Making a Difference – December 2024 Nominees
The last Making a Difference Award nominees of 2024 are here! These staff and students were recognized for upholding our District values and fostering a supportive community. HR Manager Maggie Holton and Superintendent Brad Buck helped celebrate each nominee with a surprise visit and sharing the nominations aloud. Watch to see a glimpse of what happened during those visits.
December Nominees
- Anna Engler – Administrative Assistant, District Office
- Bobby Kelley – Director of Aquatics, Waukee CSD Natatorium
- Kathy O’Brien – Silver cord Supervisor
- Angela Youngers – Teacher, Northwest High School
- Ben Twigg – Counselor, Northwest High School
- Kelly Lemos – DOP MAG specialist, Northwest High School
- Kinley McLellan – Student, Prairieview
- Molly Halferty – Behavioral Coach, Prairieview
- Raylan Francis – Student, Prairieview
- Reese Andrews – Student, Prairieview
- Saskia Markway – Student, Prairieview
- Elise Davidson – Teacher, Radiant Elementary
- Katelyn Moe – Teacher, Radiant Elementary
- Kim Tierney – Principal, Radiant Elementary
- Cam Tigges – Student, Shuler Elementary
- Ryan Blankenship – Teacher, Shuler Elementary
- Shanice Lloyd – Teacher, South Middle School
- Chance Hejde – Teacher, Timberline
- Casey Bisher – Teacher, Trailriidge
- Jennifer Latcham – Teacher, Walnut Hills
- Stacy Snow – Teacher, Walnut Hills
- Jackie Jones – Waterford Elementary
- Jeff Knutson – Teacher, Waukee High School
- Kristin Randall – iJag, Waukee High School
- Tim Gibson – iJag, Waukee High School
- Tony Dam – Teacher, Waukee High 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.
