Ann Lupkes receives Iowa’s Council for Administrators in Special Education (I-CASE) Service Award!

Ann Lupkes receives Iowa’s Council for Administrators in Special Education (I-CASE) Service Award.

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals making significant contributions to programs and services for students with disabilities. “I am so humbled and grateful to receive this award in recognition of my work,” said Ann. “I appreciate those who nominated me and am honored to be chosen. I am truly blessed!” Ann’s colleagues say…

  • “Ann Lupkes has spent her entire career working with students with disabilities.”
  • “Her leadership and expertise have helped our team develop and deliver services to students across the agency and assist teachers in building capacity around transitional programming. Her knowledge and impact reaches far beyond our agency, as I know she is well regarded across the state of Iowa!”
  • “She is there to answer any questions and is willing to help with anything.”
  • “Ann goes above and beyond for students and their families. She is so knowledgeable and works hard to find answers to help families with transitioning their child out of high school to post-secondary!”
  • “She creates an atmosphere of team work while using others’ expertise and experience to build a system for the student. She is on state committees, often the driving force of reason and knowledgeable in the areas of curriculum and transition. Ann is a well-respected trainer for our agency and throughout the state addressing current needs and instruction, emphasis on using SDI framework and differentiated accountability.”

What an excellent way to wrap up a successful career. Happy retirement, Ann!

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