February 2020 IT nominations


1	Name	Site	Positon	Nominator	Date	Explanation	UserInfo

2	Rhiannon Cambron	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Teacher	Mrs. Morales	2020-02-24	It is so hard to see the impact one person brings to a school. Your support in recognizing and reinforcing my Tier 1 lessons with students is valuable to me. Your notes of student’s growth in SEL skills make a difference and like I’m being heard. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Mrs. Morales	Co-Worker
3	Nancy Trigueros	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Support Staff		2020-02-14	Nancy is a caring team player at Jackson! She always puts the needs of students first! You can count on her to step up to the plate any day! She is an asset to our school!	Co-Worker
4	Catherine Miller	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Support Staff		2020-02-14	Catherine always has the biggest smile on her face, even on the tough days! She is an awesome team player and a dependable colleague! Her passion for her job shows! Thank you for everything!	Co-Worker
5	Matt Blansett	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Teacher		2020-02-14	Mr. Blansett makes his classroom a fun place to learn! He brings an air of drama into his lessons and his students love him! Thank you for all that you do to continue building relationships with your students!	Co-Worker
6	Laura Cramer	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Special Education Teacher			Ms. Cramer quietly goes about her work supporting students and colleagues without expecting anything in return. She burns the midnight oil working on IEP’s and is always ready and willing to share her expertise with the staff. We are lucky to have her here at Jackson! Thank you for all that you do!!	Co-Worker
7	Miriam Barajas	Andrew Jackson Elementary	Administrative Assistant			This lady is a rockstar! The school could not survive without her! She is ready to help students and staff in anyway that is needed! Office staff is often the first interaction the community has with our school and she is always welcoming to everyone! Thank you Ms. Barajas for your excellent work at our school!	Co-Worker
8	Laura Cramer	Andrew Jackson Elementary	RSP Teacher	Dr. José Montaño	2020-02-18	Ms. Cramer has been a valued team member of the Jackson community since she joined our family in 2018. She is a team player and is deeply committed to the success of our school community as well as that of her students. She is passionate about supporting her colleagues and she serves as one of the team members of our school’s DSTA leadership. She works hard and long hours often coming in on the weekends to continue her arduous work of supporting her student’s success. Her willingness to be a school leader is a great example of her commitment to excellence that embodies DSUSD’s values.	Co-Worker
9	Alma Gomez	Andrew Jackson Elementary	3rd Grade Teacher	Dr. José Montaño	2020-02-18	Ms. Gomez is a beloved member of the Jackson family. She is extremely passionate about the success of her students and she is deeply committed to her work and colleagues. She currently serves as part of our DSTA leadership for our school community and she is extremely well respected by her colleagues. She challenges herself to new ideas and school initiative and she also serves as our school’s webmaster and Facebook host. She cares for her students and is always seeking the very best for them. She engages in positive relationship building with her students and helps lead students as part of our school’s Garden Club. She is a mentor, leader, and team member of our Jackson Family.	Co-Worker
10	Lisa Davenport	Andrew Jackson Elementary	4th Grade Teacher	Dr. José Montaño	2020-02-18	Ms. Davenport is an amazing teacher that leads with her heart and soul. She is passionate about her student’s success and is always willing to put herself in a vulnerable position which allows her to make meaningful and long-lasting connections with her students. She is a natural leader and never backs down from any challenges. She is a well respected and beloved member of the Jackson Family. Ms. Davenport serves on the MTSS Committee and she leads the charge with a positive can-do attitude. She is one of Jackson’s biggest cheerleader, and she embodies DSUSD’s values and mission.	Co-Worker
11	Veronica Leon	Benjamin Franklin Elementary	Office Specialist Bilingual	Danica Ledezma	2020-02-06	Veronica always goes above and beyond for each student and parent. She is wonderful and makes the front office at Franklin a better place. Her helpfulness makes everyone feel at ease and confident in their child's care during school hours. Franklin Elementary would not be the same without her.	Parent
12	Christine Jaffe	Benjamin Franklin Elementary	Teacher		2020-02-12	Mrs. Jaffe is a one of a kind Teacher! She goes out of her way to make every student feel good and do their best everyday. Her kindness to others is something everyone should strive for in their lives. She makes the classroom and places around her a happier place. Every student that has been touched by her is a better person on this earth.	Parent
13	Eileen Flanary-Jones	Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle	Special Ed. Teacher		2020-02-26	All year Eileen has been a teamplayer and supporter of our Students with Disabilities population. But also she has taken on the position of AVID coordinator. She is often at work until 5 or later every evening making it all work. She is dedicated and strives every day to provide the best service she can for all students.	Co-Worker
14	Stefan Pejovic	Communications Department	Paid Intern (RCOE Grant)	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Stefan is part of a team of DSUSD staff members who have been working long hours to create the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. As an intern in the communications department and a student at PDHS in the FILM Academy, Stefan is the director of this production. He has volunteered countless hours to perfect the script, creating unique scenes, and stage awesome shots. His teamwork with the staff in the communications department, the superintendent's office, PDHS, and our operations division are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value.	Co-Worker
15	Joshua Alvarez	Child Welfare and Attendance	Attendance Facilitator	Tammie Sue Price	2020-02-05	As the newest AIT (Attendance Intervention Team) Member, Joshua has provided a fresh perspective to address chronic absence. Josh strives to demonstrate an innovator's mindset as he proposes new ways to address an issue with the hopes of an improved outcome. Josh is a valued member of the team and I appreciate his positive attitude and "can do" spirit.	Co-Worker
16	Jordan Aquino	Business Services	Assistant Superintendent	Terresa Amidei	2020-02-18	Mr. Aquino helped me to clarify a DSUSD policy . His response was timely and informative while maintaining a positive tone. His insight helped me to complete my job requirements and allowed me to continue to serve the students of Desert Ridge.	Co-Worker
17	Patricia Dougherty	State and Federal Programs	Project Facilitator Title 1 and Migrant Ed	Gayle Mollerstuen	2020-02-13	Tricia does an AMAZING job organizing opportunities for students who participate in Migrant Education Programs. She organizes meaningful field trip experiences for students k-12. She is able to do this based on a grant she was awarded for Migrant Ed field experiences. She is super organized and the students and parents absolutely love her!	Co-Worker
18	Suzanne Thomas	Desert Ridge Academy	Teacher	Linda Martin	2020-02-20	Suzanne is a tireless, relentless, consistent, and persistent force of positivity on this campus. She brings her energy to her students and staff. She is willing to get up in front of the staff every time she is given an opportunity, even knowing that teachers are a tough audience. Suzanne brings her best to everything she does, and she brings out the best in those around her, too.	Co-Worker
19	Cyndi Furr	Technology Department	Tech Facilitator	Marissa St. Louis	2020-02-18	Cyndi has stepped up on numerous occassions to help me directly with Synergy assessments. Not only has she dropped what she was doing at the time to help me when I called, but she came to my campus to help me directly to learn the Synergy assessment program. She is friendly, knowledgable, and quick! She works hard to make sure that all teachers are getting the best instruction/advice on how to handle our technology issues. She is a true asset to our district!	Co-Worker
20	Refica Garcia	Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy	School Site Monitor	Veronica Amezcua	2020-02-21	On the morning of Friday, February 21, 2020 there was a three-car accident on Monroe St. just south of Comet Lane during our very busy drop off time. One of the cars involved pulled into Comet Lane blocking our drop off entry point. Refica sprang into action. While calling 911, she radioed for help and orchestrated an alternate way for parents and family members to drop off students. We heard the call and through teamwork, we made sure our students had a safe place to enter school. Those of us who heard the call followed her lead in service to our students and avoided what could have been a messy situation. Refica has built positive relationships with our staff, students and parents. There is so much more I can say about Refica, but it is evident, we truly appreciate her.	Co-Worker
21	Luz Montalvo	Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy	Teacher	Lindsey Richie	2020-02-24	Luz is the grade lead for 3rd grade. She prioritizes each and every one of her students every day. She wants to make sure that all students are heard and all students are valued. She is also an amazing leader. Luz always goes above and beyond for her teammates and other staff members. She puts the students first in any conversation there is about curriculum or planning. Luz is the perfect picture of what "all means all" should look like. Thank you, Luz for your dedication and hard work!	Co-Worker
22	Gerald Andrade	Desert Ridge Academy	Office Tech/ Sub	Brenda Fuentes	2020-03-02		Co-Worker
23	Helen Estrin	Technology	Admin Assistant	Guadalupe R. Gutierrez	2020-02-01	Helen is very professional, efficient, kind, and understanding. In addition she's patient. Thank you for making the world brighter! You know your job well!	Co-Worker
24	Veronica Correa-Rosas	Educational Services	Executive Assistant	Ryan Pitt	2020-02-26	Veronica always goes above and beyond to serve our students. She frequently goes out of her way to accommodate requests from sites, faculty, and DEC staff. She is a true team player.	Co-Worker
25	Kaitlyn Hubbard	Technology	Project Facilitator	Courtney Fox	2020-02-01	I'm sure each everyone of us has had a Kaitlyn moment...or several. I had a couple last week alone that reminded how KINDNESS and TEAMWORK can change the outcome of our most challenging days both personally and professionally. I'm forever grateful!	Co-Worker
26	Suzy Hanmer	Gerald R. Ford Elementary	Teacher	Ryleigh Pope	2020-02-04	She shows excellence by being kind explaining work and by treating everyone fairly.	Student
27	Serena Zeitounian	Gerald R. Ford Elementary	1st Grade	Christine Terry	2020-02-25	Tonight I was watching over my child’s shoulder as he worked on his homework. I am truly amazed at how much he has progressed this year. He is so much smarter and can read so well. I love that Mrs. Z has so much patience and how well she is helping these kids progress through the year. We LOVE Mrs. Z!!	Parent
28	Amber Hardcastle	Gerald R. Ford Elementary	Kindergarten Teacher	Cheryln Ogle	2020-02-24	Ms. Hardcastle is a kind hard-working teacher who has helped my granddaughter through a rough transition to kinder.	Parent
29	Lacy Klemann	Gerald R. Ford Elementary	Teacher	Sophia Tarallo	2020-02-11	She talks to her students and listens well. She does teamwork with her whole class. She has respect for kids personal life and doesn't share out personal things about them.	Student
30	Adriana Castellanos	Harry Truman Elementary	PE Aid	Francisco Ferro	2020-02-06	Mrs. Castellanos takes the time to memorize students names, greets them and puts a smile on their faces. I have seen it with my sons and when she greets parents on campus. It makes my sons enjoy physical education and encourages them more active and healthy. That’s a plus! Thank you Mrs Castellanos!!!	Parent
31	Brooke Leechman	Harry Truman Elementary	1st grade teacher	Belen Martinez and Cristine Reyes		Miss Leechman has helped make a difference in my daughters life. She says, “I love Miss Leechman because she is nice and she helps with our work. She even plays on the playground with us”. I as her parent, also appreciated that she was amazing when it came to communicating everything that is going on, whether it was sending photos of my child’s work and how she was accomplishing new goals, or just sending reminders for spirit weeks, events, field trips, picture day, and student of the month. I loved the ParentVue app. She also listens and is very respectful whenever I have had any concerns. I’ve seen my daughters bond with her and noticed how much confidence she has gained and how much more easier it is her for her to be kind to others. Thank you Miss Leechman for sharing kindness with the children and also the families. Even though my child has moved onto 2nd grade she still comes home talking about how amazing you are. Truman is so lucky to have you. ❤️	Parent
32	Luz Elena Ramos	Herbert Hoover Elementary	Centro de Padres	Ofelia Morales	2020-02-13		Student
33	Lucy Ramos	Herbert Hoover Elementary	Centro de Padres	Alicia Becerra	2020-02-14	Lucy para mi es una persona muy competente y muy servicial y si uno nesecita ayuda ella esta disponible siempre.	Community Member
34	Luz Elena Ramos	Herbert Hoover Elementary	Centro de padres	Luz Rivera	2020-02-13		Student
35	Francisco Uribe	Indio Middle School	RPI Center		2020-02-18	Mr. Uribe goes above and beyond to be innovative in creating a safe space at Indio Middle School. The work going into the RPI room is awesome and I can't wait to see the improvements in the future as you continue to make IMS a more positive place to work.	Co-Worker
36	Judy Guenther	Indio High School	Math Teacher		2020-02-26	Mrs. Guenther goes above and beyond her teaching duties. She is involved in everything! Our district wouldn't be the same without her. Her caring spirit and positive attitude makes everyone's day better. From leading the math department to helping with band, attending school events to show her support, to making sure that DSTA is up to date with insurance information, and everything in between. Mrs. Guenther is simply the best. Thank you for being the inspiration our district needs. Thank you for being YOU!	Community Member
37	Cyndi furr	Technology	Tech teacher on so racial assignment	Derrick Lawson	2020-02-09	Cyndi has demonstrated the qualities of innovation at Indio High School as she provides regular and consistent coaching of the principal and staff for their quest to enhance student engagement via staff technology integration. She supports innovation by coaching and supporting staff to seek and infuse edpuzzles, breakouts, enhanced google classroom use and a host of new and explored tech tools new to staff as they have sought to connect them to their student learning objectives a (SLOs) and the SPSA connected three year tech plan. She has assisted staff in the process of becoming google certified and coached the principal as he seeks to model lead learning to inspire the staff to embrace appropriate tech integration and vulnerability to receive coaching support in order to exponentially increase their instructional impact with student learning.	Co-Worker
38	Laura Gautier	Indio High School	Community Tech	Norma Gomez	2020-02-24	Todo el tiempo ella es amble, siempre ayuda con todo lo que preguntas te dice con quien ir, es muy cortes y con disposicion y por telefono siempre te guia en todo.	Parent
39	Mike Williams	James Earl Carter Elementary	Principal		2020-02-14	Mr. Williams took time out of his day to send a Valentine to every student. This sweet gesture was appreciated by all of the students. As a volunteer in the classroom that day you could see the joy and excitement knowing their principal truly cares about each and every child at that school. This is only one example, but daily Mr. Williams devotes his all to those kids and it shows.	Parent
40	Spencer Dorn	Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Band teacher	Monserrath	2020-02-24	Pence dorn is not boring and he is jokester.	Student
41	Jami Gleeson	John Glenn Middle School	Math Teacher	Mary Alexander	2020-02-03	Straight from my 6th graders mouth after school one day, "Mrs. Gleeson truly understands that we are kids, you can just tell that she gets us and cares about us!" It is when teachers make students feel valued and cared about that learning can happen. As a parent to a new middle school student, I truly appreciate teachers that make kids feel cared about. Keep up the Great Work Mrs. Gleeson!! We appreciate your caring and compassionate personality in the classroom at JGMS!	Parent
42	Melissa Jacobs	John Glenn Middle School	Math Teacher	Marcy Herrera (Parent)	2020-02-05	My son began his 8th grade year, with a deep hatred of math. His 7th grade math was a struggle. Ms. Jacobs, day one, made a commitment to him to prepare him for high school math and reconnect with the subject. She has worked with him every day and has brought him from and a F to an A in just six months. He independently completes his homework and studies for quizzes and exams. He also rushes home to tell us about his math successes. Ms. Jacobs is a teacher who understands that she can change a child's a life and makes a difference. She represents all of the DSUSD values and lives with the motto that "The Future is Here".	Parent
43	Theresa Dees	John Glenn Middle School	AVID Teacher		2020-02-26	There are truly not enough words to describe how amazing Mrs. Dees is to her students and families. She is compassionate, kind, and dedicated. Mrs. Dees goes above and beyond to form relationships with her students and ensures her students feel important. She is an incredible teacher and I am beyond grateful for the impact she has made on my children.	Parent
44	Mary Grace Mesa	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	Teacher		2020-02-26	Mrs. Mesa is simply the best! She goes above and beyond what is expected. First of all, she is a kindergarten teacher! That already makes her a saint. Her ability to teach a classroom of 27 five year olds is a wonder. She does it with such ease, yet I know how much work she does behind the scene. She is always looking for new ways to teach her students and is ALWAYS willing to help staff. No matter what happens in life, Mrs. Mesa shows up with a smile and a positive attitude. She is truly one of a kind and our students, staff, and community are so lucky to have her!	Co-Worker
45	Danielle Pillow	John F. Kennedy Elementary	teacher	Dawn	2020-02-25		Co-Worker
46	Brian Wisler	La Quinta High School	Security	Tami Menini	2020-02-14	As a parent it's terrifying to get a phone call that your child is at school in the middle of a meltdown. My son had a meltdown at school. CPI trained Security Brian Weisler stepped in and compassionately de-escalated the situation with my son returning to class and successfully finished his day. This is training at it's best ending with a positive result.	Parent
47	Nicole Aguirre	La Quinta High School	Assistant Principal		2020-02-04	Mrs. Aguirre is a living example of what teamwork is. She continually works as a positive team player to make LQHS stronger and safer. She models unity with all of her interactions and is a great asset to LQHS. I especially appreciate how she has held all students accountable for wearing their lanyard throughout the entire school day. I know that if I am walking around campus and I see a student or adult without a lanyard that this is not our practice. This ensures that LQHS is a safe place for both students and staff. Mrs. Aguirre is always respectful and demonstrates equity when working with staff, students and parents, this creates trusting relationships and it shows! Thank you Mrs. Aguirre for sharing your love for the students at LQHS!	Co-Worker
48	Nicolette Stone AKA Ms. Stone	La Quinta High School	Educational Assistant		2020-03-02	Ms. Stone always goes beyond to show students she cares and make the educational journey the best it truly can be for students. Ms. Stone creates authentic relationships with students that makes them feel safe, welcome, valued and a part of school.	Co-Worker
49	Elena Labastida	La Quinta High School	Mental Health Therapist		2020-03-02	Elena has made such great strides with the staff and students here at LQHS. She is always on board to work together with staff, in turn doing what is best for students as a whole. She is always professional and her expertise in mental health is wonderful attribute to LQ.	Co-Worker
50	Mezghan Ames	La Quinta Middle School	SAP COUNSELOR	Mabel Ribas	2020-02-26	Mezghan's collaborative efforts with her fellow co- workers are excellent. I am impressed with her high level of professionalism and her contributions reflect the highest levels of DSUSD following values: KINDNESS, RESPECT, TEAMWORK, SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, RELATIONSHIPS AND EQUITY! Thank you Mezghan!	Co-Worker
51	Diane Burke	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	1st Grade Teacher		2020-02-14	My child is extremely lucky to have such a dedicated teacher with years of experience to guide him this year! I couldn't be happier with her work and dedication. One could tell she has a true passion for teaching and Johnson Elementary is EXTREMELY lucky to have her. Just the other day, she came into our PTO meeting with a great presentation requesting help purchasing a Kiln for our school to use. You can tell she is passionate about art and its benefits. I cant wait to see all the projects my little one will be bringing home! Thank you, Mrs. Burke!	Parent
52	Ella Marini	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	4th Grade Teacher		2020-02-14	A day does not go by without my son coming home to tell me something he loved about his class that day. Ms. Marini truly is a special person who is passionate about her class. She is incredibly smart and I truly think my child is getting the best education possible with her as his teacher. Thank you Ms. Marini! You are appreciated!	Parent
53	Brad Fisher	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	Principal		2020-02-14	I have been a parent at Johnson Elementary for 5 years and I have seen more things get done in the past 6 months that Mr. Fisher has been here compared to the entire 4 years he wasn't here. Don't get me wrong, our last principal was great, but Mr Fisher is involved in EVERYTHING and makes sure things get done for our students. We cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and appreciate everything you do for our children. Keep up the amazing work!!	Parent
54	David Gibbs	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	4th Grade Teacher		2020-02-14	Best and coolest math teacher out there! Thank you, Mr Gibbs for all your tips on how to help our kids with their math homework. You truly are an amazing teacher and my child is lucky to be learning from you. I always hear students say positive things about you and not once have I heard one complaint. It goes to show what an amazing job you are doing with our 4th graders. Thank you for all you do!	Parent
55	Shira Brynjegard	Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary	Kindergarten Teacher	Antonio Abawag	2020-02-15	Mrs. Brynjegard has a specific focus group as a Kindergarten classroom teacher. Nevertheless, her passion is creative instruction to our GATE identified and high achieving students as an after school enrichment program. Our students are fortunate that Mrs. Brynjegard can stimulate higher order thinking skills with our extraordinary children.	Co-Worker
56	Guillermo Castellanos	Maintenance & Operations	Maintenance Technician	Yolanda Robledo	2020-02-13	Memo is a very attentive, conscientious employee. It is clear that he has extensive knowledge regarding his job skills. He always endeavors and succeeds in troubleshooting, and fixing the problem in a timely manner. He is truly an asset to DSUSD.	Co-Worker
57	Justin Kirby	Maintenance & Operations		Rocio Acosta	2020-02-21	On February 19, the front office at Dr. Carreon Academy was exceptionally busy. Mr. Kirby was doing his job at our site and without hesitation at my request; he stayed in the office for more than a while as an additional member of our team. Mr. Kirby showed he has IT. He was sympathetic and understanding to the situation and his mere presence gave me peace of mind.	Co-Worker
58	Mrs.Ramirez	Monroe Elementary	Special Education / IEP	Melissa Palmer	2020-02-06	On 08/14/2019, I was brought to tears when a letter came in the mail from Mrs. Ramirez. Wishing my son Dylan Palmer, well as he was just a few days away from starting middle school. Dylan has had a IEP for years and while he was a student at Monroe, Mrs. Ramirez always made Dylan feel at peace about being pulled from the class room for smaller group lessons. He always felt smart, confident, and excited about school. I was touched that in the hustle and bustle of back to school Mrs Ramirez took the time to write him a letter to remind him what a great kid he is. Amongst other things the letter said, " You are an amazing, kind, smart,respectful young man" and "always stay true to yourself, pick your friends carefully, and shoot for the stars." Enclosed was photos taken of Dylan doing class work through out the years. Dylan just completed his first semester of the 6th grade and achieved straight A's. I contribute so much of Dylan's success and high esteem to all the love, encouragement , and commitment Mrs. Ramirez and her team invested in my son. For that I would like to nominate Mrs. Ramirez for recognition because she is exactly what the IEP program and being a teacher is all about. Thank you, Mrs. Ramirez! Sincerely, Melissa Palmer	Parent
59	Laura Gautier	Indio High School	Community Technician Biligual	Laura Casillas	2020-02-26	Una persona amable y atento se preocupa por el rendimiento del estudiate y busca la manera de ayudar y solucionar el problema mas personas coma ella por favor.	Parent
60	Joel Parks	Maintenance & Operations	Custodial Supervisor	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Joel spent the afternoon and evening of February 12, after his work day was complete, as part of the cast of the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. His teamwork with the cast and crew are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value. He worked during his own time to help spread the message about DSUSD and our outstanding staff in the operations division.	Co-Worker
61	Larry Gotelli	Maintenance & Operations		Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Larry spent Saturday, February 22 at PDHS as part of the cast of the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. His teamwork with the cast and crew are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value. He gave up his Saturday to volunteer to help spread the message about DSUSD and our outstanding staff in the operations division.	Co-Worker
62	Enrique Leon	Maintenance & Operations	Grounds Supervisor	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Enrique spent the afternoon and evening of February 12 as part of the cast of the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. His teamwork with the cast and crew are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value. He spent his own time to help spread the message about DSUSD and our outstanding staff in the operations division.	Co-Worker
63	Frank Simo	Maintenance & Operations	Grounds Worker	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Frank spent Saturday, February 22 at PDHS as part of the cast of the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. His teamwork with the cast and crew are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value. He gave up his Saturday to volunteer to help spread the message about DSUSD and our outstanding staff in the operations division. (Special thanks to Frank's daughter Isabella for also helping us out!)	Co-Worker
64	Marco Franco	Maintenance & Operations	Grounds Worker	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Marco spent Saturday, February 22 at PDHS as part of the cast of the next episode of Not So Undercover Sup: Operations. His teamwork with the cast and crew are exactly what we look for when we talk about teamwork as a DSUSD value. He gave up his Saturday to volunteer to help spread the message about DSUSD and our outstanding staff in the operations division.	Co-Worker
65	Janet Seto	Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School	Principal	Paige Guiding Coalition Team	2020-02-18	Thank you for all you do for us and our KIDS. Thank you for supporting us day in and day out. Thank you for all the bullets you take for us and never complain. Thank you for hanging in there with us. Thank you for the difference you make on our campus. Thank you for all the work you do behind the scenes. Thank you for helping us improve our school culture/climate. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. The results of our school survey today speak for itself. We are way up in almost every category, thanks to your hard work and dedication. Much appreciated Paige Guiding Coalition Team	Co-Worker
66	Luz Ramos	Herbert Hoover Elementary	Cordinadosa Parent		2020-02-01	Es muy amable muy activa, hace much por nosotros los padres, hor da much enformacion muy importante.	Parent
67	Luz Ramos	Herbert Hoover Elementary	Cordinadara de parent center		2020-02-01	Es una persona, excelento muy amable con papas y ninos. Hace so trabajo excelentemente bien.	Parent
68	Patricia (Tricia) Lizza	Palm Desert High School	Math Teacher/Dept. Chair/Instructional Coach	April Rubio	2020-02-14	A student who was grieving came to the counseling office because it was the one year anniversary of her mom's passing. During the time that the school psychologist, therapist and all the counselors were off campus for a district meeting. So, Tricia, did not hesitate to engage with the student, empathize with her, hear her story and help her regulate her emotions enough to be able to return to class. She fully stepped in for that student and provided safety and comfort for her on a difficult day. Thank you Tricia for all you do at PDHS and your example!	Co-Worker
69	Tammy Tweten	Ronald Reagan Elementary	Teachers	Kevin Husen	2020-02-12	Mrs. Tweten and Mrs. Grasso sent 21 5th graders to assist my kindergartners with our iReady testing. Their students were simply amazing. They all did an excellent job of logging in and teaching the kindergartners, who had never touched a Chromebook, use it and input their answers. I heard many words of encouragement from these young students. Thanks to the team of Mrs. Tweten and Mrs. Grasso for creating an environment where students learn to be teachers and leaders!!	Co-Worker
70	Brenna Grasso	Ronald Reagan Elementary	Teachers	Kevin Husen	2020-02-12	Mrs Tweten and Mrs Grasso sent 21 5th graders to assist my kindergartners with our iReady testing. Their students were simply amazing. They all did an excellent job of logging in and teaching the kindergartners who had never touched a Chromebook how use the Chromebook and input their answers. I heard many words of encouragement from these young students. Thanks to the team of Mrs Tweten and Mrs Grasso for creating an environment where students learn to be teachers and leaders!!	Co-Worker
71	Tammy Tweten's Entire Class!	Ronald Reagan Elementary	5th Grade Teacher	Sarah Williams	2020-02-11	This entire class has been an amazing help to our littles during iREADY testing! We have been so fortunate to have these Responsible and Respectful Fifth grade Students come into our classrooms and assist 5 and 6 year olds not only manage a Chromebook for the first time but navigate through the extensive iREADY assessments! These students are not only exemplary Regal Eagles but are truly showing their own Readiness for middle School! Awesome Job Mrs. Tweten's Class! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Ms. Williams	Co-Worker
72	Oron Jackson	Summit High School	Principal		2020-02-07	As Principal of Summit High School, Mr. Jackson excels at making all his students welcome. He sees the person and all of the possibilities they have to succeed. Summit, because of Mr. Jackson’s leadership is where students go when so many have given up on them. Possibilities, options, and guidance are what students have at Summit.	Parent
73	Blanche Ramirez	Superintendent's Office	Executive Specialist	Mary Perry	2020-03-01	Blanche is a true fan of the series Not So Undercover Sup. But, more importantly, she is supportive of the cast and crew who bring each episode to life. In the world of movie making, she would be listed in the credits as "craft services"...the department that provide food to the crew and talent. Thanks to Blanche, the students and staff who recently spent time working on Not So Undercover Sup: Operations had adequate refreshments.	Co-Worker
74	Suzy Hanmer	Gerald R. Ford Elementary	Teacher				no Values entered
75	Shaun Encinias	Technology	Graphic Services		2020-02-28	Shaun's professionalism and attitude reflect the Values of our District. Recently, he was able to temporarily patch some problems with my ailing computer workstation and has resolved to give it a fresh start when time allows, a process that may take a day or two, with his assurance that he'll get things back to normal for me.	Co-Worker
76	Carlos Silva	Technology	Technology	Debbie Bray		Carlos is always kind and helpful but on one recent troubleshooting visit to my classroom, my students were in the middle of a science activity and had materials literally all over the floor. Carlos made his way through the groups and worked around them without a problem.	Co-Worker
77	Gerardo Sanchez	Thomas Jefferson Middle	P.E Coach	Mariana Ceja	2020-02-03		Student
78	Chuck Lavrusky	Transportation	Transportation Manager	Mick Wilhite	2020-02-13	Chuck, Thank you for your "speedy" assistance with arranging special transportation for our kindergarten student who had an issue during a fieldtrip to the Living Desert. Due to your excellent supervision, the bus arrived promptly and the student and her paraeducator were delivered safely back tp their school. I truly appreciate your extra time and effort on this matter. Mick Wilhite	Co-Worker
79	Angel Santiago	Harry Truman Elementary	Security guard for after school traffic	Sarah Miller	2020-02-11	Angel was my school security guard when I was in high school. He remembered me when I walked my little one out of class for the first time. Ever since that day, my kinder says bye to him every day and waves. Angel ALWAYS waves back. He also always asks how their day was if we have time. And waves again when we drive by to leave. He’s always been an amazing person and he’s one of the fun parts of their day.	Parent
80	Kathy Olearnick	Harry Truman Elementary	Teacher	Toni Britton	2020-02-20	Ms. Olearnick helped me tremendously when we had to try three different classrooms to set up and hold a TK/KN Group SART meeting for parents - with parents waiting impatiently in the office! She went above and beyond to help out, traipsing from room-to-room, making offers, and suggestions. Also, lending me her personal slide clicker presentation device so I could advance slides from the front of the room. I'm so appreciative for her help. She exemplifies service to others.	Co-Worker
81	Norma Smothermon	Harry Truman Elementary	Librarian	Toni Britton	2020-02-20	Ms. Smothermon helped me get the media going (on not one, not two, but finally successfully in the third classroom we tried!) for a TK/KN Group SART meeting for parents - with parents waiting impatiently in the office! She continued troubleshooting issues in the various rooms, thinking through and offering other locations, traipsing room-to-room to get the projector talking to the computer, as well as providing a wireless mouse to use so I could advance slides from the front of the room. I'm so appreciative for her help. She exemplifies service to others.	Co-Worker
82	Oscar Aguilar	Harry Truman Elementary	Custodian	Toni Britton	2020-02-20	Oscar always helps me get into the room where I will hold the SART meetings, with a smile and sometimes with a ride on the golf cart to the furthest possible room from the office. This particular day, there were many complications with the media for the presentation and we had 8 families waiting impatiently in the office for us to be ready for the TK/KN Group SART meeting. Oscar helped brainstorm available rooms, kept in constant radio contact with the office for our various locations, and assisted me with getting set up across three moves. I'm so appreciative for Oscar's help and the additional assistance I needed and received, with a smile, this particular day.	Co-Worker
83	Kathleen Buckelew	Martin Van Buren Elementary	TK Teacher	Antonio Abawag	2020-02-01	As a fellow TK teacher, I was fortunate to observe Mrs. Buckelew in action. Even though Van Buren school is known for its strong academic mindset, Mrs. Buckelew additionally promotes the value of "kindness" in her students. There were many areas in her classroom that reminded children that kindness to each other is important daily. Even when I was given directions to Buckelew's room, the office staff told me that the classroom door will have "kindness" on the door. As we increasingly understand the significance of a positive social emotional environment in our schools, seeing Mrs. Buckelew's objectives of kindness is refreshing.	Community Member
84	Christina Viveros	Afterschool Programs	Administrative Assistant		11/01/2019	Chris does an amazing job providing outstanding "Customer Service" for everyone who calls or visits our department. She is always welcoming and assist parents, teachers, peers and administrators with every situation that comes her way with a smile and a thank you. If she can not resolve the situation on her own, she will contact other district employees to find the answer.