The Chirp

Mrs. Thering, Charlotte Middle School

She is a fun and amazing teacher and always makes zoology really fun. -livvvv

Laurel Carpenter, Charlotte Middle School

Patient and understanding while working with a challenging youth.-Chris Heisler

Emily Nenortas, Central Office

 This time of year is swamped for Miss Emily but she still stays so positive and approachable to our new families!  It really adds to a welcoming touch as they join our nest!-Mandy Stewart

April Harton, Weymouth Childcare

She came back from break and instantly helped calm the children and could see i was getting overwhelmed!-Olivia

Cathy Cobb, Parkview Elementary

Cathy is always willing to help with anything I need in the office during the early morning student rush.  I appreciate her flexibility and positive demeanor.-Heidi

McKenzie Storr, Parkview Elementary

Ms. Storr is ALWAYS there when you need her. She is a great support and will do anything and everything to help out-Anonymous

Anna Schmidt, Galewood Elementary

She has helped me with open arms from the beginning!  She is a great co-worker and I really enjoy working with her. -Tasia

Mrs. McRae, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Mrs. McRae is an outstanding and committed educator. My children are learning from her every day.-James McRae

Mike Sparks, Charlotte High School

The amount of work that he puts into pouring into our youth athletes is astounding.  Thanks for all that you do!- Anonymous

Transportation Team, Transportation Department

Great Start up for the 2025 / 2026 school Year Great Job Team-Nay Sebastian

Jared Gates, Athletics

Jared has taken the soccer team and grown them from struggling to field 1 team to 2. He has the dedication and perseverance to lead the CHS Soccer program for a long time!!-Anonymous

Lisa Olney, Charlotte Middle School

Lisa is AMAZING with everything she does here at CMS! She always has the answers to questions, and is a wonderful co-worker to see and talk to every day. Thank you, Lisa!-Anonymous

Brent Crews, Technology

Brent has been an incredible help this year! He is prompt in response to help tickets, bringing needed tools and it's all done with a great spirit! Thank you for your sharing your expertise with my classroom and me! -Deb Dyrness

Lisa Hoyt, Galewood Elementary

Lisa is always available to bounce ideas off of, share a new tip, help with glitches and inspire new ideas. She is authentic and generous in sharing life, teaching and laughter in the middle of busy Kinder life!!-Deb Dyrness

Rachel Wackernagel, Charlotte High School

Wackernagel brings a unique zest to the classroom. It is refreshing.-Anonymous

Gabe Sommer, Sped department district wide

Gabe works tirelessly supporting Special ed teachers across the district, and definitely at the CUE! Hooray for Gabe!-Anonymous

Ms. Birmingham, Charlotte Middle School

an amazing teacher, and helping me with my work!:D-Lailee Taranto

Middle School Staff, Charlotte Middle School

I would like to shout out the entire Middle School staff! Everyone we have encountered has been incredibly kind and helpful. The transition from the CUE to Middle School is such a big step for these students and the Middle School staff has made this transition so smooth for our son. My family is incredibly grateful to you all. -Anonymous

 Jessica Leonard, Washington Elementary

She pours everything into her students and makes sure everything is set up for them to be successful. She has worked incredible hard in the few weeks we have been back. You are amazing! -Anonymous

Bri Garrison, Washington Elementary

Mrs. Garrison is always ready to support students in need. She cares about each one and is truly invested in their success! -Anonymous

Mrs. Cheri and Mrs. Anna, Washington Elementary

They take care of every student that enters the office. The building runs so smooth because of their dedication to the staff and students!-Anonymous

Mrs. Donovan, Washington Elementary

She is the most fun teacher ever! She challenges her students to push themselves farther and she finds unique ways to connect to each one. She is amazing and my entire family adores her. Thank you for always doing extra for everyone around you!-Anonymous

Ashlyn Coats, Charlotte High School

Ashlyn goes out of her way to check on co-workers and always offers encouragement and a listening ear.  She also brings a great sense of humor to stressful situations.  The high school is so lucky to have her on staff!-Anonymous

Britton R, Weymouth Childcare

She always has a smile on her face , always friendly, very polite! Always willing to help when in need also !I enjoy working with someone so kind!-Kathy

Emily Welling, Charlotte Middle School

She helps and is patient.-Anonymous

Meagan Mosher, Food Service

Meagan  is  a important  member  of the school food services department. She is always kind and positive. What ever we ask her to do for us she does .So thank you Meagan.-High school lunch ladies 

Lauren  Wietzke, Food Service

Lauren  has been a great addition  to the team .She is so positive  and full  of great ideas . From social  media  to food nutrition and everything  in between. -High school lunch ladies

Mrs. Coats, Charlotte High School

She stayed at school counting to be there for students (and bring Toby around school of course ������) while not feeling well so Ms. Gordon could go home and rest and she is just awesome!!!-Anonymous

Ms. Essenmacher, Charlotte Middle School

Ms. Essenmacher is going above and beyond everyday at CMS. -Anonymous

Mrs. Carpenter, Charlotte Middle School

Mrs. Carpenter works hard every day to help her students. -Anonymous

Mrs. Patterson, Charlotte Middle School

Mrs. Patterson genuinely is putting in the effort and time to be the best teacher in her new role at CMS. -Anonymous

Mr. Heisler, Charlotte Middle School

Mr. Heisler is once again helping to improve the school culture at CMS with consistent and positive expectations.-Anonymous

Wendy Murray, Charlotte Middle School

Ms. Murray does SO MUCH to ensure that our standardized testing runs smoothly. She schedules the testing rooms for students, prepares the materials for teachers, and everything in between! We are so lucky to have Ms. Murray in our school, and it is obvious that she cares deeply about putting in quality work and effort toward everything she does. Bravo!-Anonymous

Nick Boucher, Central Office

Nick always goes above and beyond to help everyone in the district! We are lucky to have him at CPS!-Nicki Bensinger

Amber Moore, Galewood Elementary

The hard work and dedication she puts in everyday for all the students is amazing and inspiring please keep up the amazing job.-Mandi

Ms. Lindy, Weymouth Childcare

Ms Lindy is always sweet to everyone. She steps up to help out in all classrooms in the center. Lindy has a big heart and cares for all the kiddos from the infants to the big kids. I am so glad she is a part of the Weymouth team!-Anonymous

Mrs. McRae, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She has such a fun, interactive curriculum which keeps the kids engaged and excited about learning. She treats them as big kids but in a way that allows them to still be kids. It's a delicate balance and so far I'm blow away by her ability to balance it. My son absolutely loves being in this class. -Leah

Chad McClintock, Charlotte High School

Thank you for running the learning lab!  It is a valuable support tool for all students!-Anonymous

Mrs. Weissenborn, Parkview Elementary

Mrs. Weissenborn wears many hats to support and encourage students and staff.-Anonymous

Sabrina Simpson, Parkview Elementary

Thanks for being our cheer leader.-Anonymous

Chad McClintock, Charlotte High School

Mr. McClintock has created such a warm and inviting environment in his classroom for students. -Anonymous

Susan Cosby, Charlotte High School

Despite being pulled in 100 different directions all at once, Susan always has a smile on her face, and she will be missed!-Ashlyn Coats

Todd Underwood, Charlotte High School

Todd is an asset to the CHS team! He is always patrolling the hallways, bathrooms, ensuring doors are locked and secure, and putting in effort to have relationships with students! Todd is a rockstar!-Anonymous

Chad McClintock, Charlotte High School

Mr. McClintock has doubled the size of the LINKS program in just a few years and continues to look for ways to improve the program and better serve students. His passion for his career is admirable!-Anonymous

Sue Ruegsegger, District Nurse

Sue has done an amazing job implementing student health plans, providing staff medical training, getting Emergency Response Teams identified and trained in each building, and overall working hard to align student medical care across buildings.  Sue  has been a huge asset to Charlotte Schools ! -Anonymous

Chris Heisler, Charlotte Middle School

Mr. Heisler always works hard to build positive relationships with students and be a positive mentor despite having the difficult role of holding kids accountable and giving discipline. Mr. Heisler goes way above and beyond to not only support our students but our teachers and staff. Thank you for EVERYTHING you do at CMS Mr. Heisler!!-Anonymous

Mrs. Thering, Charlotte Middle School

Great at making it fun but taking control of classroom.-Anonymous 

Josh Dies, Technology

Josh responds so quickly and now our Cheer Chirp form is back up and running!-Dr. Stewart

Heidi ransom, Parkview Elementary

She is always there to help anyway she can no matter what time of day-Anonymous

Miss Craven, Parkview Elementary

She takes time and helps her students to her students and explains things so they understand -Anonymous

Holley MacDonald, Parkview Elementary

Holley has been amazing to work with handling the daily challenges in the lunchroom and at recess! Her positive attitude is encouraging to me when I'm feeling frustrated. So happy to have you on my team, Holley!-Beth Monroe

Mckenzie Storr, Parkview Elementary

You have been such a big help with handling student lunchtime and recess concerns. I really appreciate all you do to support the staff and students here at Parkview!-Beth Monroe

Margo Robinson, Charlotte High School

Super HERO to the rescue!  Thank you so much for not giving up!  You're the BEST!-Georgianna

Mike Sparks, Charlotte High School

He was my substitute teacher in class and was the best sub I've ever had! He did a great job and didn't seem embarrassed or quiet in a choir class like you would think he would be he just joined in with the rest of us and we had a great day thanks to Mr Sparks! -Anonymous

Luke Timmer, Charlotte High School

Mr. Timmer did a great job with the CHS choir concert on Tuesday! He works hard to make sure these students have their time to shine, and it was great! Keep it up, Mr. Timmer!-Anonymous

Emily Barrett, Charlotte Middle School

Ms. Barrett did a wonderful job with her first concert at Charlotte! She is professional onstage with the students, and they are confident and excited! Good job, Ms. Barrett!-Anonymous

Lisa H, Charlotte High School

Lisa’s breakfast creations are phenomenal! She’s so creative and makes each dish with love.-Anonymous

Mrs. Milarch, Charlotte High School

Your writing assignments are thoughtful and inspire students to think analytically. My daughter works nearly every night on writing assignments to perfect them. She is learning quality work takes more time than just what happens in the classroom. She is taking great pride in her work and you have inspired that. Thank you for challenging and supporting our students.-Anonymous

Mrs. Erin Harbor, Charlotte High School

Mrs. Harbor has gone above and beyond when it comes time to help others out. I saw her work extra when two teachers were out to ensure those students still had rigorous work. It is good for students to see how hard teachers work and that it takes teamwork to keep the ship afloat. I appreciate that about her. Plus, we are loving the homework! Discipline is important and understanding learning oftentimes extends beyond classroom time. We support that. Thanks!-Anonymous

Mrs. Leavitt, Charlotte High School

Mrs. Leavitt is very knowledgeable on the college process! She is making my son’s senior year seamless! -Senior parent

Mrs. Jones, Charlotte Middle School

She makes sure we all understand the material really well in Science Class.-Anonymous

Mrs. Olney, Charlotte Middle School

Always helping admin out with whatever is needed on daily basis. She is the best! -Mr. Heisler

Mrs. Lenz, Charlotte Middle School

Very team oriented and willing to help always!-Mr. Heisler

Gabe Sommer, Special Ed Department

Gabe is always running all over the district to help our staff with questions. -Anonymous

Alicia Clarke, ERESA

Alicia is always helping our building and kiddos with restorative practice and story problems if needed!-Mr. Heisler

Wendy Murray, Charlotte Middle School

Wendy does a great job managing 504 accommodations and schedules. Wendy works her butt off on our state wide testing days. She is always a pleasure to be around. Thanks Wendy for being AWESOME! -Mr. Heisler 

Jess Graff, Galewood Elementary

Jess is the hype man at Galewood.  She makes every single day better and contributes so much. Thanks Jess! -Tasia Robins

Sue, School District Nurse

Sue helps above and beyond what is required.  We appreciate you at Galewood!-Anonymous

Mrs. Manson, Parkview Elementary

She is kind, wonderful and understanding.-Anonymous

Mrs. Manson, Parkview Elementary

She has a classroom full of amazing student aids. Noise cancelling head phones, alternate seating. She makes learning fun through get up and move activities, turning math and reading into games. She has just done such an awesome job of turning school into a place kids want to be rather than have to be. -The Fassett's

Pratt, Parkview Elementary

She has done an amazing job helping my son with his reading goals. He has a very hard time reading which causes a lot of fear, anxiety and frustration when trying to complete any work that requires him to read. She has been so patient, calm and understanding with him. She adjusts her approach and meets him where he's at but pushes him to grow. -The Fassett's 

Mrs. Reed,  Charlotte Upper Elementary

Thanks to the new Dean of Students for taking the time to truly understand my son. Instead of focusing on punishment, she chose to work with him—showing patience, empathy, and genuine care. Her thoughtful approach has made a real difference and means so much to our family.-Lyriks mom

Bryce Berry, Parkview Elementary

Bryce Berry fills the halls with beautiful piano music in the morning and it always makes my day!-Anonymous

Mrs. Leavitt, Charlotte High School

Mrs. Leavitt a counselor at the High School has such a blessing for my daughter! CHS is lucky to have someone always go above and beyond!-10th grade parent

Matt Gordeneer, Charlotte Middle School

Mr. Gordeneer is always open to new ideas. -Anonymous

Becky Carter, Charlotte High School

Becky has transformed the culture and education in the Project Success classroom.  It is amazing to see how engaged the students are when I stop by to visit or when just walking by. Great work Becky!-Michelle Sine

CPS Maintenance Team, Maintenance Department

Thank you to the entire team for transforming Central Administration into a more welcoming space with a fresh/updated look.-Michelle Sine

Jessica Phenix, Central Office

Thank you Jessica for going above and beyond in assisting our building offices with purchasing during vacancies and transitions to new team members.-Michelle Sine

Kary Parr, Central Office

Thank you Kary for taking the extra time to sit with new team members to make sure they understand the very complicated world of ORS and their retirement options.  Even, getting on the phone with ORS and the employee to help them through questions/issues.-Michelle Sine

Aby Maldonado, Central Office

Thank you Aby for always finding the best in every situation and supporting everyone around you.  You always go above and beyond in helping folks understand and finding answers for them.-Michelle Sine

Brent Bishop, Food Service

Thank you Brent for bringing a revived energy that fosters creativity and experimentation in the kitchen, bringing new experiences and fresh food to students and staff.-Michelle Sine

Entire CPS Bus Driver Team, Transportation Department

Thank you for safely getting all of our students home safely on Halloween.  I can only imagine the level of "energy" that was sitting behind you.  Thank you!!-Michelle Sine

Sarah Davis, Charlotte Middle School

Sarah goes above and beyond for not only her students but also staff. Sarah is always willing to put in extra time for the greater good of the building. Sarah also makes the BEST treats that keep us all going  :) Thank you for everything you do Sarah!! -Shasta Lenz

Beth Monroe, Galewood Elementary

Beth is always willing to help where needed and has been instrumental in helping with our new para staff members.-Heidi

Jeff Szekely, Charlotte High School

Mr. Szekely brought Mr. Timmer, Ms. Barrett, and myself coffee last week! It was a perfect pick me up in the middle of the week. Thank you, Jeff!-Danielle Davidson

Amber Moore, Galewood Elementary

Amber is a wealth of knowledge in the Special Ed world! She is someone I can go to with questions and to brainstorm with. CPS is lucky to have someone so knowledgeable and willing help other staff members!-Anonymous

Kelsie Thering, Charlotte Middle School

Mrs. Thering has done a wonderful job showing her students how agriculture is integrated into our lives! Their field trips have looked amazing. Great job, Kelsie!-Danielle Davidson

Chris Heisler, Charlotte Middle School

Mr. Heisler takes time every week to meet with different enrichment classes to build connections and community with the students in a positive manner. It always is looked forward to and is wonderful! Thank you, Chris!-Danielle Davidson

Cole Richards, Charlotte Middle School

A huge thank you goes to Mr. Richards for helping the middle school staff with our pumpkin decorating! Thank you, Cole!-Danielle Davidson

Jill Cates, Charlotte Middle School

A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Cates for helping the middle school staff with our pumpkin decorating! Thank you, Jill!-Danielle Davidson

Bethany Baker, Charlotte Middle School

Mrs. Baker donated supplies for our CMS pumpkin decorating, and has done a wonderful job joining us in the middle school this year. Thank you, Bethany!-Danielle Davidson

Sarah Davis, Charlotte Middle School

Ms. Davis has done a great job with getting our Delta math program up and running again, and also donated supplies for our CMS pumpkin decorating. Thank you, Sarah!-Danielle Davidson

Ms. Brandy, Galewood Elementary

She is always smiling and laughing when I see her walking in the halls with her students. Happy to have her as a part of the Galewood Family. -Anonymous

Amy Byam, Galewood Elementary

Every time her class comes to library the whole class says "Good afternoon Ms. Lexie." It makes my heart smile. -Ms. Lexie

Brandon Schmitt, Charlotte High School

Brandon is all in. He is a Grade A teacher, colleague, friend, Union Co-President, and so much more. His dedication is unwavering, and I am proud to call him all that stuff!!! CHS wouldn't be the same without Brandon. -Anonymous

Brandon Schmitt, Charlotte High School

Brandon is a phenomenal teacher in Project Success!  He knows the science content, and is able to help kids see the relevance for each project. -Becky Carter

Bobby Hejnal, Charlotte High School

Hejnal works tirelessly in multiple programs at CHS. He led the Student Council to another amazing homecoming, advises the yearbook to create the annual Charhian, and develops relationships in Project Success. Thank you for all the hard work, Bobby!-Becky Carter

Tara Palin, Charlotte High School

Ms. Palin seamlessly joined our staff this year, joining both Freshman Academy and Project Success.   Tara’s calm, friendly presence creates a welcoming space where every student feels seen and supported. Her natural confidence and relationship-building skills make her a true asset to our district family! -Becky Carter

Kristen Toadvine, Charlotte High School

Kristen is an invaluable leader and voice of reason who always finds the positive in every situation. Her steady guidance—and cherished friendship—make her the kind of teammate you simply couldn’t imagine doing this work without!-Becky Carter

Gabe Sommer, Charlotte High School

Gabe is an educational superstar whose empathy and selflessness lift everyone around her. She feels deeply, leads with heart, brings laughter to every day, and always keeps kids—and colleagues—at the center of everything she does!-Becky Carter

Rachel Wackernagel, Charlotte High School

Rachel’s kindness and care shine through in everything she does—from leading FFA to advocating for every student’s success. Her dedication and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of those she teaches! -Becky Carter

Danielle Teachout, Charlotte High School

Danielle jumped into her new role mid-year with confidence and ease, keeping everything running smoothly from day one. Her efficiency, proactive spirit, and calm professionalism make her an essential part of our school. -Becky Carter

Mr. Briney, Charlotte Upper Elementary

He has done an awesomesauce job making math and science fun, creative, and over all amazing.-Adrianna

Mr. VanNorman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Thank for being such great teacher, 5th grade was the best.-Vivian Cassidy

Danielle Davidson, Charlotte Upper Elementary

I like band and she's the band teacher. -Jack

Mrs. Wilson, Charlotte Upper Elementary

They help you grow.-Anonymous

Mrs. Miller, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is very nice and she gives me PBIS and candy and she helps me feel better about myself.-Kennedy Sawdy

Mrs. Cookenmaster, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Thank you for giving us a surprise at the end of the year.-Douglas Thornton

Mr. Szekely, Charlotte Upper Elementary

He makes a lot of the band students happy and he tells amazing stories and I feel like he is the reason a lot of people enjoy their day.-Anonymous

Ms. Marin, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She always helped me get the help that I needed and I was so easy to get work done in her class room.-Jayleigh Thomas

Mrs. Lumbert, Parkview Elementary

Helping me with math and cursive.- Brayden Luna

Mrs. Hammond, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is helpful and she gives us homework so we can practice and get good grades.-Kennedy Sawdy

Ms. Hadley, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Ms. Hadley was by far one of the best teachers I've ever had! She is very Kind, Creative, and always made me feel safe, and comfortable in her classroom. I'm a naturally loud talker and normally I get in trouble for it, but Ms. Hadley understood me, because she was also a naturally loud person and talker!- Rhettney Silsbee

Mrs. Davidson, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Good at teaching band.-Anonymous

Anna Schmidt, Galewood Elementary

Always the person to go to for help, Anna has made my transition to Kindergarten seamless. -Tasia Robins

Stacey Patterson, Charlotte Middle School

Stacey is always helpful and smiling. She is doing a great job and has been a great addition to our Special Education team. -Anonymous

Fred-Rick Gordeneer, Charlotte Middle School

"Shout-out to my favorite co-worker, Fred!  You inspire me every day to finish my dogfood in 3.5 seconds flat. Thanks for demonstrating that zero crumbs left behind is a way of life, not just a goal. Your fat head and happy face always makes everyone  instantly feel better. Keep up the good work Buddy!-Lincoln- Middle School Emotional Support Hero 

Ms. Thibaudeau, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She helped me a lot.-Maddox

Ms. Thibaudeau, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She was one of the nicest teachers ever.-Isaac Wilson 5th grade

Ms. Eastman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is a very good teacher.-Luke Whitaker

Natalie Donovan, Washington Elementary

Natalie goes above and beyond for her students and her coworkers. She does everything she can to make Washington and amazing place to learn and work. -Anonymous

Miss. G, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is kind and very helpful. - Aurora Nowell

Mrs. Keyton, Parkview Elementary

She helped me so much in 3rd.-Camden Nevins

Ms. Marin, Charlotte Upper Elementary

By doing all she can for all of her students-Sydney Loucks                                                             

Ms. Marin is super awesome and fun. She is the best fifth grade teacher in the world.-Charley

She is kind to everyone but when they break the rules she helps them get back to what they are doing and that's what makes Mrs. Marin kind-Aiden Moe & Logan Kelley

She encourages others and helps you if you need it.-Natalie

She is very funny.-Isaac Wilson

Mrs. Keyton, Parkview Elementary

She has gone above and Beyond to help me learn new stuff.-Aiden Moe

She was my 3rd grade teacher and she told lots of stories.-Isaac Wilson 5th grade

Mr. Haney, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Mr. Haney made coming to school fun and he is very kind.-Aliyah Nicole LaNore

Mrs. Anita, Transportation Department

She is the best bus driver I could ever wish for and i hope her knee gets better.-Nathan Johnson

Brooke Beckman, Washington Elementary

Brooke is a great person to work with. She makes great connections with both her coworkers and her students. She ignites a love of reading in her students like I've never seen.-Anonymous

Ms. Eastman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is great and she gives everyone in the class a great chance even if you fail she will try her best to help you.- Anonymous

Ms. Jewel, Washington Elementary

Help's me with writing and reading.-from Ryatt Roblyer

Mrs. Thibaudeau, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She was so nice to me made sure I was ok all the time. -Anonymous

Ms. Beckman, Washington Elementary

Ms. Beckman is kind, sweet, and fun. She is very funny and she makes learning fun.-Charley Boerma

Mrs. Shattuck, Washington Elementary

She is the best teacher.-Kolton Schroder

Mrs. Marin, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She makes learning fun.-Alex Herr

She is kind ,caring, sweet and a good person:)- Melanie;)

She pushes and believes in me.-Pearl Anne Levandowski

She is kind and nice.-Alivia Pitcher

Ms. G, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She was the most amazing student teacher because she was kind and helpful.-Isabelle

Mrs. Beasley, Charlotte Upper Elementary

I do not even know how to describe her she is the kindest person i have ever met.-Aurora Nowell

Mrs. Williams, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is kind.-Madi Zimmer

Mrs. Eastman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is so kind.-Pearl Anne Levandowski

Sarah Milarch, Charlotte High School

Sarah did a wonderful job presenting at our PD in November! Many people remarked about the new tips and tricks they learned from her sessions. Thank you!-Danielle Davidson

Heidi Ransom,  Parkview Elementary

She is there every time we need her.-Anonymous

Mrs. Manson, Parkview Elementary

Goes over and beyond for her students.-Anonymous

Cindy Kane, Galewood Elementary

It's nice to see her working with her students and hearing her encouraging them to keep learning. -Anonymous

Mrs. Leavitt, Charlotte High School

Mrs. Leavitt helped to get my daughter in Project Success and I have never seen her come home from High School happy! Thank you for recognizing her for this program!-Happy Mom

Kaitlyn Mercer, Washington Elementary

This is Kaitlyn Mercer’s fourth year teaching at Washington, but she has the attributes of a veteran teacher!  She is intentional in her teaching and goes above and beyond helping her colleagues. I really appreciate her and everything she does for our second grade team!-Natasha Jewell

Lori Pratt and Alison Pawloski, Washington Elementary

Thank you for your thoughtful planning, advocating, and leadership teaching fellow colleagues about UFLI and the science of reading. Both students and staff are lucky to have you in our district!-Natasha Jewell

Keli Hammond, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Keli is a great co-worker and friend. Always there with an open ear to listen and help problem solve! -Mrs. Miller

Jess Graff, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Mrs. Graff is always bringing fun to the CUE! -Mrs. Miller

Cindy Kane, Galewood Elementary

Dependable, Dedicated, Driven, Delight to work with!-Anonymous

Roman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

He has so much Aura.- Anonymous

Jen Clasgens, Washington Elementary

Jen does so much for her students to make sure that they have the absolute best experience at Washington. I'm positive they look forward to coming to school every day.-Anonymous

Mrs. Mathers, Charlotte High School

She always shared such positive messages to all of our staff here in the kitchen.  She is such a positive influence on the kids!!  -Anonymous

Madisyn Laroche, Weymouth Childcare

Constantly comforts the kids and always helps.-Liv

Kya Bohms, Weymouth Childcare

Always helps find solutions in building and out provides a smile or ear when needed.-Anonymous 

OUR TECH CREW: Jeff Bennett, Josh Dies, Brent Crews, Chris Onofrio, Technology

The tech department as a whole was so present and supportive during our PD sessions on Tuesday, November 4, which allowed our presenters and participants to have an excellent day! Having a tech professional in each room was AWESOME! This team even problem solved a big tech issue we ran into and had it fixed before I instructed my afternoon session! HUGE KUDOS to you all! -Sarah Milarch

Josh Dies, Technology

Josh fixed an issue I was having with  SIS and Google Classroom integration. Thanks SO MUCH, Josh!-Jennifer Wood ~ CMS

Chris Onofrio, Technology

Chris is the "go-to-guy" for my classroom chrome book issues. He responds quickly to emails and repairs/replaces chrome books in a timely manner. Thank for keeping technology running smoothly at CMS, Chris! :)-Jennifer Wood ~ CMS

Emily Nenortas, Central Office

Emily was able to get a new Renaissance Learning app created and deployed to the "Teacher Group" in Class Link.  Thanks for working hard behind the scenes, Emily! :)Jennifer Wood ~ CMS

Mrs. Davison, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Thank you for being such a great band director, you are my favorite!-Vivian Cassidy

Mrs. Graff, Charlotte Upper Elementary & Galewood 

She always does an amazing job making everyone feel comfortable and safe.-Adrianna

We loved the way Jess Graff supports Galewood!  She is such a valued member of the team!-Anonymous

Amy Byam, Galewood Elementary

Amy is always going above and beyond to create a positive classroom climate when students are able to grow both academically and emotionally! I'm always learning tips and trick from Amy!-Anonymous

Dillon Burns, Galewood Elementary

Dillon has created an inclusive environment for students, faculty and parents! He is always opening to listening to staff and wanting to improve the building for everyone!-Anonymous

Mr. VanNorman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Mr. VanNorman is an amazing example of someone you want in your building. Everyday he notices students and makes sure to acknowledge each and every one of them. Whether he's asking about their day or simply saying their name, he takes time to notice all of his students.-Jess Graff

Jessica Phenix, Central Office

I appreciate Jessica's patience as she helped me complete all the paperwork necessary for me to attend a conference and workshop this school year.-Michelle Swarbrick

Danielle Teachout, Charlotte High School

Danielle has jumped right in to being a valuable, helpful, reliable, integral part of our CHS team. Her communication and organization are much appreciated. I especially appreciate her help in collecting the order forms and payments for AP exams these past couple of weeks and passing them along to me.-Michelle Swarbrick

Carol Zwick, wherever she's needed

Big thank you to Carol and her bright smile for being willing and able to jump in to help us in the CHS office when we need it!!-Michelle Swarbrick

Lizzie, Galewood Elementary

Lizzie comes in everyday with a positive attitude always willing to help not matter what.-Mandi

Blake, Galewood Elementary

Blake is our evening custodian and you won't find a more polite and helpful person. -Dillon Burns

Anna Schmidt, Galewood Elementary

Anna is always willing to lend a hand at Galewood!  So glad she is part of the Galewood Team! -"Anonymous"

Ela Landgraf, Galewood Elementary

Ela is THE BEST!  She keeps our building full of little learners sparkling clean! Thanks Miss Ela! -"Anonymous"

Jill Mckillips, Galewood Elementary

Jill works with students at the end of her ART day!  My students can't wait to work with her!!  They always come back with a smile!-"Anonymous"

Kym Kletke, Galewood Elementary

Her enthusiasm and dedication day in and day out, great woman to work with!!-Jackie Surdenik

 Amber Moore, Galewood Elementary

She is my girls teacher and she's amazing with them. -Lilly Watkins

Mrs. Mandi (Mrs. Ambers sidekick), Galewood Elementary

My girls absolutely love mrs. Mandi. When i in the classroom you could just tell they love class. -Lilly Watkins

Julie Gilbert, Galewood Elementary

She is such a dedicated and caring teacher. She cares so much about each one of her students and she makes learning fun! Her students are so lucky to have her! -Anonymous

Melissa Hornacek, Galewood Elementary

She is an excellent communicator with parents and provides our family a feeling of safety knowing our baby is in her hands during the day. ������������-Kristin Lesmeister

Ms. Fillips, Parkview Elementary

Ms. Fillips goes above and beyond for her kids regularly. She has made such a lasting impression that our daughter was SAD for summer to start AND she was EXCITED for school to start to see her in the hallways. When teaching incorporates building lasting reconnections and it's fun, that is where true excellence is created. Great work!-Kristin Lesmeister

Jamie Keller, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She lead a knockout performance with the 4th grade students at their Halloween showcase!-Anonymous

Amber Moore, Galewood Elementary

Always puts others first, and is kind and caring.-Mandi

Jess Graff, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Jess goes above and beyond to make the CUE fun! Always planning fun activities for staff and having a smile on her face. -Karen Miller

Julie Ferguson, Parkview Elementary

Julie exhibits the patience of Job with some of our most challenging students.  -Heidi Ransom

Mrs. Huver, Galewood Elementary

Mrs. Huver has made kindergarten an amazing experience for our little girl. We couldn't have asked more a better teacher for her 1st yr of school.-The Milosevics

Cheri Friar, Washington Elementary

Cheri is amazing and helps make Washington a great place to be. -Anonymous

Brianna Garrison, Washington Elementary

Bri always has what’s best for kids in mind and does an amazing job. -Anonymous

Washington Staff, Washington Elementary

They planned an awesome bridal shower for me! They all brought dishes to share and many people even got me gifts. Tracy Carlson even put her amazing party planning skills to work and decorated it beautifully. I truly felt special. -Mrs. Ruckle

Mrs. Mary, Galewood Elementary

Mrs. Mary is always there with a helpful hand and a smile on her face whenever I need help. -Ms. Lexie

Ms. Paige, Galewood Elementary

She is always laughing with the students and lending a helping hand when needed. -Anonymous

Anna Schmidt, Galewood Elementary

She is always the first one to say good morning to me when I walk into the office at Galewood. -Anonymous

Kristen Owens, Washington Elementary

I enjoy seeing how she interacts with her students. Always has a smile on her face. -Anonymous

Kya Bohms, Weymouth Childcare

Ms. Kya goes above and beyond for her kiddos. She does so much to make each of them feel safe, cared for, and loved, while giving them what they need to learn and grow. Our kiddo has outgrown the toddler rooms but we still love and miss Kya very much.-Anonymous

Mrs. Beck,  Charlotte Upper Elementary

She help's me with reading and she is the best ever.- Malory beth Bloanca

Mrs. Pashby, Galewood Elementary

Mrs. Pashby is so kind, nice, and a great teacher. She makes me smile and made me have a great school year!-Paisley Slaght

Mrs. Pashby was my first grade teacher and she is awesome. She is so nice and caring. I am so glad she was my first grade teacher we had so much fun together.-Kendall Lehmann

Mr. Briney,  Charlotte Upper Elementary

He is so good at math.-Malory beth Bloanca

He is the best teacher ever and the best math teacher. He is funny and smart!!!!! Mr Briney is the best!- Ellee Herr

Mrs. Pashby, Galewood Elementary

Mrs. Pashby was my first grade teacher and she is awesome. She is so nice and caring. I am so glad she was my first grade teacher we had so much fun together.-Kendall Lehmann

Mrs. Miller,  Charlotte Upper Elementary

The best teacher.-Malory beth Bloanca

Ms. Simpson, Parkview Elementary

Ms. Simpson is the best 3rd grade teacher. She was so funny, kind, caring, and so much more. I miss her so much.- Kendall Lehmann

Ms. Simpson makes everyone smile, and every time I see her, she greets me and gives me a hug!-Paisley Slaght

Mrs. Beasley, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She's super nice, kind, and helpful to others. She makes me smile everyday.-Paisley Slaght

Mrs. Beasley is the teacher who I feel has helped me the most in school. She is one of the best teacher. She is kind, caring, really funny, and so much more.-Kendall Lehmann

Mrs. Huver, Galewood Elementary

She is the best person and the nicest.- Ellee Herr

Mrs. Marshall, Galewood Elementary

She is a great teacher who makes me smile. -Paisley Slaght

Mr. Briney, Charlotte Upper Elementary

He makes me smile everyday, and gives me fist bumps. -Paisley Slaght 

Mr. Briney is the best at teaching math in a way I can understand.  He has awesome stories, great jokes and to this day I wish I was still in his class.-Journey MacDonald

Mrs. Cookenmaster,  Charlotte Upper Elementary

The best teacher. -Malory beth Bloanca

Mrs. Marin, Charlotte Upper Elementary

She is kind, sweet, and amazing. -Paisley Slaght

Ms. Manson,  Parkview Elementary

She is my sisters teacher and she is so nice.-  Ellee Herr( Jocelyn Herr's sister)

She makes songs out of everything and she teaches math really good.-Bryce MacDonald

She is an amazing teacher at Parkview. Ms. Manson made math fun with her games and her jokes. She was very kind and one of the best teachers I have ever had.- Vada MacDonald

Mrs. Byam, Galewood Elementary

She had done amazing things to accommodate my son and help him through his difficulties. She makes learning fun and has made his transition into kindergarten very pleasant even though he has struggled she has done amazing with him and we’re so happy to have her as his teacher. -Kelsey Johnson

Mrs. Brown, Galewood Elementary

She is a really good teacher! I miss seeing her. -Bryce MacDonald

She let us do fun crafts. Mrs. Brown helped me with my reading sounds & writing.-Ordalea MacDonald

Ms. Fillip, Parkview Elementary

She is really kind & makes learning fun!- Ordalea MacDonald

Mr. Haney, Charlotte Upper Elementary

He is very kind and funny. Mr. Haney went above and beyond to make my 4th grade year as fun as possible. He pushed me to my limits to have me do stuff I didn't believe I could without his encouragement.-Vada MacDonald

Mr. Haney has encouraged me in basketball. He believes in me & helps me believe in myself. He also volunteers for the school and school activities.-Journey MacDonald

Mr. Van Norman, Charlotte Upper Elementary

Mr. Van Norman is a very kind teacher at the CUE. He is very funny and encouraging. Mr. Van Norman makes 5th grade awesome.-Vada MacDonald

Mr. Van Norman is very kind and is always open to new ideas. He is a fun teacher and I'm glad I was in his class.-Journey MacDonald

Lori Pratt, Parkview Elementary

Lori is always willing to help and has an abundance of knowledge! We are so incredibly lucky to have her as part of our Parkview family. -Sabrina Simpson

Vicki Lumbert, Parkview Elementary

Vicki is the best mix of fun and smarts, and every day is better because she's around! We are so incredibly lucky to have her as part of our Parkview family. -Sabrina Simpson

Cheri Friar, Washington Elementary

Cheri goes above and beyond by building positive relationships with students, supporting them throughout the day when they need breaks, provides them with rewards when they earn them, and is their biggest cheerleader!  This is on top of all of her job duties too!  Cheri I would not be able to do my job without you! Thank you for all you do to support students!-Jessica Leonard

Brianna Garrison, Washington Elementary

Mrs. Garrison has been a huge support for me at Washington.  We bounce ideas off of each other, she helps facilitate student's rewards and breaks, and words hard to build relationships with all students who need extra support.  Mrs. Garrison I would not be able to do my job without you!  Thank you for all you do!-Jessica Leonard

Sabrina Casler, Washington Elementary

Sabrina works hard to build positive relationships with students within the building.  She is a great student advocate, she is creative, and she is willing to learn new roles, tasks, and responsibilities with a smile on her face!  Thank you for all you do Ms. S!  You are appreciated!-Jessica Leonard

Melissa Klauka, Washington Elementary

Melissa is a great role model for students and is so much fun to work with that we've followed each other all over the district!  She works hard to build a positive relationship with all students she works with.  She is flexible, a huge student advocate, and is willing to help out wherever she is needed.  Thank you for all that you do Ms. K!  You are appreciated!  -Jessica Leonard

Jessica Smith, Washington Elementary

Mrs. Smith has been so wonderful to work with!  She is so flexible, a quick learner, and a big student advocate.  She works hard to support the students she works with, always has a positive attitude, and is willing to help out when needed.  Thank you for all that you do Mrs. Smith, you are appreciated! -Jessica Leonard

Kristen Owens, Washington Elementary

Ms. Owens works hard to develop good relationships with the students she works with, she is so flexible, and is willing to help others.  Kristen is a great student advocate, she is flexible, always will to talk through situations and provide supportive ideas, and is willing to learn.  Ms. Owens, thank you for all that you do and you are so appreciated!-Jessica Leonard

Jenna, Central Office

Keep shining! Your positive dedication to making everyone feel welcome is truly inspiring. The world is a brighter place because of your effort.-BG

Ren, Central Office

Your upbeat spirit is absolutely contagious, and the sheer passion you bring to everything you do is nothing short of incredible. Keep that amazing energy flowing!!-BG

April, Central Office

Your heart is the biggest we know—overflowing with boundless compassion. The way you give everything you have, often putting others before yourself, is a powerful and selfless reminder of true kindness.-BG

Rachel B, Central Office

We deeply value your unwavering support; knowing you always have our backs, and the entire district's, is crucial. Your dedication to lifting up the whole team is evident, and we appreciate the monumental effort you put in, even when it means stretching yourself way too thin.-BG

Dr. Stewart, Central Office

It's amazing how you navigate constant hurdles while always making time to connect personally and greet everyone with a genuine smile. Your ability to maintain such a positive, approachable presence, despite the demands of the office, sets an inspiring tone for our entire district.-BG

Vicki H, Charlotte High School

Vicki is extremely creative when it comes to breakfast and is always looking for the next innovative way to enhance student meals. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Vicki executes breakfast flawlessly. Kudos to Vicki for inspiring so many to make school meals both fun and delicious! Chirp, Chirp Vicki!!!-Lauren W

Bri Garrison, Washington Elementary

Bri does so much for the students at Washington. She works tirelessly to help each student be able to do their best and succeed.-Anonymous

Allison Pawlowski, Washington Elementary

Allison goes above and beyond helping Washington students not only learn to read, but actually enjoy the process as well. She thinks outside of the box and is willing to do whatever it takes for each of her students. Also, she is just a ray of sunshine that makes Washington a wonderful place to work.-Anonymous

Tracy Carlson, Washington Elementary

Tracy is an amazing person to work with. She not only does amazing work with the students, she plans and executes such amazing events for the staff as well that help bring us together. She is a true gem and we are lucky to have her.-Anonymous

Mckenna Johnson, Substitute Teacher Edustaff

She was my sub the Friday before my wedding. She let my students make me cards and filled my desk with them.-Mrs. Ruckle

Ela, Galewood Elementary

She is always putting others before herself.  She goes out of her way to make sure students are warm and cared for.  She is the best and we are so lucky to have her!-Tasia Robins

Mike Sparks, Charlotte High School

Without Mike Sparks there wouldn't be youth programs in Charlotte.  His heart is for the growth and development of students not just athletes.  Thank you Mike!-Tasia Robins

Rachel Bump, Central Office

Rachel has the amazing capacity to stay positive, with a great sense of humor, even when she is doing complicated Title IX work. Love working with her! -Anonymous

Wesson Poole, Charlotte Middle School

Mr. Poole has a contagious personality that students are drawn to. CMS is lucky to have Mr. Poole as a new employee. -Anonymous

Cheri Friar, Washington Elementary

Cheri is truly the backbone of Washington! Her kindness and dedication shine through in everything she does. She’s always ready to lend a helping hand and greets every student with warmth and open arms.-Bri

Poppy, Washington Elementary

Who just doesn't love Poppy? She brings so many smiles to not only students and staff, but parents and school visitors.-Bri

Melissa K, Washington Elementary

Melissa works magic with the students at Washington. She is a strong individual—not only in her work but also in her personal life. We are incredibly lucky to have her as part of the Washington team.-Bri

Sabrina Casler, Washington Elementary

Sabrina is always flexible and goes where she is needed. She puts her heart and soul into working with her student.-Bri

Mike Baker, Charlotte High School

Mike being at the HS this year has been so wonderful.  He is doing a great job of helping students to improve their math skills, and brings a fun and positive attitude to work.  His Foosball Club has been a huge hit as well!-Anonymous

Lance Beasley, Charlotte High School

Lance continues to be such an enormously positive presence at the HS.  He goes so far beyond what's expected, and works to make learning fun for all students in addition to being a leader for his colleagues. -Anonymous

Kristen Owens, Washington Elementary

If you ever come to Washington, you can see how much love and compassion she has for the students she works with. -Bri

Jade Bowhall, Charlotte High School

Jade's work with our Cheer teams has been absolutely amazing.  The numbers of students participating and competing at a high level has been so amazing to see.  I cannot say enough about how much of an asset she is in the classroom, on the sideline, and on the mats! -Anonymous

Dan Brown, Charlotte High School

Dan does a remarkable job with students, ensuring every student in his room has the ability to create amazing pieces of woodworking art.  He's also kind, funny, caring, and is so great about sharing his love of woodworking with students.  CHS wouldn't be the same without him!-Anonymous

Jessica Smith, Washington Elementary

No two days are the same for Jessica when she comes to work, yet you never hear her complain. She goes with the flow and shows genuine empathy for the students she works with. We are so happy that she joined Washington full-time last year.-Bri

Becky Carter, Charlotte High School

The growth in the Project Success program this year has been absolutely astounding.  Kids are learning so much and being shown how to find different ways to achieve success.  Every kid in that program knows they are cared about, and that their success matters.  I cannot say enough about the work Mrs. Carter is doing. -Anonymous

Jessica Droscha-Soblesky, Charlotte High School

Jessica joined the HS team this year and immediately hit the ground running!  She has found so many ways to help kids explore their artistic abilities, and has even been able to share that same joy with other staff members during a painting session for staff!  -Anonymous

Jessica Leonard, Washington Elementary

Jessica definitely goes above and beyond for her students and for the paraprofessionals she works with. I cannot express enough how thankful I am that she joined Washington last year. She is an amazing teacher and an even more amazing person!-Bri

Bobby Hejnal, Charlotte High School

Bobby does such a great job giving his all for students every day.  Students in his room know that they matter, and that they're cared about.  He also does an amazing job of looking out for his colleagues, ensuring everyone around him is well-supported.  Thank you for all you do for CHS! -Anonymous

Andrew Keith, Charlotte High School

Andrew is an incredibly caring teacher who exudes enthusiasm every single day at work.  It's impossible to interact with him and not immediately feel excited about the energy that he brings to the classroom on a daily basis.-Anonymous

Brenda T, Washington Elementary

Everyday many of the students come off of the bus and go straight to Ms. Brenda to say good morning and ask about lunches. Brenda always has a smile on her face!-Bri

Angela P, Washington Elementary

Angela always greats the students at the door in the morning and has a smile on her face. Many of the students look forward to seeing her in the morning and at lunch.-Bri

Bobby Horton, Charlotte High School

Mr. Horton is an incredible asset to our students, helping them to explore physical fitness and learn to be people who truly care about themselves.  Whether its on the athletic fields, the gym, or the weight room, Mr. Horton is an incredibly talented and dedicated teacher.-Anonymous

Sydney Masters, Charlotte High School

Sydney has been such an amazing addition to the HS staff this year.  She approaches science teaching the way students want to explore science learning: with curiosity and true joy!  -Anonymous

Evelyn S,  Washington Elementary

Throughout the day, you’ll see Evelyn moving through the halls to make sure she connects with all of her students. She has so much love and compassion for the students she works with—and you can hear it in her voice.-Bri

James McRae, Charlotte High School

James is such a tremendous teacher, during a time when it can be incredibly difficult to teach about government and politics.  Mr. McRae approaches these sensitive subjects with tremendous care, ensuring that students feel supported in his room.-Anonymous

Sarah Milarch, Charlotte High School

Sarah is one of the most kindhearted, caring teachers I've ever known.  She truly loves each and every individual student in her classroom, and advocates for them completely.  She is also a wonderful colleague who helps in so many different ways around the building. -Anonymous

Tami Nixon, Charlotte High School

Tami does so much for her students that goes beyond what's required.  She knows each kiddo as an individual, and treats them as one.  She also works tirelessly to bring opportunities to our school, or to bring students to those opportunities elsewhere in the community so that they can have a complete and holistic experience.  Thank you, Tami!-Anonymous

Courtney Quinn, Charlotte High School

What an amazing teacher Mrs. Quinn is!  She always goes the extra mile for her students and her colleagues, looking for ways that we can improve the lives of everyone who sets foot in CHS.  She is a great teacher and a better friend!-Anonymous

Josh Rademacher, Charlotte High School

Josh has been such a great advocate and asset for his students.  He is a teacher who cares deeply about ensuring that students can learn in his room, and does all he can to make sure that it's an enjoyable experience.  -Anonymous

Brandon Schmitt, Charlotte High School

Brandon has been an amazing teacher at CHS for a long time now, and has recently added the responsibilities of helping his colleagues grow (as a Union co-president and a department head).  He has absolutely risen to the opportunity, and is doing great things for kids and adults alike. -Anonymous

Olivia Stawasz, Charlotte High School

Olivia combines the energy of youth with the skills of a seasoned vet, and she is such an asset to her students.  Her Low-Impact PE course that she started this year has been doing amazing things for students, in addition to all of the other work she does around CHS. -Anonymous

Jeff Szekely, Charlotte High School

Jeff does one of the most amazing jobs with students every day, helping them to be able to create beautiful music and move crowds with their art.  More importantly, he helps students to understand how and why music can touch our lives so meaningfully. -Anonymous

Luke Timmer, Charlotte High School

Luke has joined the team at CHS this year in an incredibly difficult role, and has risen to the occasion so wonderfully that it almost defies words.  Choir continues to be a space that is safe for ALL students, and Luke helps to make sure that students of different backgrounds, personalities, and more can come together to jointly share their combined love of music with the community.  Thank you, Luke, for that gift. -Anonymous

Kristen Toadvine, Charlotte High School

In addition to everything else that Kristen does, she has absolutely flown with the Future Educators program.  I can think of no higher praise for a teacher than to be able to look at the work Kristen has done sharing her love of teaching with students so thoroughly that they aspire to become educators themselves. -Anonymous

Rachel Wackernagel, Charlotte High School

It takes a special person to make composting "Fun," and Rachel manages to do exactly that!  Students leave her classroom covered in dirt, grime, animal hair, and somehow, smiles.  It's so amazing to see what she's done with the Ag program, and it's so exciting to think of what she'll continue to do as she elevates the program. -Anonymous

Gracie Wise, Charlotte High School

Gracie has been such a great addition to the team at CHS!  She was able to jump right in and immediately be a part of the team in a way that very few new teachers can accomplish.  She is a great teacher, and I can't wait to see what she accomplishes as she grows. -Anonymous

Kayla Brinks, Charlotte High School

Kayla is an incredible advocate for her students, ensuring that no student can fall through the cracks.  She cares deeply about the students, and strives to ensure that everyone can be successful. -Anonymous

Randy Carlson, Charlotte High School

Randy is such a fun presence in the classroom, and he is consistently looking for ways to ensure that students can enjoy being in class and learning Math.  He is also a great asset to his colleagues, and a genuinely fun person to be around. -Anonymous

Jared Gates, Charlotte High School

Jared has done great work with students for awhile, but his World Cultures course has been a homerun. It's so great hearing from students how they are better able to appreciate and understand other cultures because of the work that Mr. Gates has done to bring our exchange students together with our traditional students and provide space for kids to learn from each other. -Anonymous

Erin Harbor, Charlotte High School

Erin is a constant advocate for her students, ensuring that AP Students have every opportunity to be successful with rigorous course material.  She is an expert in her content area, and works hard to give her students the tools they need to be successful. -Anonymous

Carli Holstad, Charlotte High School

Carli has been such an amazing addition to the front office at CHS! She is friendly, eager to learn, and provides a warm greeting to everyone who walks through our doors. -Anonymous

Danielle Teachout, Charlotte High School

Danielle stepped into such a difficult situation in the main office, and has handled that transition so incredibly well!  She takes great care with our students and staff members, and is learning the job so quickly.  Thank you, Danielle!-Anonymous

Damian Happ, Charlotte High School

Damian has been great about jumping in and managing all of the Athletic Office's needs, but has also been kind enough to help out in the main office when needed.  Thank you, Damian!-Anonymous

Ashlyn Coats, Charlotte High School

Ashlyn truly is a "do-everything" person.  Whether it's running Toby around, helping with emergencies, filling in at the front desk, or her actual job of helping students, she never balks at being a team player.  Thank you, Ashlyn, for everything you do. -Anonymous

Emily Gordon, Charlotte High School

Emily is another person who exemplifies "team player." She too has helped out at the front desk, takes on mental health initiatives, and always manages to make herself available when students need her.  She goes so far beyond the expectations, and I don't know where we'd be without her.-Anonymous

Stephanie Leavitt, Charlotte High School

Stephanie does a great job of helping individual students stay on track to achieve their dreams.  She recognizes when students start to slip, and is quick to start conversations about how to help them.  She is a great counselor and a huge asset to our students.-Anonymous

Michelle Swarbrick, Charlotte High School

Michelle does a great job of helping to make sure that students entering CHS are set up for success.  She works hard to be their academic advocate, and I appreciate how well she serves our students.-Anonymous

Tawnya Mather, Charlotte High School

Tawnya does such a beautiful job with some of our students with the highest needs.  They know that Mrs. Mather always has their back, and she presents such a warm and caring demeanor for them, it's no wonder most of them love coming to school every day. -Anonymous

Ellie Camerato, Charlotte High School

Ellie has worked very hard this year to find ways to engage students in science.  She sets high expectations, and pushes students to achieve their best.-Anonymous

Miles Garn, Charlotte High School

Miles works hard to help students to see the value in agriculture and related fields, and is constantly exploring ways to expand students' opportunities to interact with animals.-Anonymous

Chad McClintock, Charlotte High School

Chad is an incredible advocate for students, and works hard every day to ensure that students with individualized needs receive individualized supports.  His LINKs program is amazing, and gives students the opportunity to grow as people. -Anonymous

Olivia McCormick, Charlotte High School

Olivia is so passionately invested in developing the Business Program at CHS, including BPA, and loves helping students unlock their potential and discover new pathways for careers beyond High School. -Anonymous

Tara Palin, Charlotte High School

Tara has been a great addition to the High School this year, bringing a lot of experience with her and immediately tapping into that to engage students in her science classes.  She is invested in making sure that students have the opportunity to enjoy their time connected to CHS. -Anonymous

Mrs. Mandi, Galewood Elementary

Mrs. Mandi is a wonderful addition to the Galewood Family this year. -Anonymous

Kevin Robinson, Charlotte High School

Kevin is a great teacher and a fantastic colleague.  He's never one to shy away from being goofy or silly to help kids engage, and he does a great job making advanced science learning accessible to all learners. -Anonymous