication and advocating for students to have access to their educational needs.
