SASED Shout Outs and Celebrations by Kim Dryier https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq Let's use this board to share our professional or personal celebrations as well as to provide our colleagues shout outs for going above and beyond. en-us 2024-11-08 16:17:58 UTC 2026-10-23 20:46:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f389.png kdryier https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3208525826 This Shout Out goes to Senga Lowe! She is awesome! I would not be able to survive without her!

]]> 2024-11-08 16:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3208525826 kdryier https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3208530412 2024-11-08 16:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3208530412 Shout out to LESLIE BENTLEY!! She is the absolute best addition to the SIIS (AT/PD) Team. She is so organized and proactive. We love having her. PLUS she is an excellent singer :) https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3230365804 2024-11-22 18:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3230365804 DHH TEAM EC!! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3230396913 Thank you to all the members of DHH Team ECC! I’m feeling proud!! Our parent teacher conferences were so positive and wonderful! There was much happiness and joy shared about student progress! This is a direct reflection of how invested our staff and our families are in supporting students! I feel grateful to be a part of such an impactful team. Let’s keep it up!!!

]]> 2024-11-22 18:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3230396913 Shout out to Chris Miller!! SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3233069399 Chris is so wonderful! She is always so helpful and always has by back! She is not just a coworker, but a friend! She makes every day I come to work a better day!

]]> 2024-11-25 13:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3233069399 Special thanks to Patti Kaden! SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3233633245 Thank you for your extreme generosity and kind heart in helping all of these families for Thanksgiving! You are a rock star!

]]> 2024-11-25 20:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3233633245 Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Thanksgiving meals for SASED families! and a special thanks to Chris Miller, Dana Gerus, Veena Jose, Leslie Bentley, and Joan Burger for helping deliver the items! SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3236867462 Successful delivery of meals to 15 families. It's so wonderful to be part of a team that embodies the true meaning of teamwork!

]]> 2024-11-27 14:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3236867462 Shout out to Jessica Holle for being the best co-worker. We miss her. https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3256396121 2024-12-12 00:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3256396121 Winter Cheer https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269048019 A big thank you to Sammie Bolin at Pathways program! At a recent PD staff listed the strengths of each student. She transformed the scribbled butcher block paper into colorful snowflakes for each student. The students have enjoyed reading all the positive qualities they have. Thank you Sammie for making Pathways a great place to learn!

]]> 2024-12-20 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269048019 Shout out to Lynn Moynihan! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269141263 Shout out to Lynn! Thank you for all your support and expertise. You are kind, empathic, hard working, and one of the smartest people I've ever worked with. You've made me a better coach and SIIS is so lucky to have you as a member of the team.

]]> 2024-12-20 18:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269141263 SIIS Team! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269152386 Shout out to the whole SIIS Team for helping me out at work and at home when I was juggling sick kiddos. Couldn't do this work without my team!

]]> 2024-12-20 19:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3269152386 Shout out to our Tech Dept! dvance14 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3279407546 A huge shout out goes to Dan, Jeff, & Greg for their dedication and commitment to organizing and managing all of the tech tools we need for our students and SASED staff and for updating our tech and accessibility! Like a lot of the SASED improvements going on around here, this is NOT a simple task. On a bright note, here is a picture of the case Dan was able to unlock today = progress!

]]> 2025-01-03 16:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3279407546 Thank you Beautification Committee! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3294972539 Shout out to the Beautification Committee at SAC. Participants at CPI have commented on how they have noticed a difference in the bathrooms/home-ness of the building. Thanks for your hard work!

]]> 2025-01-17 14:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3294972539 Thank you Haley! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3294994803 Shout out to Haley Halak in DHH for going above and beyond for our team, our students and their families! Thank you for always trying to improve our team and for keeping us all afloat!

]]> 2025-01-17 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3294994803 Shout out to Claire Smith! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295091881 I am thrilled to announce that Claire Smith will be serving as an Assistant Program Administrator for Curriculum and working alongside me on some bigger projects. She will primarily be stationed at Southeast during the semester. So happy for Claire!

]]> 2025-01-17 16:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295091881 Shout out to my classroom paras https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295701568 Thank you to the paraprofessionals in my classroom who are very reliable, come in with a positive attitude and ready to work. I am very grateful for Ms. R, Ms. Reynolds, Ms. Lynette and Ms. Millie!

]]> 2025-01-18 12:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295701568 Shout Out to the DHH Team at WJH! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295873607 Thank you to the whole DHH team at WJH for being so welcoming and flexible. The team has had to make a lot of schedule changes and take on new and more challenging roles. A special shout out to Cassidy Van Cleve, Abby Hansen, Bertha Diaz, Jenifer Bailey and Cyndi Hahn for your patience, kindness and grace. You have all gone above and beyond. No matter what happened the day or hour before, you come to the table with a smile and a positive attitude to set up the best environment for our students that you can.

]]> 2025-01-18 18:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3295873607 Thanks to the DHH Crew! gtomita https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3311787377 Thank you so much to everyone in the DHH program - all the teachers, paraprofessionals, interpreters, admin, SLP's, and Social Worker/Counselors - for being very kind, flexible, and accommodating to me when I meet with your students and consult with you. I appreciate your advice and wisdom, as well as teaching me ASL. It is both an honor and a lot of fun to be around the DHH family!

]]> 2025-02-01 02:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3311787377 Couldn't have done it without you! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3315585836 Speaking for the Beautification Committee, We would like to thank the Tech Team and Senga for their above and beyond help with our new information screen in the foyer. If you haven't seen yet, come and check it out. We will update monthly with SASED Events, Student/Staff Accolades and Program info. We would also like to thank the beautification elf that has been going around the building sprinkling beauty wherever they go.

]]> 2025-02-04 16:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3315585836 Keep up the great work, Jasmine! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3319353658 Jasmine, you stepped into the teacher role at Kingsley seamlessly. Your calm demeanor and eagerness to do whatever it takes for your students is amazing! It's a pleasure to be part of your team. Thanks so much!

]]> 2025-02-07 02:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3319353658 Cyndi, Jen, and Bertha https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320014079 We couldn't do this without you. Your patience and empathy are unmatched.

]]> 2025-02-07 14:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320014079 Shout out to Hiedi France https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320030944 Just wanted to send a quick shout out to Hiedi France for all the fantastic work she is doing at Southeast! She is very charitable with her time and is always available to answer questions and lend a hand.

]]> 2025-02-07 14:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320030944 Nicole and Nour https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320090832 Thank you for always coming with ideas and ways to problem solve. Your smiles make the day better.

]]> 2025-02-07 15:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3320090832 Room 10 Team - DHH @ North https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3328180758 Thank you to all of the wonderful paraprofessionals working in our classroom! I could not take on each day without them. I am so grateful for all of their hard work and dedication to student success. They have all made great relationships with each of the students and make kids smile everyday. Room 10 paras are rockstars and true superheroes. I am one lucky teacher!💛

-Carly Kirkman

]]> 2025-02-14 01:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3328180758 Vicki Otto https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3331770662 Vicky- Thank you for our weekly Mindful Mondays. I appreciate all the work you put into this for us!

Kim Dryier

]]> 2025-02-17 20:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3331770662 Thank you Vicki Otto! SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3333121345 Thank you for your calm demeanor in time of crisis! We are so lucky to have you!

]]> 2025-02-18 17:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3333121345 Open Enrollment Thanks jgrohn https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3337714368 Shoutout to Dana for her incredible support during our transition to the new benefits platform during open enrollment with minimal issues! 🎉 Your patience, expertise, and dedication made the process so much smoother for everyone. I truly appreciate all the time and effort you put into ensuring a seamless experience—thank you for going above and beyond! 👏👏 #Grateful #Teamwork #YouRock

]]> 2025-02-21 13:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3337714368 Thank you Kristen! SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3363139066 Shout out to Kristen Ward for providing training at the SAC. You're doing a great job and I think everyone is learning something new! Thank you!

]]> 2025-03-12 16:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3363139066 Muffin SengaLowe https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3376816044 Thanks for coordinating events for us to do together. It's fun connecting and getting to know each other outside of here. We appreciate you for coordinating these activities!

]]> 2025-03-21 15:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3376816044 Shout out to Eva Thompson https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3415100331 Eva is a wonderful psychologist who goes out of her way to support co-workers. She is also very organized and detail oriented. Thank you, Eva!

]]> 2025-04-18 12:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3415100331 Thanks, Dan the IT Man https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3593882680 Thanks to Dan for solving so many of our tech issues at WJHS for the first few weeks. We appreciate all of your help in getting what we need for the start of the year

]]> 2025-09-19 12:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3593882680 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3594065297 THANK YOU TO LAURA ZAKOURSKI!

Shout out to Laura in MultiNeeds/Transition, for always be in a great spirit for the staff and the students, Laura always goes above and beyond to make our program better! Thank you for always make everyone feel welcome at your classroom!

]]> 2025-09-19 14:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3594065297 Tech Team https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3594110321 Thanks for replacing my projector & at a time that wasn't disruptive to students. You guys rock!

]]> 2025-09-19 14:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3594110321 Shout out to Nicole Nunziato! mflynn100 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3600686710 Shout out to Nicole Nunziato - Your willingness to go above and beyond with collaboration for our EL students needs to be celebrated!! Thank you for all you do.

]]> 2025-09-24 01:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3600686710 Thank you to Vicki Otto! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3602524358 Thank you Vicki for all of your great communication and detailed work in keeping us and our students medical needs organized! We appreciate your work and your positivity!

]]> 2025-09-24 20:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3602524358 Thank you Tara Corral! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3608313313 Thank you for all of your amazing support and believing in my skills to accomplish what we are doing this year. You truly are an amazing person. I appreciate you greatly! Keep up the great work you're doing!

]]> 2025-09-29 02:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3608313313 Thank you, Lolita! pmartinez290 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3614470929 Shout out to Lolita Hansen for developing an instant rapport with one of our students with many needs. The student's smooth transition to high school is because of you!

]]> 2025-10-02 02:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3614470929 Southeast HS Team https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637727276 Shout out to my high school team here at Southeast! Your support has helped make my transition from middle school to high school a little easier. Teamwork makes the dream work!

]]> 2025-10-17 14:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637727276 October is PT Month! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637779173 Shout out to our SASED PTs for PT month! We so appreciate all that you do for your students and teams!!!

]]> 2025-10-17 14:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637779173 THANKS DAN! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637847446 Shout out to Dan for getting me a clinician iPad so I can model language for our students at all times in all ways! It is greatly appreciated! - Amy

]]> 2025-10-17 15:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637847446 Thank you Megan Baker and Transition Team! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637897583 The store looks fantastic! Congratulations on all of your hard work!!!

]]> 2025-10-17 16:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3637897583 MATT FLYNN WE LOVE YOU https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693845581 Matt Flynn has gone WAY above and beyond his job description. He is constantly looking for ways to better support our program and students. He has taken time to learn sign language and asks insightful questions. We truly feel how much he cares about the success of our students and the support he wants to give staff.

]]> 2025-11-21 16:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693845581 KUDOS NEW DHH TEACHERS https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693851889 I want to extend my gratitude for our new teachers, T'Keyah H, Erin K, and Haley D. They have been handling some difficult transitions and situations that any teacher would find challenging especially at the start of their careers or in a new job. I am so appreciative of their flexibility, collaboration, and ability to "keep calm and carry on." I love having them on this team.

]]> 2025-11-21 16:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693851889 Kelly Story, super teacher! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693857400 Shout out to Kelly Story who writes some of the most comprehensive and supportive IEPs I've ever had the pleasure of reading and collaborating on. She recently received glowing praise from a colleague in the field who is also a parent on how well written her IEP was. Kelly is an incredible teacher and asset to this team. Truly the definition of above and beyond!

]]> 2025-11-21 16:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693857400 First Week Check!!! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693922388 Huge shout-out to the entire SASED team for making my first week so incredibly welcoming! A special thank you to everyone at SAC for patiently showing me the ropes and getting me up to speed. To the OT/PT Department—you are truly amazing! And a massive thank you to Sherilyn for being so well-organized and ensuring everything ran smoothly. It's been an awesome start!

]]> 2025-11-21 17:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3693922388 Amy Deegan & Abby Hansen kstory19 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3695610099 During a time when we are all being pulled different directions, you two have really showed up for me! Last week had many bumps where I needed support. You not only stepped up, but you ran behind the scenes supporting me, our kids and the team. Amy Deegan will work tirelessly to ensure the safety, food and social/emotional wellness of our kids. Abby Hansen is an on the spot problem solver who jumps right into action leaning into her network of resources to accomplish a task. Your unique skill sets bring the best for the kids, which is not lost on me. You are amazing!!

]]> 2025-11-24 03:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3695610099 Carly Reddy hosting her 1st Intern! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3699777973 Carly, it was a challenging situation that was put in our hands, but your composure and knowledge was amazing to observe. I'm very thankful we were in this together to lean on for support! Great job at putting your students first!

]]> 2025-11-26 15:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3699777973 Team Collaboration with Dugan! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3699781586 Thank you Patrick for always being kind, collaborative, and flexible! There have been many moving pieces this semester and it's always helpful to see you putting the students and program needs first with your positive "get it done" attitude!

]]> 2025-11-26 15:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3699781586 Congrats!!!! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3728622304 Congrats to Jillian Rancatore, one of our SASED OTs! She was just awarded Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Fieldwork Educator Of the Year!! Jillian has taken on several OT students here at SASED. We are so proud of you Jillian!

]]> 2025-12-19 14:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3728622304 Shout Out to Samantha Soberon! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3728639000 Samantha has been and continues to be an essential member of our classroom team. She is an absolute natural in how she interacts with our students. They look forward to her interactive group lessons every week! She has also been an integral part of my success as a teacher. Thank you, Samantha. Please know you are appreciated in so many ways!

]]> 2025-12-19 14:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3728639000 Incredible teamwork on a hard day https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3762022902 Shout out to Erin K, Livvie F, Tara C, Julia N, and Amy G for the quick, compassionate, and supportive response to a challenging situation we encountered this week. This team cares so deeply for our students and I am proud to be working with you.

- Amy D

]]> 2026-01-23 14:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3762022902 The 100th Day of School in DHH was SO much fun thanks to staff really embracing our 100 year old vibes. We laughed all day! The kids loved it and took on the characters as well. It was just the winter pick-me-up we all needed. kstory19 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3772676736 2026-02-01 20:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3772676736 Huge THANK YOU to administration for supporting public transportation options!! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3801961916 Huge THANK YOU to the administration team for supporting our students transportation and bus route needs as they continue to tour potential properties for SASED use!!

]]> 2026-02-25 14:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3801961916 To the paras at Winfield Primary Room 116! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3816868938 Holy cow! It is such a pleasure to work with such hardworking and talented individuals. They come in everyday ready for whatever challenges come their way. Thank you for being so involved with the students!


A special shout out to Yessenia V for being a CHAMP at data collection. We will all miss you and wish you the best on your next adventures!


Thank you to all Winfield Paras you are amazing. ✨❤️

]]> 2026-03-09 03:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3816868938 Shout to WJHS DHH Team! mflynn100 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3833415429 Shout out to Westmont's DHH Team! Thank you for ensuring needs of students are always meet, even if it's outside of the school day. Ours students are lucky to have you.

]]> 2026-03-20 12:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3833415429 https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3833476020 Quick shoutout to Dan and Greg in the Tech Dept. Their knowledge, efficiency, and professionalism has had a positive impact! Thank you!

]]> 2026-03-20 13:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3833476020 Shout Out to Kim Zaragoza https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3843171781 Shout-out to Kim Zaragoza for stepping in to help with my students and staff on such short notice. I was very impressed with her ability to establish immediate rapport with my students. I especially appreciated her expertise in using various modes of communication for many of my students. When she shared that she is working toward an LSB1, I was not surprised. Her dedication to student growth was very evident. She will make an excellent teacher, and any student she has will greatly benefit from her guidance. I wish her all the best as she continues her educational journey!

]]> 2026-03-27 18:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3843171781 The Team @AMJ! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3873009883 The teamwork between the two classrooms' paras and teachers at AMJ is overwhelmingly positive. Though they have been shorthanded, they are always willing to help each other when needed. Thank you to Shelley and Amy for keeping the team together. You are amazing and appreciated!


]]> 2026-04-18 03:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3873009883 Southeast https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883203600 This was a year of change at Southeast and I am so proud of our team for all we have accomplished this year!

]]> 2026-04-24 12:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883203600 Beth Bradley https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883253143 Shout to Beth Bradley who added a location to her current APE schedule to accommodate a colleague. The flexibility and willingness to step in and help is what benefits our students the most.

]]> 2026-04-24 13:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883253143 S/O To DHH North Rm 10 Team https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883525305 I am so appreciative of my new team at North: Samantha C., Alicia O., Michelle F., and Cicely A. We have overcome a plethora of challenges throughout the year and have managed to still be such a strong, communicative and positive team. They have truly been a bright spot in the 2nd half of my year. Thanks so much girlsssss!

]]> 2026-04-24 17:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/3883525305 Amy Deegan & her Accessible Resources https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/4034070676 Amy Deegan has gone above and beyond to figure out new creation tools to make Core Words, AAC, songs, and her lessons accessible to all communicators! The extra work it takes is seen and SO valued.

]]> 2026-09-06 01:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/4034070676 Andrea Mesko and Kelly Lynn https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/4109590597 Shout out to both Andrea and Kelly in the business department. I appreciate how helpful and responsive you are to everyone's needs. You are both a wonderful asset to SASED! Thank you so much for everything you do!

]]> 2026-10-21 13:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/4109590597 Amazing community trip! https://padlet.com/kdryier/g2a0ztmgz02xfacq/wish/4113579912 Shout out to the entire North DHH team for making our big community trip to Safety Town on Monday such a huge success!!!! Special thanks to Kelly Story, Kim Zaragoza, Jackie Smith, Tara Corral, Carly Kirkman, Dina Barajas, and Sue Cuomo for all your with with prep and execution! Students were able to practice their motor, safety awareness, communication, turn taking, leadership, and so many other skills. THIS is exactly how a team should work together to offer high quality instruction and community learning opportunities.

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