Ms. Jennifer Agnello
Resource Teacher at Wimbish Elementary
Ms. Agnello always spends one on one time with each student and listens to his/her concerns or problems. She also teaches to the needs of her students; she loves to challenge them. It is amazing the difference in the children when they first enter her class and when they leave at the end of the year.
Submitted by: Donna Glenn - Friday, December 18, 2009
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Mrs. Kimberly Griffith
Resource Lead Teacher at Wimbish Elementary
Mrs. G is returning back to teaching after a few years out to have her twins. I feel so fortunate to be working with her. She has such a kind heart and is understanding of her "children," always thinking of what is best for them not only for the moment but for the future. Returning back to special education can be a challenge (things change almost daily and the paperwork). She just smiles and gets it done. We are blessed to have her on our staff. We just love her.
Submitted by: Donna Glenn - Friday, December 18, 2009
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Polly James
Special Education Department Chair at Hutcheson Junior High
Polly always goes out of her way to make sure that all information is given to the department and makes everyone feel welcome. She assists in the MAC lab while always doing the dual role of making sure the department runs smoothly. She truly cares for the children and is a wonderful advocate for them.
Submitted by: Brandon Turner - Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Ms. Denise Moore
Math Resource at Mac Lab Resource
Denise works tirelessly with all of our students. She hosts daily Lunch Crunchers to allow students more time to work on homework assignments during their lunch time, giving additional assistance and extra encouragement. She is attentive to each student academically as well as emotionally. She demonstrates her care to each student with words, help, involvement and confidence in their ability to master needed skills.
Submitted by: Candice Benavides - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Mrs. Krystal Kelley
ABLE Teacher at Pearcy Elementary
Krystal has gone above and beyond in her first year as a teacher to learn everything she can that will benefit the children she works with on a daily basis. She has a can-do attitude and goes out of her way to help keep "the main thing the main thing" no matter what!
Submitted by: Jean Turner - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Mrs. Kim Peters
Special Education Team Leader at Miller Elementary
“Kim is the team leader for one of the largest special education programs at the elementary level. With more than 20 members to account for, she manages schedules, student needs, dissemination of information and still has time to meet the needs of all her students. Without her, our students and staff would be lost. Thanks Kim!!”
Submitted by: Matthew Brown - Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Mrs. Melissa Scherer
Diagnostician at Miller Elementary
“I have had the pleasure of learning from Melissa Scherer over the past three years. She is one of the most knowledgeable diagnosticians in the district. She is an extremely valuable component to our school's success, and we are so lucky to have her.”
Submitted by: Matthew Brown - Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Dr. Susan McDuff
Lead Occupational Therapist at Annex V
“Susan completed her doctorate in May to become Dr. McDuff. She did this after 7 years of hard work while maintaining her full time caseload and working as lead occupational therapist. Way to go Dr. McDuff! From the OT/PT Staff”
Submitted by: Kelly Hunt - Wednesday, September 16, 2009