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We are going to miss you soooo much here at AES! Thank you for bringing light here!

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THANK YOU, TSE, FOR EVERYTHING!!!

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Kelly has done an amazing job in her role as literacy coach this year! She has truly made me feel so supported and seen. There were many times she stepped into teaching a lesson, handled behaviors or just gave me a moment to breath. THANK YOU!!!

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For going above and beyond for her art students. Thankful to have her as a friend!

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The staff at Southview Preschool is amazing.  They work hard each and every day to provide for our littlest ACS kiddos.  It has been a privilege and pleasure to work with them over the past two years.  I will remember each and every staff member and their impact on my life FOREVER!

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The staff at Southview Preschool is amazing.  They work hard each and every day to provide for our littlest ACS kiddos.  It has been a privilege and pleasure to work with them over the past two years.  I will remember each and every staff member and their impact on my life FOREVER!

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LOVE SONIA

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You are appreciated. You are seen. You are loved. Treat yourself with kindness as we get through ILEARN, NWEA, and IREAD-3 retakes.

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Shout out to Robyn Schuette, 4th grade teacher at TSE, who has inspired a group of kids to overhaul a neglected garden space. Under her guidance, 4th graders have worked daily at recess, pulling weeds, laying soil, working together, and learning, all while revitalizing a forgotten space. Well done, Robyn, for embracing their curiosity and willingness to contribute to our school!

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I just want everyone to know that I feel extremely supported by the principals at AIS. They listen and help provide solutions. These three individuals are wonderful humans, and I'm happy that they were brought together to lead our school.

C. Peters
C. Chapman
M. Bartmas

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THANK YOU BOTH for the life-saving frozen Coke!

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Shout out to Jordan Hervey for creating an amazing Black History Month activity for your students!

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THANK YOU, Christy, for doing such a fabulous job of preparing us for the upcoming testing season! Your organization and hard work are truly appreciated!

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Mrs. Cobb is doing a WONDERFUL job at Valley Grove. All of us teachers appreciate your hard work, it does NOT go unnoticed. I personally have NEVER felt so appreciated and valued in a school before. It feels good to hear compliments from your admin.

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Darci helps out in so many ways : tutor, tech, friend! Plus she's a phenomenal art teacher! So glad to have her at VGE!

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Shout out to this girl for being so patient with me getting started with our now reading program!! She never makes me feel slopw or wrong! Thank you Michele for your patience and kindness through this ONGOING process!

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The VGE custodial staff does an excellent job keeping our building clean and building rapport with our students. Mr. Jeff is teaching citizenship and respect with his lunchroom contest, and Mr. Norm and Mr. Donnie always find ways to interact positively with students. Keep up the great work!

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These two teachers and their paras had an amazing ART and MUSIC show for their students and their families. It was a great event. The families from these a.m. and p.m. classes filled the entire bleacher sections, the chairs and many were standing. WAY TO PACK A HOUSE!

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Phil & Gina have opened their home to an exchange student who needed an emergency placement. These two wonderful people truly have generous hearts!

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We love the "Whatever it takes" mindset at Tenth Street:) Go Team!!

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We love the "Whatever it takes" mindset at Tenth Street:) Go Team!!

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K-2 teachers, you have been nothing but amazing this school year! With big changes taking place- you all didn't miss a beat. Thank you for being willing to shift your mindset and go the extra mile to make changes all while keeping your student's best interests in mind! You guys rock!

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Linda has invested in building a relationship and supporting a student who has had chronic attendance issues with the goal to help him be at school more consistently and to know how much he is cared for. She checks in with this student each day, providing love and encouragement and even helps him practice reading skills, all while doing her job as a registrar in a very busy office!

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The whole Valley Grove Team has been so welcoming & has made this mid-year transition very smooth. Thank you, thank you!! Shoutout to Mr. Bryant and Mrs. Cobb as well, it so great to have wonderful staff like you all!!! Wishing you all the very best, as the school year continues.

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Mr. Taylor is the best band director!  His students appreciate his sense of humor and especially his jokes 😊 I appreciate that he cares about his students and teaches them how to make music. It's amazing to listen to how much the student musicians learn in a short amount of time. Thank you Mr. Taylor for everything you do for our students!

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Shout out to all of our awesome, flexible, and hard working K-2 teachers in ACS. They've had to adapt and begin learning a new curricular resource mid-year - no easy feat. Your literacy coaches are so proud of you and appreciate your grace during this shift to the science of reading!

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You are doing a great job at stepping up in a new district. I love how you support your staff. Your Christmas gift this year to your staff is very thoughtful and appreciated and the best one most of us have ever received from our administrators!

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You are AMAZING! You go above and beyond for your students and staff! Thank you for coming to our classrooms to support the students and teachers! I have never had an administrator that have came into my classroom to give me a restroom break! I love that you think about us in the classroom!

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Bob, Rodney, and Brian, our TSE custodians, are amazing! They have provided so much support and have gone above and beyond to assist with the set up and clean up of our monthly food distribution.

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You are amazing!! Thank you for decorating our hallway, making things bright and wonderful, teaching all of our students, and just being you! You don’t get enough credit, but you are a super star!

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Shout out to our K-2 and support teams at Tenth Street Elementary as they continue to embrace the Science of Reading initiative.  

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Shout out to our K-2 and support teams at Tenth Street Elementary as they continue to embrace the Science of Reading initiative.  

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Melissa Klabunde continues to be such a wonderful leader in our building. She is a good listener and embraces conversations with the goal to strive to find answers and support for our staff. Fantastic job Melissa!!

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Jennifer Short is a wonderful team player. She has done such a wonderful job as she has transition into her new role as our K-2 resource teacher. 

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Jennifer Short is a wonderful team player. She has done such a wonderful job as she has transition into her new role as our K-2 resource teacher. 

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Nicole provided incredible support to one of her students this week who had a medical issue. She handled the situation with calm, compassion, and quick thinking.

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Stacey has made the TSE Library an AMAZING place for our kids!

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Linda & Lisa are the heartbeat of TSE! They handle visitors & staff with grace, compassion, and humor. Thank you, ladies, for ALL that you do!

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Adding Jennifer to the administrative team at Edgewood has been great! She is a huge help to both staff and students.

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I have been hearing that Michelle Lusher has been a great addition to the Edgewood staff. Staff love having her there, and she is doing a lot to support them.

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Karen has an incredible growth mindset, coming each day with a willingness to try new strategies for addressing academic and behavior challenges her students struggle with. She tries new approaches even when they are outside her comfort zone. I am so impressed by her drive to not give up. She cares about her students' success and celebrates small victories.

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Shout out the amazing team of speech language pathologists that we have here at ACS.  They work tirelessly for the students and staff.  They are the perfect example of "working as a team" to meet "ALL" the needs! (Soooo many needs!)  I couldn't be more proud to lead this department!!!

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AES had a great day celebrating Mr. Hodson's birthday!! It is a great day to be a Mariner!

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She is going above and beyond for our special education students and teachers. Thank you Hannah for being present in buildings and helping during crisis'!

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Thank you Mr. Bryant for your willingness to serve and jump right into a new district and building! Valley Grove is a better place with you leading!

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Shoutout to Jessica Kroll who’s always willing to help kids and teachers any way she can from pitching in with breaks, rounding up sensory items, providing work, break, and testing locations, and supplementing instruction always with a smile and award winning energy. Thanks for all you do!

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A HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Allen, who came to our building late and took over a very difficult classroom. It may not always feel like it, but you're making a HUGE difference!

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Is one of a kind who shows kindness and patience to me and our student’s everyday! Couldn’t ask for a better Resource Teacher, I am glad to work with her each and every day! She’s a marvelous inspiration and I hope one day to be as kind and patient a teacher as she is!

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These two ladies are the backbone of Edgewood.  I miss seeing you everyday.  You both do so much for the school and the kids. You both have made a big difference in the lives of teachers and children everywhere.

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NITA ARNOLD is an amazing para!! So thankful for her help!!

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Great young teacher with high expectations and a big heart!

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Our social worker Mallory Thompson is a super star! Thank you for going beyond and loving our kids here at 10th Street! 

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Our social worker Mallory Thompson is a super star! Thank you for going beyond and loving our kids here at 10th Street! 

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Erskine Elementary wouldn't run near as smooth without Mr. Jordan (best day custodian ever) and Mrs. Kalley (best para ever)!  They go above and beyond daily to help with whatever is needed!

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Erskine Elementary wouldn't run near as smooth without Mr. Jordan (best day custodian ever) and Mrs. Kalley (best para ever)!  They go above and beyond daily to help with whatever is needed!

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Peyton, Melissa, Michelle, Kelly and LeeAnn, Keep up the EXCELLENT work Literacy Coaches! I am so glad to be part of such an amazing, passionate and productive team doing great things for ACS. Keep spreading your sparkle!! #roastbeef

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Mallory Thompson, TSE social worker, is an AMAZING person! The support she provides our students and staff is invaluable. Her strength, selflessness, and desire to truly help others is inspiring. Thank you, Mallory!

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Just want to say thank you to ACS for getting officers for our buildings...and to the officers who have been here each day to support our staff and students. 

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Just want to say thank you to ACS for getting officers for our buildings...and to the officers who have been here each day to support our staff and students. 

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Teri Gift is AMAZING! She is always willing to help our school families in any way that she can. Her kindness and patience with our toughest families is so incredible! Thank you, Teri, for all you do!

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Shout out to Christy Harpold, our AES social worker! She cares deeply for our kids and families, working tirelessly for our community. She is a blessing to our building and everyone who knows her!

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Thank you, Jodi, for organizing the spirit wear sale and pitch in at Valley Grove! I love the positive climate with our school family and am thankful you are leading the way!

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Nita Arnold is rocking her role as a 3rd grade paraeducator at Valley Grove! She jumps in and makes sure teachers and students have everything they need to be successful. So thankful that we can all learn from her 50+ years in education!

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Colette keeps the Southview office running smoothly! She is always a calm voice when things go crazy! She makes Southview a better place!!!

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Ciera is such an awesome teacher! She finds fun ways to make sure all of her students are learning in the best ways they can! She is a super star!

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There are so MANY excellent caring teachers at AIS! I love seeing the creative and positive things happening. A big shout out to our special’s teachers who help out and go BEYOND!

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Deb Rich is the biggest ball of energy I've ever seen! She is an AMAZING Speech Therapist! She goes above and beyond for all the kids! She is the GREATEST!!!

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Stacey Spolyar is the BEST para of all time! She makes everything fun! The students love her and she makes coming to work so much better!

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A huge shoutout to all the amazing 6th grade teachers who have stuck with us through thick and thin over the past 4 years!  You guys rock!
Ellis, Staley, Barnett, Thacker, Bates, Brizendine, Singleton & Sheptoski!!!

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Andrea is so awesome!!! She is making ACS a better place overall with her daily and weekly initiatives. I appreciate every big and little thing she does!

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Lisa is AMAZING!! She goes above and beyond every single day to make TSE the best it can be. I appreciate her so much!

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Great job to all our TSE staff who keep the parent drop off and pick up lines going daily. You all ROCK!! 

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Great job to all our TSE staff who keep the parent drop off and pick up lines going daily. You all ROCK!! 

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Be shout out to our new kindergarten teachers, Amber Smiley and Charli Smith at TSE for coming and leaving each day with positive attitudes!!

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Shout out to Jennifer Hayes for embracing a challenging students and helping him grow unlike before!! Great job!!

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Special thanks to Mrs. Womack for helping with the E2 Bookstore this week! We appreciate you! ~K&J

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Laura Poyer, 4th Grade at Valley Grove, lost her entire 4th grade teaching team this year and has gone above and beyond working with new transition to teaching staff. She has kept extra hours and done the work of about 3 teachers so far to help 4th grade keep going strong at Valley Grove.

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Laura Poyer, 4th Grade at Valley Grove, lost her entire 4th grade teaching team this year and has gone above and beyond working with new transition to teaching staff. She has kept extra hours and done the work of about 3 teachers so far to help 4th grade keep going strong at Valley Grove.

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This team is THE BEST! They are supportive, collaborative, and so much FUN to work with daily! Valentina Sanfilippo, Susan Daoust, Gina King, Carly Gannom

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Jesique Swafford is amazing at what she does best -- organizing data, supporting teachers and helping students make academic gains! She's gone above and beyond at Valley Grove this year with new staff, as well. Thank you, Jes, for all you do!

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Diana does an amazing job working with our students! I have appreciated all her help with leveling students and getting groups started right away. I've already seen progress with so many kiddos!

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Southview is the best mix of both school, and a family! The staff goes above and beyond for all the kiddos, and each other. The director, and office staff are amazing, and there are not enough kind words for the teachers and paras! Keep up the great work Southview!

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We are so excited to welcome you, Mr. Hodson, to Anderson Elementary School! Thank you for becoming a AES Mariner!! AES truly is AMAZING!!

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Sara Filler, Danielle Castor and Karen Griner

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Sara Filler, Danielle Castor and Karen Griner

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A shout out for being the best Literacy Team ever!!!  You guys are ROCK STARS!!!!  Your love for seeing students succeed and passion for supporting teachers has been inspiring!  Thank you!!!

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Karrie has been a para at TSE for many years. She is AMAZING with students and staff alike! Her sunny disposition makes every day better. Thank you, Karrie!

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You are amazing in all you do to work with all your students! You love them, and it shows. You strive to make connections with them and teach them how to be good students.

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Thank you to Megan Tuttle for her role as a behavior consultant! She is doing a great job working with students and staff members. She truly is trying to find the best ways to help our students succeed!

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Mark Bartmas may be one of the best teachers I have had the opportunity to work with at AIS. Truly makes it a great learning environment for his students.

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Our dean at TSE is so fantastic with our students! He is always willing to have conversations with them, building relationships, fostering attitudes of students that want to be at school. I appreciate his restorative and trauma-informed approaches. His love and care for the staff and students in this building does NOT go unnoticed!

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Taryn Bendes has been a great addition to the E2 staff! I see her working tirelessly with her functional skills K-1 class... often missing her own lunch to help her kids and usually joining them most days for specials even if it means missing her prep. I see her dedication and am proud she is a part of the E2 team!

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We love you, Andrea Meadows! Thank you for all of your help and support over the years, we appreciate you!

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We are so thankful for Shane Bryant's leadership at Valley Grove!

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We love Lauren Cobb at Valley Grove! She is doing an amazing job and we are so thankful for her!

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Shout out to Melissa Klabunde for stepping up to help in many ways and for always being so kind and positive.

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Shout out to Sally Miller for helping in so many ways with the food distribution at 10th Street!

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Christy is already doing an AMAZING job as Data Coach!! Never have we had someone step up as she has to do every little thing. She even helps in the cafeteria!! She's doing amazing things!

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Lisa works so hard making sure we have everything we need. She always has a smile or says something funny to keep us going. :)

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Shout out to the Tenth Street office ladies, Linda Erny and Lisa Bangle. They go above and beyond and are the epitome of team players.

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Jeri has been a great addition to the E2 staff. She has been learning her new job as a data coach and jumped in to help whenever the need arises and she always has a smile on her face.

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Shout out to Karen Griner! She has stepped into many classrooms to offer support since school has started and helped with many different situations! So glad to have her in our building here at E2!

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Shoutout to the best custodial staff…NORM, DONNIE, and JEFF at Valley Grove! Our building and classrooms looked great when we returned from summer break! Your hard work is noticed and appreciated!

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Heather Bigoss, now 3rd grade at VGE posts great community resources throughout the year on Dojo that go to all families who use Dojo, offered one-on-one training to use Dojo and coordinates thoughtful gift collections to thank staff members!

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Thank you to our school's social worker, Mallory Thompson for taking lead with our PBIS committee and helping to revamp our PBIS program.  Your leadership is valued and appreciated. 

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Thank you to our school's social worker, Mallory Thompson for taking lead with our PBIS committee and helping to revamp our PBIS program.  Your leadership is valued and appreciated. 

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Kuddos to Stacey Eddinger for getting out our Chromebooks and iPads. She has them organized and pushed out to the classrooms. Thanks for making this happen for us.

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Brad is one of the best and brightest principals in ACS! He has transformed the climate at Anderson Intermediate since becoming principal in 2020. He makes his teachers feel supported and cared for. His memory is impeccable and he is the schedule god. He remembers the smallest details and it will make your jaw drop. When he makes a mistake he doesn’t hide. He owns it and moves on. Most if not all staff in our building respects and cares for him. He was an incredible educator and is a wonderful leader. We are lucky to have him as our leader at AIS.

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Angie Willis has gone above and beyond to make sure the first few days go smoothly for the whole second grade team at Eastside! She is a wonderful para-educator!

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Liz Farmer going above and beyond each and every day. 

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Liz Farmer going above and beyond each and every day. 