Making a Difference — November 2024 Nominees
We’re so excited to announce the November 2024 Making a Difference nominees! These outstanding staff and students have been recognized for representing the core values of our District and going above and beyond to support their peers and community. To celebrate, HR Manager Maggie Holton made surprise visits to each building, sharing the news and reading the nominations aloud.
November Nominees
- Ari Anderson – Student, Brookview Elementary
- Laurie Counterman – Teacher, Brookview Elementary
- Laura Olson – Instructional Coach, District Office
- Lindsay Garvin – Instructional Coach, District Office
- Amy Manning – Teacher, Eason Elementary
- Claire Rowlands – Teacher, Eason Elementary
- Ally Webb – Teacher, Maple Grove Elementary
- Blake Barnett – Associate, Maple Grove Elementary
- Megan Mohr – Teacher, Maple Grove Elementary
- Anna Harper – Teacher, South Middle School
- Brett Gregory – Teacher, South Middle School
- Carley Larsen – Teacher, South Middle School
- Clay Young – Assistant Principal, South Middle School
- Darci Lantz – Associate, South Middle School
- George Ashman – Teacher, South Middle School
- Jennifer Ghelf – Teacher, South Middle School
- Josh Deutmeyer – Teacher, South Middle School
- Kelli Sturgill – Teacher, South Middle School
- Kyle Block – Teacher, South Middle School
- Maddie Oderio – Teacher, South Middle School
- Mike Amano – Teacher, South Middle School
- Morgan Kappel – Teacher, South Middle School
- Noah Helmer – Teacher, South Middle School
- Parveen Jahan – Associate, South Middle School
- Patrick Garland – Teacher, South Middle School
- Sandy MacDonald – Associate, South Middle School
- Sheena Wendel – Associate, South Middle School
- Shiela Sailer – Associate, South Middle School
- Tami Peiffer – Associate, South Middle School
- Teresa Broderick – Secretary, South Middle School
- Teresa Kirby – Associate, South Middle School
- Sammy Andersen – Teacher, South Middle School
- Alex Freese – Student, Sugar Creek Elementary
- Matt Freese – Student, Sugar Creek Elementary
- Ronni DeCarlo – Teacher, Waukee Elementary
- Tristan Mains – IT, Waukee Elementary
- Angie Swim – Teacher, Waukee High School
- Christine Schaefer – Teacher, Waukee High School
- Emma Carroll – Teacher, Waukee High School
- Lisa Eischen – Secretary, Waukee High School
- Megan Curry – Counselor, Waukee High School
- Molly Watkins – Counselor, Waukee High School
- Sarah Taylor – Secretary, Waukee High School
- Alexia Formanek – Teacher, Waukee Middle School
- Alora Simmons – Special education teacher, Waukee Middle School
- Amanda Bahnsen – Special education teacher, Waukee Middle School
- Brittney Barry – Special education teacher, Waukee Middle School
- Dustin Johnson – Special education teacher, Waukee Middle School
- Lezlee Farell – Special education teacher, Waukee Middle School
Any staff member who wants to nominate a colleague or student may do so on the District’s intranet. To find the form, scroll down on the homepage until you see the green Making a Difference banner. Students may ask their teachers to help them submit a nomination.