GRCA Shout-Outs 22-23!! by Great River Connections Academy

Thank you Colleen for your incredible patience and help!

nakrausnick — 2022-08-31 12:15:15 UTC

Mr. Hyland is rocking it!

2022-08-31 12:30:03 UTC

Way to take the bull by the horns and jump in with both feet. You're doing great!

Huge Shoutout to Jen Myers for her help with KRA testing over the summer!!

2022-08-31 12:33:45 UTC

Lesley

2022-08-31 12:35:08 UTC

As always... helpful in finding us the information we need and helping us navigate the beginning of the school year! Thanks for all you do!

We love our counselors

2022-08-31 12:46:17 UTC

You are doing a great job and we couldn't function without you!

Thank you Laura for helping get this year off to a great start

2022-08-31 13:11:48 UTC

Me when I realize that I work with the best group of educators/colleagues!!

GRCA_Staff — 2022-09-07 19:33:38 UTC

Shout out to Cindy Kisamore! You are rocking it in nearpod and your kids are super engaged. Keep it up!!

GRCA_Staff — 2022-09-09 15:05:38 UTC

K/1 Rocks

2022-09-09 16:04:12 UTC

Thank you to the K/1 team for being such a great team to work with. We're going to have a great year!

Michele & Marisa

2022-09-12 13:06:26 UTC

2nd grade is "rocking" it and is always willing to work through challenges.

Awesome Job, High School Team!!

2022-09-14 12:01:27 UTC

Just wanted to give a quick shout out to our fabulous team at the high school! They have made a ton of on time welcome calls, tested numerous students, and have helped families get off to a strong start this year!

HS English- YOU ALL ROCK!

ehannah7 — 2022-09-14 13:01:59 UTC

Thanks for sharing such great ideas. You are the best!!!

Way to go HS Math!

2022-09-14 13:03:01 UTC

Welcome Nick Pinz!

nakrausnick — 2022-09-14 13:03:12 UTC

You will rock!

Randi- You rock!!

ehannah7 — 2022-09-14 13:03:31 UTC

Thanks for sharing your ideas on how to use Nearpod and Canva. You are so creative and fabulous!

Thank You Sarah!!

2022-09-14 13:04:14 UTC

THank you for the tip on pro keys! I am grading so much faster now!

Welcome Amanda V and Nick! You will love working here!

2022-09-14 13:04:38 UTC

Great job- Lisa Rea

2022-09-14 13:06:02 UTC

Your report was very informative!

Thanks to Amanda Ambrogio for all of her help!

2022-09-14 13:06:07 UTC

To all new teachers...

2022-09-14 13:06:26 UTC

It is not easy to start teaching here-- so much to learn! We are so glad you are here and just keep swimming!!

Chevawn Sluzewski

2022-09-14 13:13:36 UTC

Being the 12th grade English teacher is a big task and you do a fantastic job! Your students are lucky to have you!

Amber Gonyea

2022-09-14 13:17:07 UTC

You are a true rockstar! Being a full time counselor and mama to 3 kiddos with a deployed hubby, you are one of the hardest workers I know! We are blessed to have you at GRCA!

Alana Pustay

2022-09-14 13:18:59 UTC

Thank you for all your help training up the new counseling team! That's no small task and you have nailed it!

Amy Harrison

2022-09-14 13:20:21 UTC

We are so glad you joined the counseling team!!

HS English :)

2022-09-14 14:27:23 UTC

Michelle Foushee

2022-09-14 14:59:21 UTC

Lesley!

2022-09-14 18:13:52 UTC

Thank you for your support and answering all of my questions without getting annoyed! :)

Melodie Tingler

2022-09-16 16:35:49 UTC

You are a gem! Thank you for all you do for the counseling department!

Kindergarten and 1st grade team!

2022-09-20 22:54:06 UTC

Thank you for being my lifeline as I start this school year, brand new! Always answering my questions and helping any time I need it! Also, collaborating and sharing all of your great ideas!-Karley

Thank you Marisa for all of the materials you have shared with the K-3 team.

2022-09-26 12:22:07 UTC

Middle School Team

mgilmour2 — 2022-09-27 12:19:33 UTC

Keep on keeping on...we got this, and each other.

Shout out to Lea and Morgan for catching on fast!

acapotosto — 2022-09-28 12:20:40 UTC

GRCA Admin Assistants!!!!

abarron48 — 2022-09-28 12:57:55 UTC

Melodie, Brie, Elizabeth you guys are the most helpful and wonderful team ever!! So happy that I get to be a part of our admin assistant family <3

Thanks to Marisa for working so hard to support GRCA's 2nd grade learners. They are lucky to have you!

2022-10-03 17:19:49 UTC

Jason - thank you for being a strong leader of GRCA and for always supporting your staff!

2022-10-07 17:05:21 UTC

Shout out to Chelle!

2022-10-07 17:28:13 UTC

Chelle has been using Nearpod like a rock-star and sharing other resources with the sped team! Hit us with that KNOWLEDGE, Chelle!

Brandy- inspired daily by the lengths you go to- to not only work with your students on the academic stuff but also help them work through some truly tough life stuff!

2022-10-07 17:31:16 UTC

Amy R! Your attitude and approach with middle school students is awesome! You clearly not only connect with them but also their families. Keep'em laughing and learning <3

2022-10-07 17:36:39 UTC

Great job Morgan!

2022-10-07 17:42:16 UTC

Morgan has been a great addition to our K-5 Sped team! Keep up the the good work!

6th graders LOVE Mr.Hyland!!

2022-10-07 17:43:41 UTC

Welcome to HS Angie!!

2022-10-07 17:45:21 UTC

Barb is a Credit Recovery Rockstar

2022-10-07 17:50:30 UTC

Jenn Fillipovich

2022-10-07 17:52:24 UTC

I continue to be impressed with the amount of time you spend with families ensuring that they understand expectations and ultimately, setting them up for success!

Shout out to Meg

2022-10-07 17:55:08 UTC

You take so much time and thought into your interactions with students. Even group sessions feel like they are 1:1s because every student is seen and heard by you.

Abby- We can never thank you enough for all the time you've given guiding us as an entire team of newbs. You are amazing and we are so lucky to have you and your knowledge!

2022-10-14 15:38:53 UTC

Jen and Victoria,

2022-10-17 13:13:12 UTC

IS's have had a crazy start to the school year with enrollment numbers, but you've continued to look for ways to support us and always have our backs. Thank you!!

Terry is a superstar!

2022-10-24 14:29:23 UTC

Thank you for always being willing to jump into Google Meet to brainstorm or solve any crazy issues, no questions asked. You are so APPRECIATED!

Honored to Work with All

2022-10-24 15:30:17 UTC

As an administrator, I feel honored to work with my team and the entire staff. Our TBs only emphasize how amazing you all are with your students.

Michele Huber- Thanks for all the resources you have shared!

2022-10-25 13:03:14 UTC

Testing Rockstars!

2022-10-26 12:23:20 UTC

Thanks to everyone who went out for P-SAT/3rd Grade/KRA Testing!! I know testing can be stressful but I appreciate everyone for jumping in with both feet and making the most of the situtation!! Our students and I appreciate each and every one of you!!

Yay, Abby!

2022-10-31 14:41:04 UTC

A parent could not sing your praises enough for your patience and time. You have made a difference!

Samantha is Amazing!

2022-11-01 19:24:34 UTC

You have a heart of gold and are dedicated to helping your students.

Many thanks to Mellody, Chelle and Rudy for enhancing webmail features for us!! Such a helpful tool!!

2022-11-07 13:22:01 UTC

Thank you Holly and Chevawn

2022-11-07 13:34:59 UTC

Thanks so much for all your hard work with the Sped kids. It has been and is greatly appreciated!

Beth Brown- Thanks for sharing helpful resources!

msensibello1 — 2022-11-10 14:43:53 UTC

Welcome to Kim Gordon to the MS team! We are so excited for you to be a part of our team :)

kniederhiser — 2022-11-17 18:38:38 UTC

2022-11-17 18:54:54 UTC

Shout out to Lindsey K! She is catching on fast and is doing a great job with the 5th graders!

Chelle Belmonte

2022-12-02 17:03:07 UTC

Thanks for all your hard work at OST testing.

Kim Hadden

2022-12-07 13:34:08 UTC

You are making a HUGE difference with your students!

Thank you, Katie Niederhiser!

kigordon — 2022-12-07 14:13:11 UTC

Big, HUGE, mega shout out to Katie. I've only been with GRCA for a month and Katie has been an incredible mentor and resource as I've been getting myself back into the swing of teaching. Her tech game is strong and I am so grateful to glean from her knowledge and expertise! Thank you, Katie, and to my 7/8 team! Everyone here has truly been so helpful and I am grateful to be teaching again!

Jason is the real deal

2023-01-06 13:20:15 UTC

Jason is the most patient person I have ever met. He listens, brainstorms, and works hard to meet the needs of his staff.

Laura, Thank you for being an amazing supervisor!

2023-01-09 20:17:30 UTC

Laura, thank you for always taking the time to listen! I am so thankful that you genuinely care about our students and their families.

2023-01-21 12:21:52 UTC

2023-01-23 13:48:48 UTC

Antoine, Lesley, Colleen- thank you for your guidance and kindness.

Michelle Foushee

2023-01-23 14:09:14 UTC

Shout out to Michelle for always going above and beyond for her students! GRCA is lucky to have you!

Michele Huber: You are a huge assets to GRCA and 2nd Grade, Thank you for all you do and all the resources you share.

2023-02-16 14:36:02 UTC

Amber Gonyea

2023-02-17 17:58:20 UTC

Thank you for caring so much about our students and for all your hard work!

Amy Casenhiser

2023-02-17 17:59:54 UTC

Teaching Math isn't easy but you do a fantastic job!

Brooke Porter

2023-02-17 18:01:16 UTC

Thank you for all you do for our elementary and middle school students! You are appreciated!!

Lesley Maxey

2023-02-17 18:02:44 UTC

Thank you for all your help, kindness and patience!

Maria

2023-02-17 18:08:41 UTC

Thank you for always being ready to help!!

Sally Bickett

2023-02-17 18:10:35 UTC

Sally always has the answers! Thanks for being so helpful!

Bridget Dennis

2023-02-17 18:22:55 UTC

Great job jumping into teaching English midyear! It has to have been a stressful way to start, but you're rocking it! We appreciate you!

Nancy

2023-02-17 20:03:59 UTC

You are wonderful with your students and families and a great addition to our staff!

Sally Bickett

2023-03-02 14:32:54 UTC

Thank you SO MUCH for always being so helpful and for having such a positive attitude with the 8th grade students who have IEPs! You always look for the best in each one of them, they love you, and we think you are awesome!!

BJ

2023-03-10 18:17:28 UTC

You do a fantastic job with Renaissance and reaching out to your students. You rock!

Lesley

2023-03-10 20:25:16 UTC

Just a simple.....THANK YOU!!! Thank you for being understanding and immensely helpful....Because this IS thinks you are simply the best!