
November 29, 2023
Jo Schmaltz, Special Education Instructional Assistant at the Sioux City Career Academy
"Jo can always be found working with children in a variety of capacitie...

October 31, 2023
Ashley Elsten, Special Education Teacher at Irving Dual Language Elementary School
"Mrs. Elsten has accepted the challenge of being a pioneer this school year. She is tea...

October 2, 2023
Regina Lantz, Registrar at North Middle School
"We appreciate Regina's strong organizational skills, hard work, and polite demeanor in making sure all new students are regist...

May 26, 2023
Turissa Moreland, Math Teacher @ East High School
"Ms. Moreland continually works hard for the best interest of her students. Whenever you walk into her classroom, students a...

April 28, 2023
Vicky Behrens, Paraeducator @ East High School
"Vicky carries out her role with conscientiousness and diligence. We can count on Vicky to be reliable, helpful, and supportive...

March 31, 2023
Mark Larson, Social Studies Teacher @ East High School
"This year, Mr. Larson organized Chili Day and Soup Day for the staff at East High. It brought everyone together for so...

February 28, 2023
Dondi Hansen, Office Assistant @ West Middle School
" Ms. Hansen is always willing to take on extra work. She helps keep our office clean, is a smiling face for students, su...

January 31, 2023
Aylin Garcia, ESL Tutor @ Bryant Elementary School
"Ms. Garcia is new this year at Bryant and works in our ESL program. She is very kind and caring to the students. She compl...

December 24, 2022
Jeremy Taylor, Reading Teacher @ East Middle School
"We have been so impressed with how Jeremy seeks to find connections with all of his students. He advocates for their nee...

December 3, 2022
Carson Cameron, SPED Teacher @ Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary School
"Carson works very hard to meet the needs of all of her students. She maintains a positi...

November 17, 2022
Previously published on October 14, 2022 Richard Twohig, Building Service Technician @ Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary School
“This summer, Richard went above a...

November 17, 2022
Previously published on September 28, 2022 Heather Cook, First Grade Teacher @ Morningside STEM Elementary School
“This year, Ms. Cook has gotten into the groove of the scho...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on May 14, 2022
Keith Juelfs, Fifth Grade Teacher @ Morningside STEM Elementary School
“Keith has been an integral part of our staff over the year...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on April 8, 2022 Molly Tomke, Donny Short, Lindsey Rixner, and Victoria Parrales, Teachers @ Liberty Elementary School
“This year, these four staff memb...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on March 11, 2022 Mackenzie Gough, Fifth Grade Teacher @ Morningside STEM Elementary School
A staff member at Morningside STEM Elementary School said t...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on February 3, 2022 Kayla Fay, SPED Teacher @ Hunt A+ Arts Elementary School
“Mrs. Fay is always so positive, upbeat, organized, calm, and consistent. ...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on January 5, 2022 Mike Tillo, Assistant Principal @ West Middle School
“Mr. Tillo works hard to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, a...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on December 6, 2021 LoriAnn Hanson, Bookeeper @ West Middle School
“LoriAnn works hard each day to support any need that arises in our busy middle schoo...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on November 12, 2021 Mara Amsberry, Second Grade Teacher @ Bryant Elementary School
“Ms. Amsberry makes great connections with her students. It is not u...

November 16, 2022
Previously published on October 7, 2021 Lanaya Harringa, SPED Teacher @ Bryant Elementary School
“Mrs. Harringa started a new program at Bryant this school year and is doing...