October 2022 Nominees
Tina Martinez
Tina has been essential to my classroom since I joined Schramm. She is a hard worker who always does what's best for the kids. She has also created several art projects for students which are inclusive and catered to their needs. Thanks, Tina!
-Sara McElroy
Dani Bollinger
Dani is new to Schramm but it's like she has been here for years! She is caring and eager to learn. I appreciate you!
-Sara McElroy
Hannah Coffey
Hannah volunteered for the tootsie roll drive, during her personal time, to help raise money for our students!!
-Johnica Tucker
Mandy Rader
Mandy is always offering her assistance when she sees someone struggling. She is a team player!
-Johnica Tucker
Amber Caldwell
Amber has been an amazing addition to my class this year and is one of the most generous, down to earth, hardworking women I have met. She asks me every single time she enters my classroom how she can help out or if we need anything and jumps right in, taking initiative to minister to the needs of my students in any way she can. She talks to the kids in such a relaxed, soothing manner and makes them feel so valued and loved and isn’t afraid to take on new challenges with regards to helping students. I absolutely LOVE her and find her authenticity and genuine kindness to be so refreshing. She’s someone I can easily sit down and have relaxed conversation with. Amber is such a BLESSING to me and someone I am happy to call friend.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Matt Sommer
Matt is an amazing addition to Schramm. Not only has he done a great job keeping my classroom neat and clean, every single time he sees my students, he acknowledges them and interacts with them in a friendly way. Each afternoon when Matt comes to sweep, one of my students (who is waiting for his bus to arrive), looks forward to Matt’s arrival and conversational exchange, pointing out that we’ve put the chairs up on the tables for him. Matt treats him and all of my students with a smile, such friendliness, and in a dignified way. We are so happy to have him as a part of our team and always look forward to seeing him.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Tony Carlson
Tony has such a fun-loving personality with my students and talks to them like the true teenagers they are, which is so awesome to see. Whether it’s bantering back and forth with one student about baseball (His favorite team - The Atlanta Braves. Her favorite - The St. Louis Cardinals), or checking to make sure their physical needs are met, such as making sure their various AFO supports are on and/or positioned correctly, Tony shows a great deal of compassion and concern for the students at Schramm and does it in a fun yet dignified manner.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Eric Wass
Eric has been such a BLESSING to me since I’ve been at Schramm. Not only is he very approachable and laid back, he makes sure my classroom (along with all other rooms at Schramm) is always equipped with everything I need to run it. This summer, he even went out of his way to help me get a vintage kitchen table I had purchased on the marketplace for my students, hauled it across town for me, and then carried it in as I relocated to a different classroom. Whether it’s changing a lightbulb, bringing in furniture from the shed, cleaning up messes, or rigging up a desk partition to bring my idea for a kitchen countertop to life, Eric is always willing to jump in and help out, and I am just so thankful for him!
-Tiffany Fletcher
Tim Estes
Tim is one of the most genuine, hardworking men I’ve met to date. Not only does he do a great job taking care of Schramm, daily, he is so friendly and respectful. Every single time he’d come to clean my classroom last year, Tim made sure to ask if it was okay for him to come in at that time, which was so kind and considerate. We would engage in brief conversations as he’d clean. While talking, the amount of respect I learned he has for Schramm teachers and paraprofessionals was heartwarming as he’d mention, almost daily, his appreciation for all we do. It is easy to see Tim is a class act. He is a joy to talk to and is someone I very much appreciate and respect.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Marti Hinrichsen-Rumbold
During Problem Solving Meetings, Marti took the lead to input information as teachers and related services were discussing student needs.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen
Emily Hendrix
During Problem Solving Meetings, Emily took the lead to input information as teachers and related services were discussing student needs.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen
Sara McElroy
She has been so helpful in showing me the ropes, and being kind and patience.
-Danni Bollinger
Chris Erickson
Chris volunteered to take two students to his classroom during his lunch time on an early dismissal day whose bus was running late.
-Krissi Neville
Tina Martinez
She is always making sure that I am o.k. I know if I ever need help Tina is the one to go to!
-Danni Bollinger
Heather Cassidy
We were short on office staff on an Executive Committee day, Heather came in and helped provide support with phones/doors during the morning and afternoon rush. She was extra help during student arrival and pick up. Thank you, Heather!
-Terrie Schappaugh
Charity Adams
We were short on office staff on an Executive Committee day, Charity provided coverage and support in the office so I could attend the meeting. She is always willing to step up when extra support is needed. Thank you, Charity!
-Terrie Schappaugh
Desiree Krowlek
Desiree was helpful in correcting a spreadsheet that we use for STEP. I really appreciated her willingness to help us solve a problem.
-Meghan Brake
Mary Zumwalt
Mary is an AMAZING OT supervisor and team member! She continually jumps in to help others without hesitation. She works diligently to support her colleagues, districts, educators, students, and their families. It is evident to whoever interacts with Mary, even briefly, how deeply committed she is to helping students succeed. She truly exemplifies the Core Values of TMCSEA. I feel so fortunate to work with and learn from her example. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award!
-Erin Mitchell
Mandie Kelly
Mandie has been so helpful in getting me acclimated to different schools/school staff, is very collaborative, and is always willing to answer questions about processes and paperwork. Thank you for making me feel welcome to the TMCSEA motor team!
-Katie Pena
Jordyn Vettore
Last week Jordyn saw me struggling when bringing the students in from the playground. She did not hesitate to step in and offer help. She helped my students get back to the classroom safely!
-Johnica Tucker
Hannah Coffey
Today during the fire drill, Hannah went above and beyond to make sure her students were safe. I was very impressed with her ability to adapt and help her students during this time.
-Johnica Tucker
Tina Martinez
Tina has brought items in and set up the Halloween sensory room for our students to have an interactive experience. I greatly appreciate the work she has put into it and my students are loving the sensory experience!
-Johnica Tucker
Haley Lee
Haley is always willing to help. She helps others without being asked.
-Heidi Putman
Ashlie Reinhart
Ashlie is great to work with. She jumps in without being asked.
-Heidi Putman
Shasta McCulla
Shasta is always willing to help when we have questions about students' needs. It's amazing to have someone as knowledgeable as her right across the hall!
-Sara McElroy
Kelly McGrath
Kelly is always ready to step in and help no matter what! It was such a relief to see her and her ICC student pop into our room to help during the fire drill. Thanks, Kelly!
-Sara McElroy
Jennifer Snider
Jen is always looking for new ways to keep our students engaged in their communication journeys! I appreciate it!
-Sara McElroy
Tina Martinez
I know I already recognized Tina but the spooky room is amazing and the kids LOVE it!
-Sara McElroy
Nicole Melton
Helps others without being asked. Twice in the past week, Nicole has helped me with cleanups and setting up for lunch. She always talks to me. She is a class act and I'm thrilled she works here!!!
-Matt Sommer
Heidi Putman
She is always happy, she always has fun things to do with the students, and one of the best teachers to work with. She treats her paras as equals. She goes above and beyond with toileting, goal work, projects, and making sure her paras are not overwhelmed. She is appreciated by all in the class.
-Haley Lee
Jen Opel
She is a great sub who always jumps in and makes sure the day goes smoothly as the original teacher would. She is always positive and makes the classroom environment a lot of fun.
-Haley Lee
Jennifer Doyle, Heather Cassidy, Haley Lee, Lexi Diehl, Heidi Putman, Tina Martinez, Takohma Beach
Helping to lead the Halloween festivities here at Schramm. Door Decorating, Pumpkin Decorating, Chili Cook-Off, Homecoming Dance, Dress Up Days, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Spooky Sensory Room, and Trick or Treating.........what a fun week we are having.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen
Tina has been essential to my classroom since I joined Schramm. She is a hard worker who always does what's best for the kids. She has also created several art projects for students which are inclusive and catered to their needs. Thanks, Tina!
-Sara McElroy
Dani Bollinger
Dani is new to Schramm but it's like she has been here for years! She is caring and eager to learn. I appreciate you!
-Sara McElroy
Hannah Coffey
Hannah volunteered for the tootsie roll drive, during her personal time, to help raise money for our students!!
-Johnica Tucker
Mandy Rader
Mandy is always offering her assistance when she sees someone struggling. She is a team player!
-Johnica Tucker
Amber Caldwell
Amber has been an amazing addition to my class this year and is one of the most generous, down to earth, hardworking women I have met. She asks me every single time she enters my classroom how she can help out or if we need anything and jumps right in, taking initiative to minister to the needs of my students in any way she can. She talks to the kids in such a relaxed, soothing manner and makes them feel so valued and loved and isn’t afraid to take on new challenges with regards to helping students. I absolutely LOVE her and find her authenticity and genuine kindness to be so refreshing. She’s someone I can easily sit down and have relaxed conversation with. Amber is such a BLESSING to me and someone I am happy to call friend.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Matt Sommer
Matt is an amazing addition to Schramm. Not only has he done a great job keeping my classroom neat and clean, every single time he sees my students, he acknowledges them and interacts with them in a friendly way. Each afternoon when Matt comes to sweep, one of my students (who is waiting for his bus to arrive), looks forward to Matt’s arrival and conversational exchange, pointing out that we’ve put the chairs up on the tables for him. Matt treats him and all of my students with a smile, such friendliness, and in a dignified way. We are so happy to have him as a part of our team and always look forward to seeing him.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Tony Carlson
Tony has such a fun-loving personality with my students and talks to them like the true teenagers they are, which is so awesome to see. Whether it’s bantering back and forth with one student about baseball (His favorite team - The Atlanta Braves. Her favorite - The St. Louis Cardinals), or checking to make sure their physical needs are met, such as making sure their various AFO supports are on and/or positioned correctly, Tony shows a great deal of compassion and concern for the students at Schramm and does it in a fun yet dignified manner.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Eric Wass
Eric has been such a BLESSING to me since I’ve been at Schramm. Not only is he very approachable and laid back, he makes sure my classroom (along with all other rooms at Schramm) is always equipped with everything I need to run it. This summer, he even went out of his way to help me get a vintage kitchen table I had purchased on the marketplace for my students, hauled it across town for me, and then carried it in as I relocated to a different classroom. Whether it’s changing a lightbulb, bringing in furniture from the shed, cleaning up messes, or rigging up a desk partition to bring my idea for a kitchen countertop to life, Eric is always willing to jump in and help out, and I am just so thankful for him!
-Tiffany Fletcher
Tim Estes
Tim is one of the most genuine, hardworking men I’ve met to date. Not only does he do a great job taking care of Schramm, daily, he is so friendly and respectful. Every single time he’d come to clean my classroom last year, Tim made sure to ask if it was okay for him to come in at that time, which was so kind and considerate. We would engage in brief conversations as he’d clean. While talking, the amount of respect I learned he has for Schramm teachers and paraprofessionals was heartwarming as he’d mention, almost daily, his appreciation for all we do. It is easy to see Tim is a class act. He is a joy to talk to and is someone I very much appreciate and respect.
-Tiffany Fletcher
Marti Hinrichsen-Rumbold
During Problem Solving Meetings, Marti took the lead to input information as teachers and related services were discussing student needs.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen
Emily Hendrix
During Problem Solving Meetings, Emily took the lead to input information as teachers and related services were discussing student needs.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen
Sara McElroy
She has been so helpful in showing me the ropes, and being kind and patience.
-Danni Bollinger
Chris Erickson
Chris volunteered to take two students to his classroom during his lunch time on an early dismissal day whose bus was running late.
-Krissi Neville
Tina Martinez
She is always making sure that I am o.k. I know if I ever need help Tina is the one to go to!
-Danni Bollinger
Heather Cassidy
We were short on office staff on an Executive Committee day, Heather came in and helped provide support with phones/doors during the morning and afternoon rush. She was extra help during student arrival and pick up. Thank you, Heather!
-Terrie Schappaugh
Charity Adams
We were short on office staff on an Executive Committee day, Charity provided coverage and support in the office so I could attend the meeting. She is always willing to step up when extra support is needed. Thank you, Charity!
-Terrie Schappaugh
Desiree Krowlek
Desiree was helpful in correcting a spreadsheet that we use for STEP. I really appreciated her willingness to help us solve a problem.
-Meghan Brake
Mary Zumwalt
Mary is an AMAZING OT supervisor and team member! She continually jumps in to help others without hesitation. She works diligently to support her colleagues, districts, educators, students, and their families. It is evident to whoever interacts with Mary, even briefly, how deeply committed she is to helping students succeed. She truly exemplifies the Core Values of TMCSEA. I feel so fortunate to work with and learn from her example. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award!
-Erin Mitchell
Mandie Kelly
Mandie has been so helpful in getting me acclimated to different schools/school staff, is very collaborative, and is always willing to answer questions about processes and paperwork. Thank you for making me feel welcome to the TMCSEA motor team!
-Katie Pena
Jordyn Vettore
Last week Jordyn saw me struggling when bringing the students in from the playground. She did not hesitate to step in and offer help. She helped my students get back to the classroom safely!
-Johnica Tucker
Hannah Coffey
Today during the fire drill, Hannah went above and beyond to make sure her students were safe. I was very impressed with her ability to adapt and help her students during this time.
-Johnica Tucker
Tina Martinez
Tina has brought items in and set up the Halloween sensory room for our students to have an interactive experience. I greatly appreciate the work she has put into it and my students are loving the sensory experience!
-Johnica Tucker
Haley Lee
Haley is always willing to help. She helps others without being asked.
-Heidi Putman
Ashlie Reinhart
Ashlie is great to work with. She jumps in without being asked.
-Heidi Putman
Shasta McCulla
Shasta is always willing to help when we have questions about students' needs. It's amazing to have someone as knowledgeable as her right across the hall!
-Sara McElroy
Kelly McGrath
Kelly is always ready to step in and help no matter what! It was such a relief to see her and her ICC student pop into our room to help during the fire drill. Thanks, Kelly!
-Sara McElroy
Jennifer Snider
Jen is always looking for new ways to keep our students engaged in their communication journeys! I appreciate it!
-Sara McElroy
Tina Martinez
I know I already recognized Tina but the spooky room is amazing and the kids LOVE it!
-Sara McElroy
Nicole Melton
Helps others without being asked. Twice in the past week, Nicole has helped me with cleanups and setting up for lunch. She always talks to me. She is a class act and I'm thrilled she works here!!!
-Matt Sommer
Heidi Putman
She is always happy, she always has fun things to do with the students, and one of the best teachers to work with. She treats her paras as equals. She goes above and beyond with toileting, goal work, projects, and making sure her paras are not overwhelmed. She is appreciated by all in the class.
-Haley Lee
Jen Opel
She is a great sub who always jumps in and makes sure the day goes smoothly as the original teacher would. She is always positive and makes the classroom environment a lot of fun.
-Haley Lee
Jennifer Doyle, Heather Cassidy, Haley Lee, Lexi Diehl, Heidi Putman, Tina Martinez, Takohma Beach
Helping to lead the Halloween festivities here at Schramm. Door Decorating, Pumpkin Decorating, Chili Cook-Off, Homecoming Dance, Dress Up Days, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Spooky Sensory Room, and Trick or Treating.........what a fun week we are having.
-Laura Stuff & Anne Risen