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Thank you to Carolina for coordinating all of the staff opportunities to interact with the Culinary classes throughout the year. It’s always a great time to participate in these events and support the students in their culinary work. Thank you!

Julie Adelman

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Mari has been wonderful to work with this semester! Not only has she been fantastic helping us navigate difficult situations with students, but she is also always willing to look into any questions we have about scheduling, credit checks, or other student services issues. Thank you, Mari!

Julie Adelman

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Ann is such a huge help with our EL caseload paperwork! We appreciate how she is always willing to investigate our questions about student records and cumulative folder reviews. Plus she’s always ready for a pleasant conversation and with a full candy bowl!

Julie Adelman

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Julie's positive attitude and pleasant demeanor has helped make her a joy to be around. Thanks Julie and keep up the good work!

Jeff Kettinger

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I had to have a tricky conversation with a student. Tom and Joleen were there to support and helped make a difficult conversation effortless. We all walked away smiling (even the student). Thanks, Tom and Joleen!

Nick Juknelis

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Thank you for your endless support! It means the world to me :)

Amanda Morgan

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My birthday is always during musical tech rehearsals...but Joleen found sooooo many ways to make a 13 hour work day fun! She rewrote the lyrics of Frozen and taught them to Concert Choir to sing to me; she invited our student teacher back to PLC and served cake. WOW! Thank you, Joleen!

Nick Juknelis

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I wanted to praise Jess for crushing teaching Algebra II with me this year and supporting our students to be successful! Get ready to teach together again next year!

Brendan Glenn

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Elise has gone above and beyond to keep the WL department together. She signed up to mentor two of our new members this year, and brought together ideas for a new curriculum that benefits everyone in our department. She never hesitates to help out in creating instructional materials that promote the learning of our students.

Susana Baird

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I enjoy starting Tuesdays together during our door duty time- Lauren is always collaborative, direct, and has a great sense of humor. Thank you for making Tuesdays brighter, Lauren!

Dana Fair

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For all the support in all the things for our NSC Art + Design Festival! We were a lot and we know it, so thank you for making it happen with and for us, our students and the conference's art + design departments.

Kristen LaJeunesse

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These individuals hosted one of the BEST NSC Arts shows ever on April 20th! They put in endless hours of work to ensure all participating art students had a "World-Class" a. Thank you Kristen, Matt and Becky!!!

Andy Lambert

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JB Hanson, Justine Repplinger, Katie Hanson, Keith Bullion,Brittany Kolle, Tim Beranek, Dan Ellis

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Thank you to all my AP teachers! You all have been working extremely hard to making sure that our students are prepared for the AP exams. Not only are you preparing them with the content knowledge, but you are also supporting them with not stressing over the exam. I want you to know that your hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching are truly appreciated.

Angie Czajkowska

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Laura is a great mentor! She is always ready to listen, be supportive, and give advice as I navigate my first year of teaching. I'm so glad that I have her to talk to at any time about anything. She is truly the best!

Cayla Freedman

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I'm so glad you are part of our math department! I am blown away of how much you have grown as a first year teacher. You jumped in and have always been bringing your ideas to the front during PLC meetings and curriculum writing! Keep up the great work!

Angie Czajkowska

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Since my very first day of being a paraprofessional here at LZHS she has been a great friend and mentor. She reached out to me before we even met in person. Carol is always there to guide me and answer all my numerous questions. I cannot thank her enough. I also want to thank all of the teachers and fellow paraprofessionals I have had the great pleasure of getting to know and work with. They all have helped me in so many ways and made me feel welcome in my new position.

Lea OBrien

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Caroline you have jumped in this year and have been a rockstar in the Math Department. Thank you for bringing so many great ideas and always going the extra mile with supporting all of your students!

Angie Czajkowska

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Laura Will administered AP practice exams to the AP World, Euro, and US students on both a Saturday and Sunday. This was a lot of time spent on a weekend and I want to thank her for helping our students. The following Monday, one of my students said, "That was incredibly nice of her to volunteer and do that for us," so they are grateful to her kindness as well. Thank you, Laura!

Laura Kustra

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For taking on the huge responsibility of organizing our department's spirit week and events!

Nic Sorrentino

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Amanda is always going above and beyond for not only her students but for the whole Business Department. THANK YOU AMANDA FOR BEING YOU!!

Niki Jensen

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Carolina you are a ROCKSTAR!! Thank you for doing my grocery shopping for Culinary 3, for subbing whenever I need you, and for making our FACS program grow all while having a 6th assignment!

Niki Jensen

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Jean is always available to help with our many questions. We appreciate your help with our summer school questions, sending out passes for testing, and connecting our EL students with their counselors. Thank you!

Julie Adelman

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Suzanne and Karen are always open to fielding the many emails about student attendance, especially for our EL students who are often in alternate locations for assistance or are inquiring about their attendance records. Thank you for your patience and your help!

Julie Adelman

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Thanks to Megan for helping some of our newcomer students with their questions about summer school registration!

Julie Adelman

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Dana is always available to help with our many questions about managing EL paperwork, summer school registration, and a multitude of other situations. She always offers to help in any way she can and we greatly appreciate her!

Julie Adelman

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This is my first year teaching an AP course. Laura has been such a tremendous help to me and has provided me with calm and reliable support whenever I needed it. I cannot thank her enough for making a daunting task attainable. She is simply fabulous, and I wanted to let everyone know it!

Becky Roppelt

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Marion is a lifesaver! I am so grateful to her for rescuing me on a fairly regular basis. I have called or emailed her with a subject heading of "Help!" and she has shown up like a Fairy Godmother with awesome technological powers to resolve my many seemingly impossible problems with projectors, laptops, iPads and a variety of resistant apps! She does this all with a cheerful nature and positive attitude! She is simply amazing!

Becky Roppelt

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I wanted to shout out our social work intern, Morgan Pierce, for always being willing to step into the Student Support Center when needed. We are really grateful for your help, Morgan! Thank you!

Joanne Ullman

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Brittany goes above and beyond for our Transition students. Thank you for all that you do, Brittany!

Dana Fair

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Julie organized the Hoops for Hearts day. She did an amazing job of keeping things organized and keeping staff informed. Days with events like these are difficult for the Attendance Office and Deans' Office due to all the things that can go wrong with student attendance; however, Julie did a great job making this about as good as it can get! I also know that it was a really fun day for the students!

Joanne Ullman

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Thanks for your help with organizing attendance for the hoops for hearts tournament, especially on a busy day for you both the day before spring break. Thanks again!!

Jen Latala & Julie Herber

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Thanks for your help with having you and your officiating class ref the games. It was a huge help, and we appreciate your support. Thanks again!!

Jen Latala & Julie Herber

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Thanks again for all your help getting the hoops for heart tournament initiated and your support for being successful. We would not have been able to do this without you guys. Thanks again!

Jen Latala & Julie Herber

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Thanks for letting us use the fieldhouse space and PE equipment for the hoops for heart tournament. Without your help and support it would not have been possible! Thanks again!!

Jen Latala & Julie Herber

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For their outstanding contributions in sharing their time and talent during our Dancing With the Bear Stars event benefiting students in the fine arts dept. You are the BEST!!!

Joleen Kragt

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Julie's commitment and dedication to student success is second to none. She is often found helping students during her prep times and PLC time. Way to go Julie! You're students LOVE you!

Jeff Kettinger

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Thank you so very much Jenna for creating a culture of gratitude, kindness and empathy. Jenna's positivity is contagious, sincere and she approaches challenges as creative problem solving opportunities. She checks-in with staff and students alike, to be sure all are well and supports them if need be, with a Mary Poppins size bag of resources. She emphasizes empathy, understanding, equity and advocated for these values on the portrait of a graduate committee. Thank you Jenna, I am so grateful for you here at LZHS as you lift us up!

Kristen LaJeunesse Roach

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Helen has a very important, but busy position at LZHS. She has duties that need to be completed in a timely manner, but has no control over who may call her desk at any moment or walk in. She handles all of this all with kindness, friendliness, meticulous detail and class. In addition, when walking down the halls, she is friendly to all students and staff. We are so lucky to have her represent our school to anyone calling or visiting!

Joanne Ullman

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Kristina has done an awesome job in the SSC. She truly cares about the students who are in her room. The students know that she cares about them, and they respect her and confide in her. She is also always asking how she can help with other tasks in the Deans' Office. She has been a huge help to me, and I am grateful!

Joanne Ullman

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Thanks for partnering with me to create an interdisciplinary project!

McKenna Serowka

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Always thinking of innovative and dynamic ways to best support your students and always pushing me to be a better leader with thinking outside the box.

Oh and always thinking of the best acronyms!

THANK YOU!

Angie Czajkowska

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Thank you for always helping out ALL the students in MST. Students always come in knowing it's a safe place to go get help with Math and Science. I greatly appreciate all your hard work!

Angie Czajkowska

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Brooke has been such a positive influence during our Social Studies Curriculum meetings this school year. She does a wonderful job of helping us see the trees through the forest when we are getting bogged down in the nuances of state standards. Her ability to provide a new perspective is always appreciated.

Vicky Foss

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Thank you for sharing your space with the Art + Design Department last month for our annual North Suburban Conference Festival meeting. It was the perfect space for our needs and allowed us to present our agenda with ease. Thank you Krause!

Kristen LaJeunesse

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Tom works tirelessly to make sure that all of our sports team schedules are full, that transportation is set up for everyone, that officials are assigned to our games. He handles the social media for athletics so that all our sports get recognized. He is in constant communication with our coaches and other schools to make sure our programs run seamlessly.

Karen Arnold

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Jake has such a positive and laid back energy that brings balance to our team especially on stressful days. Thank you for being amazing!

Dana Fair

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Becky stepped into our department and hit the ground running. She has worked tirelessly to build the AP Art History course and create hands-on photography works shops for her classes. I appreciate her kind and compassionate words of wisdom and her mad Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator skills. LZHS's digital forms better watch out in her presence. Thank you for everything Becky, you are an asset to LZ A + D.

Kristen LaJeunesse

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Nic, thank you so much for helping out with some of my schedule changes, while I was out. I really appreciate all your help and teamwork!

Megan Pozar

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Cara is the best colleague and teammate I could ever ask for! Thank you for always having a positive attitude and approaching tough situations with a good sense of humor. You're amazing!!

From: Dana Fair

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Matt has been so proactive and helpful with all of the issues and changes going on with technology in the art department. I couldn't do it without him!

From: Marion Clauser

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Laura helped lay out a written assessment for a student who had lost his graphic organizer for me so I could support the student in Academic Skills. I had no idea what direction to go in terms of helping this student, and she walked me through the assessment step by step so that we could get it done! I couldn't have done it without her guidance!

From: Stefanie Cahill

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mikhail is always there for a laugh and a good joke. he is a comedic legend. #LongLiveLordMekaelian

From: cayla freedman and matt langlie

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Pollie is so kind whenever I need to figure out paperwork, forms, scheduling, etc. Thank you, Pollie, for all your assistance!
From: Cindy Malin

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Carl, thank you for all of your support with registration when I was out. I really appreciate you meeting with my students and helping me out!
From: Megan Pozar

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Matt is a tremendous colleague! Being new to LZHS, I am often a bit befuddled about how things work, where things are, who is who and so much more! I have found that Matt not only knows most of the answers, if he does not, he will find out and let me know! As an amazing addition to his helpfulness, he is quick to smile, laugh or make what might be awkward for me - a "no problem" situation! I can't thank him enough for making my time here as uncomplicated as possible! You rock Matt!
From: Becky Roppelt

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Thank you to Annette for keeping us grounded. You are the safe foundation for our EL students and the rock of the EL/Bilingual team! Also, you are a fantastic welcoming committee and fixer of all problems!

From: Julie Adelman

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Megan is constantly going above and beyond for her students. She makes an effort to form strong relationships with students and families, even under the most challenging circumstances. Megan is frequently one of the first people to arrive and last to leave in our office. Megan always puts her students' needs first and is just amazing at her job!

From: Nina Kothari

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Michelle, thank you for being the ultimate collaborator each and everyday! It is so nice to have someone in the building to lean on and bounce ideas off of when I am feeling stuck. It is also super cute when we unintentionally match on spirit days. I could not do this job without you!

From: Nina Kothari

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Thank you for all that you do for our students and our psych/sw team. Julie has been such a strong advocate for our team's needs this year. Your efforts do not go unnoticed! Thanks for being the best :)

From: Nina Kothari

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Jeff is always patient with Owen and listens to all of his stories. In addition he always lets Owen borrow his charger 9th period and Owen really appreciates that. Thank you!!

From: John White

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Thank you for always taking a special interest in Owen during 8th period gym class. However, play your Queen songs first because otherwise I can’t get him out of the gym until the song is completed. Thanks for all that you do!

From: John White

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Thank you for posting this site for all the affirmations I can get out. There are so many people I am sure there will be somebody I left out, but know you are appreciated. Thank you Jenna

From: John White

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Working with them on the FAME Committee is the biggest blessing. Between the 3 of us, we are able to bounce ideas off each other, create amazing content, and be each others' biggest hype people. Love working with you two!

From: Jamie Cotton

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Mari has been able to step into Cara's maternity role gracefully! She is doing great! We are very happy to have her on the team with us for the rest of the year.
From: Jamie Cotton

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We were able to get through the craziness of registration without a hitch... hopefully. So grateful to have an awesome team!
From: Jamie Cotton

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Thank you for always being patient in dealing with Owen’s attendance issues. Owen and I always feel comfortable when you are adjusting his schedule. You’re the best!

From: John White

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Amanda is always so kind and caring with her students. As a paraprofessional I have no chair to sit in during 7th period because the class is full. She said I could always borrow one from her classroom. I really appreciate it. Those random acts of kindness are huge in my book. Thank you!!

From: John White

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Thank you for always being patient in dealing with Owen’s attendance issues. Owen and I always feel comfortable when you are adjusting his schedule. You’re the best!

From: John White

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John has always shown that safety comes first in his duty as a Security Guard. One time in particular when he opened up a side door for Owen on a very treacherous and slippery day to make sure he got on the bus safely. LZHS is truly lucky to have him patrolling the hallways. Thank you!!

From: John White

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Cara, thank you for all you do to support our EL students (and our EL teachers!) Your support and your patience with my endless requests and questions is invaluable and appreciated more than you could ever know! We are going to miss you while you’re out!

From: Julie Adelman

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Stephanie does an amazing job crafting EL lessons to meet students at every level of English language development. She constantly creates curriculum and instructional plans that blend foundational language learning with literature and writing skills for multiple preps that require new curriculum every year, all while also co-teaching multiple levels of math and supporting students across all subjects during ELL Resource. She does an incredible job with the neverending workload!

From: Julie Adelman

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Cara thanks so much for all you do to make sure students are all placed appropriately. Layering student language needs on top of graduation requirements can make for an extra special complication and we really appreciate how hard you work to make sure everyone is placed where they need to be. Thanks for being so awesome!!!

From: Stephanie Hunsberger

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Because Frey gets lunch every Frey-day for the dean's office and is always willing to assist us with any situation.

From: Jenna Samp & Joe Haney

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Julie has demonstrated the districts' value of perseverance. She injured her back during a field trip and has been impacting lives at the school everyday. Hats off to you Julie!

From: Jeff Kettinger

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Thank you all for doing the absolute most during registration. I appreciate everyone that was able to check in and make sure I was done with my students after you were done with yours. I am also EXTRA appreciative for everyone who was able to meet with my students when I had meetings or a crisis. I love knowing that we all have each other's backs, even in our busiest time of year. You all are fantastic, and we make a great team!

From: Ann Lustig

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Thank you so much for all of your support and motivation in helping update FAME this year. I could not have done this without you! Thank you for taking so much time out of your days to help make this program something new and exciting. Our newest batch of leaders is amazing, and I'm so glad you were there to interview them with me!

From: Ann Lustig

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Kristen has been a super support for me as I have been learning my way around LZHS and my new Division! Her strong commitment to continually move our department forward in the larger scope of student needs and future learning has been an inspiration for me. Add to that her caring and nurturing instincts, and I couldn't be in better hands as I grow here at LZHS! Thank you Kristen!

From: Becky Roppelt

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Marion and Steve are simply AWESOME! Not only have they always been able to help me when I am in a frustrating battle with technology - but they are also the friendliest and most cheerful life savers I have ever met!

From: Becky Roppelt

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Your consistent passion for ongoing learning and evolvement is inspiring and infectious!

From: Brooke Simon

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Your North Star is always what's best for students. Your mind is always focused on how to create the best learning situation for students and how to continually try new approaches, if one is working for students!

From: Brooke Simon

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I can't even begin to explain everything that Ann and Jamie have done for me this year, but in a nutshell, they do everything they can to make life better and work easier. Whether it's taking charge of FAME responsibilities, meeting with some of my students for registration, lending an ear and advice when I need it, or surprising me with flowers and a Starbucks pumpkin loaf, they have made being pregnant and working a whole lot more manageable and enjoyable (especially during the counselors' busiest time of year!). Love you both so much!

From: Cara Stronsky

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Jamie, thank you so much for all of your help with registration when I was out. I really appreciate your support!

From: Megan Pozar

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Laura is a great head coach for our Speech and Acting team! I am happy to have worked with her as the assistant coach for the last 2 seasons because I have learned so much from her and we have a lot of fun with the team on the competition circuit!

From: Elizabeth Tise

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Thanks, Jessie, for always magically "whipping up a little somethin" for our classes!

From: Caroline Supataraporn

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Brittany has been so gracious about sharing all of her resources and is just a fabulous person to have on a PLC (and just in general)!

From: Caroline Supataraporn

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For their magical technological skills.

From: Colleen Baird

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Thank you for being such an amazing supervisor! I am so grateful for all the time and effort you spend teaching me the role of a social worker. So happy to be apart of LZHS!

From: Morgan Pierce

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Caroline always lets me talk her ear off about everything and anything! I love seeing the creative projects that she makes for her kids and she is always there to give advice. I appreciate you, Caroline!

From: Cayla Freedman

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Marcus makes my day every day with his humor and sarcasm. I know I can ask him anything and he will help me out or give me advice. Thanks Marcus!!!

From: Cayla Freedman

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Thank you for helping me figure out a Google issue that my brain wouldn't let me figure out!
From: Stefanie Cahill

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For always offering assistance, covering duties, collaborating, and working together like a dream!

From: McKenna Serowka

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Thanks for helping me actualize my Spanish 1 poem mini unit, and for all the help and support you provide us all!

From: Elise Katter

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Emily is so creative and fun - she makes learning more engaging for her students and for mine too :) Thanks for boosting my lesson plans!

From: Elise Katter

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He makes a great spinach pie!

From: Annette Shaffer

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It is always a pleasure working with Linda! She is always willing to take time to have a conversation and answer questions that come up. She has made me feel welcome since day one and gives that same energy to all of her students!

From: Caroline Supataraporn

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These two "Techies" deserve a HUGE SHOUT OUT for being available at any given time to help us with our tech issues, printer and cartridge replacements and to answer perhaps the same question on different days from the same person - me! I appreciate your immediate help and always enjoy your exit emails when leaving for a meeting. I wish I knew one third of what you know - only so that I wouldn't have to "bug" you so much! Thanks for all you do!

From: Helen Rzasa

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Jenna, you deserve this Shout Out for all the great ideas, fun crafts for students and staff to engage in; you search for interesting speakers that help students perhaps think about a certain career path and are always looking for ways for us to gain knowledge on topics that are interesting and thought provoking. While enhancing your professional development, you "gift" us by helping us with ours. You are always pleasant and willing to lend a hand, even with my subs. Thank you!

From: Helen Rzasa

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Justine has been such a wonderful and supportive resource, especially with this being my first year in District 95. She takes time to listen to my questions and concerns, and goes above and beyond to make sure I get answers I need. She is amazingly collaborative, always willing to help and it’s been a pleasure having her as a coworker and mentor.

From: Caroline Supataraporn

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Thanks Mr. Dunbar on creating the facility schedule for the PE department this semester. It is organized, gives all classes an opportunity to stay in the same gym throughout the day, and is color coded per class! You're AWESOME!

From: Jessica Acevedo

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For sharing his knowledge of the guitar with his morning guitar group!!

From: Andrew McCurley