Hive Fives! by

Kristin Hutt

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-02 17:04:58 UTC

Awesome job figuring out how to convert PDFs into Word docs on Adobe Pro!

Lindsy Evans

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-02 17:05:44 UTC

Great work problem solving a tricky enrollment situation!

Tanya Robinson

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-02 17:06:34 UTC

Fantastic effort related to "jumping right in" to begin your work with our students at CRES.

Krystle Catell

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-02 17:08:14 UTC

Amazing work responding to questions with some of the fastest response times on the team!

Ben Pierce

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-02 18:23:56 UTC

Awesome work implementing supportive and engaging learning sessions with some of our trickier students!

Caleb Wallace

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-08 00:10:13 UTC

For his infinite patience with walking so many students through the very complicated steps of preparing a Biology Lab report in time for the end of quarter grades. Caleb has a really lovely way of helping a student by empowering them to learn the skills for themselves to be able to apply them for future tasks.

Laurie Dodge

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-08 00:11:34 UTC

Laurie Dodge deserves a shout out for her empathy and kindness shown to a student who was trying to complete work before having to leave school for a few days to visit a family member who was going into hospice. Laurie provided just the right support that this student needed to not be stressed by school work and to have a supportive environment to process his emotions in.

Chipper O'Connell

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-08 00:11:59 UTC

Chipper O'Connell deserves a shout out for her ability to motivate students and for her kindness and support to her co-workers through well timed candy deliveries, a good dad joke, and a warm smile.

Monique Kady

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-08 00:13:40 UTC

Monique is the epitome of a calm, cool, and collected educator. When faced with challenges in IEP meetings, or other times, she doesn't panic and applies her knowledge of special education and her students to help the team develop solutions. Awesome!

Deb Harbaugh and Kristen Shackelford

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-08 00:15:54 UTC

Great work both in regards to joining our CRMS and CHRHS teams to provide OT services to our students and to make our OT programming more effective and efficient. So lucky to have you both!

Michael Chasse

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-16 16:52:29 UTC

Sending a shout out to Michael for writing a grant to obtain fishing gear for the Rising Tide Project's students! Awesome!

Lauren Liuzza

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-16 16:56:30 UTC

Awesome job demonstrating patience and kindness in the face of some really challenging student behavior this week!

Kirsten Silden

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-16 16:59:04 UTC

Sending a shout out to Kirsten Silden for her endless positivity and resilient attitude (regardless of what is thrown (meant figuratively) at her)!

Adam Harter-Ives

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-16 17:00:12 UTC

Fantastic job remaining calm and student focused during some challenging parent conversations this week!

Hannah Luken

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-16 17:01:26 UTC

Nice work balancing evaluations and IEP meetings between two different districts this week (and prior weeks too)!

Tanya Robinson

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-29 23:35:55 UTC

Tanya Robinson, a recent addition to the CRES special education team, efficiently distributed the IEP prep form, providing the team with time and information to guide the IEP process. She led the IEP meeting with skill and professionalism. We are so thrilled to have her on our team!

Ashley Catapano-Kangas

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-29 23:36:49 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ashley for recently writing a fantastic IEP that was comprehensive, student focused, and perfectly crafted. Nice work!

Krista Scott

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-29 23:38:00 UTC

Krista is doing an awesome job balancing her role as a new teacher at CRMS with... wait for it... jury duty!

Alex Amoroso

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-29 23:39:56 UTC

Congrats to one of our top two FREEZE DANCE WINNERS! I appreciated your skill, your team spirit, and your willingness to participate! Rock on!

Jen Burgess

jessicayates4 — 2023-11-29 23:41:36 UTC

Congrats to one of our top two FREEZE DANCE WINNERS! I appreciated your positive attitude, strategy, and overall sense of fun! Great job!

Joel Gabriele

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-06 16:28:41 UTC

Sending a shout out to Joel for his fantastic effort to apply IEP feedback and subsequently create a great IEP!

Ana Alley

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-06 16:29:38 UTC

Hive Five to Ana for weathering a somewhat contentious IEP meeting and maintaining a laser focus on what was best for the student!

Andrew Grady

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-06 16:30:24 UTC

Sending a shout out to Andrew for his ability to collect and communicate present level data regarding a new student!

Lisa Delfino

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-06 16:31:11 UTC

Sending a shout out to Lisa for receiving some super positive recognition from the parent of one of her students!

Jessie Robinson

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-06 16:33:03 UTC

Sending a shout out to Jessie for her positivity, her great work with kids, and excellent presentation skills in IEP meetings!

Jacalyn Williams

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-13 16:46:48 UTC

Sending Jacalyn a shout out for her ability to create a positive, safe, supportive, study hall where everyone supports and cares about one another. So cool!

Lisa Delfino

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-13 16:47:44 UTC

Sending a shout out to Lisa Delfino for recently conducting a classroom observation for a colleague who was out sick. Super kind!

Krystle Catell

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-13 16:49:42 UTC

Sending a shout out to Krystle for her flexibility in regards to adding an unexpected student to her caseload! So grateful!

Allison Carrier

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-13 16:52:24 UTC

Sending a shout out to Allison for her positivity, her clear dedication to her students, and her willingness to self-reflect. She is an awesome team member!

Rita Ackley

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-13 16:55:00 UTC

Sending a shout out to Rita for providing dynamic, engaging instruction to students in the regular education classroom setting. Fantastic!

Emily Long

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-20 15:56:36 UTC

Sending a great big shout out to Emily Long! She has been working her tail off lately, picking up extra bus shifts and exhibiting a TON of patience while working one on one with a student. Emily is a very important member of the Explorer's Team at CRES! Awesome job!

Carol Pelletier

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-20 15:59:13 UTC

Sending a shout out to Carol Pelletier, who has really rocked her new job as a case manager this year- she is always quick with a smile for her students and makes everyone feel welcome. Rock on, Carol!

Autumn Brown

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-20 20:45:53 UTC

Sending a shout out to Autumn Brown, who is working as one of our special education tutors. Autumn demonstrates considerable talent for connecting with, and educating, some of our most unique learners, and has proven to be an invaluable resource for our team. Rock on, Autumn!

Deb Northgraves

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-20 20:47:43 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ms. Deb, who is also working as one of our special education tutors. She does a fabulous job educating our most unique students, and brings a refreshing (and no-nonsense) approach to her work. Awesome job!

Jeni Mason

jessicayates4 — 2023-12-20 20:51:27 UTC

Recognizing the great work Jeni did to set up a job for her students at Central Office... It is wonderful to see her students provided with the opportunity to contribute to the greater good. (Not to mention the fun we have visiting with them when they stop by the office!). Nice job!

Danielle Patten

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-04 16:09:20 UTC

Sending a shout out to Danielle for her persistence regarding the completion of a classroom observation and for her great questions regarding the process!

Ana Alley

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-04 16:14:14 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ana for working with me to set up an 8th to 9th grade transition pre-meeting with HAL special education teachers!

Eric Kormann

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-04 16:17:29 UTC

Sending a shout out to Eric for thinking outside of the box and being extra creative to help keep a student engaged in their school program!

Krista Scott

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-04 16:19:34 UTC

Sending a shout out to Krista Scott for being proactive and already thinking about 8th to 9th grade transition meetings! Rock on!

Ashleigh Avila

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-04 16:21:11 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ash for being patient, resourceful, and extra supportive during a student's math instructional time. Awesome job!

Everyone

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-11 14:59:58 UTC

Sending a shout out to everyone this week for your understanding regarding my illness. I really appreciate your kindness and apologize for the inconvenience!

Alex Amoroso

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-18 17:28:22 UTC

Sending a shout out to Alex for conducting an evaluation for a student at another school. Way to be a team player!

Hannah Luken

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-18 17:29:26 UTC

Sending a shout out to Hannah for recently doing a fabulous (and thorough) job completing a tricky LD document!

Jessie Robinson

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-18 17:43:47 UTC

Sending a shout out to Jessie for the succinct, data focused student performance summary she gave at a recent IEP meeting! Nice work!

Tara Miller

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-18 17:45:42 UTC

Sending a shout out to Tara for the fastest turn around from IEP meeting determination to submission of a Parental Consent... EVER! Wow, is she fast! Nice work!

Lisa Delfino

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-18 17:47:14 UTC

Sending a shout out to Lisa Delfino for her willingness to advocate for one of her peers! Awesome!

Sophie Payson-Rand

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-22 19:19:01 UTC

Sending a shout out to Sophie for adding her positivity, experience, and wealth of skills and knowledge to the Rising Tide Project Team!

Jon Moro

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-22 19:19:47 UTC

Sending a shout out to Jon Moro for (1) his awesome basketball coaching abilities, (2) his friendly greetings, and (3) his willingness to share the great work he is doing with our students! Fantastic!

Monique Kady

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-22 19:21:34 UTC

Sending a shout out to Monique for her focused, no-nonsense approach to tasks. There is never any doubt that she will get what needs to be done...done!

Molly MacIntosh

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-22 19:23:02 UTC

Sending a shout out to Molly for her ability to spin multiple plates at one time - and smiling for the duration!

Channa Schroff

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-24 02:36:41 UTC

Sending a shout out to Channa for working to quickly adjust to the exit of a team member and to create a schedule that supports her students, and the team. Nice job!

Explorers Staff

jessicayates4 — 2024-01-24 20:25:49 UTC

Sending a special shout out from Kirsten Silden to her entire Explorers team! She shares that she couldn't do it without them, and each and every one of them deserves a big shout of Thanks, and Awesomeness! Rock on, everyone!

Joel Gabriele

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-01 03:09:12 UTC

Sending a shout out to Joel for his gracious response when I missed a meeting I had scheduled with him. He demonstrated great flexibility, and I am so appreciative of his understanding. Rock on!

Megin Chaples

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-01 03:11:15 UTC

Sending a shout out to Megin Chaples for her efforts to go above and beyond for a student in tutoring. She truly is contributing to all aspects of the student's program - from relationship building to transportation. Awesome!

Allison Dillon and Emily Long

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-01 03:14:09 UTC

Sending a shout out Allison Dillon and Emily Long from Explorers! They did an awesome job today using the least restrictive interventions necessary to maintain the safety of a student who was VERY reluctant to come back into school from the playground. AND they were positive and supportive throughout the incident. Fantastic work!

Dan Wiley

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-01 03:16:27 UTC

Sending a shout out to Dan for taking the initiative to take the lead in a class that was unexpectedly without a sub. He did a great job guiding the students through their projects, and his efforts were even recognized by building admin. Nice job!

Iride Piechocki

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-01 03:19:54 UTC

Sending a shout out to Iride for efforts to "dig" into a student's file and problem solve appropriate next steps in regards to programming and evaluation. Her attention to detail, and proactive approach to a tricky situation, are much appreciative! Fantastic!

Nikole Seeger

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-08 23:52:03 UTC

Sending a shout out to Nikole for her willingness to "drop everything" and unexpectedly cover an IEP meeting for me this week. It all worked out but her team spirit was awesome! Rock on!

Allison Carrier

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-08 23:55:44 UTC

Sending a shout out to Allison for going above and beyond to support students at CRES. She has been driving to pick up a student while waiting for special transportation to start. She is supporting a struggling general education student through consultation, as well as direct classroom support. She regularly turns her office into a project space, a napping space, or an anything-students-need space. Wow!

Amanda Gaudet

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-08 23:56:53 UTC

Sending a shout out to Amanda for her work to consider ways she can collaborate with her peers to align services, share goals, and institute co-treatment practices. Go team!

Deb Harbaugh

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-08 23:59:36 UTC

Sending a shout out to Deb for her exhaustive search for assistive technology designed to support a student's very unique needs. So grateful!

CHRHS Special Ed Ambassadors: Lisa, Jacalyn, Lindsy, Iride, and Ana

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-09 00:07:48 UTC

Sending a shout out to our CHRHS Special Ed Ambassadors for welcoming the 8th grade special educators from Hope, Appleton, and Lincolnville and for engaging in collaborative conversations. I was so proud of our team! Yee haw!

Eric Kormann

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-14 14:17:13 UTC

Sending a shout out to Eric for being incredibly self-aware and introspective. Rock on!

Allison Carrier, Monique Kady, Hannah Luken, Tara Miller, Channa Schroff

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-14 14:18:32 UTC

Sending a shout to these folks for being open, honest, and willing to talk about the "hard stuff" in order to even further enhance supports for our kids. I have so much respect for you!

Ally Gabriele

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-14 14:47:34 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ally for demonstrating amazing patience and perseverance with a challenging student. She did a fantastic job of getting the student "unstuck" and moving in the right direction. Awesome!

Ben Pierce

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-14 15:00:42 UTC

Sending a shout out to Ben Pierce for his efforts to implement creative and engaging programming for a certain student. It's a huge task and we appreciate it! Awesome!

The Rising Tide Team (Megin Chaples, Michael Chasse, Joel Gabriele, Celia Jones, Eric Kormann, Sophie Payson-Rand, Iride Piechocki, Josh Sepe)

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-14 15:04:26 UTC

Sending a HUGE shout out to the Rising Tide Team for their work to onboard THREE new students recently, one of whom is associated with some considerable complexities. The way they pulled together on behalf of these students is heartwarming, to say the least. Thank you for ALL you do!

Heather Bassett

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-16 16:16:01 UTC

Sending a shout out to the newest member of our LIFE Program! Heather has shared so much of her knowledge with the program. She not only brings kindness and caring to the young adult learners, she also gives support to the program staff with her expertise in autism. Rock on!

Krista Scott

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-20 15:04:32 UTC

Sending a shout out to Krista Scott for demonstrating what appeared to be an amazing level of patience and tolerance with her students! Rock on!

Lorraine Hall

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-20 15:05:57 UTC

Sending a shout out to Lorraine Hall for working so hard to ensure her students remain connected to the Camden community from all the way over in Union! Nice job!

Chipper O'Connell

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-20 18:18:48 UTC

Sending a shout out to Chipper O'Connell for her steadfast approach to instruction, her calm demeanor, and the fact that she always seems to know what every student should be doing. It's amazing!

Tara Mercer

jessicayates4 — 2024-02-20 18:21:36 UTC

Sending a shout out to Tara Mercer for joining the team "midstream" and demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of the ever-changing landscape at CRES. Nice work!