Congratulations to the February Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our February nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had to say:
Angel Copp, Special Education Consultant
“Angel has taken on new and additional assignments in our district as a SpEd Consultant and has made a huge impact in a short-time! She provided additional support to a new special education teacher and has provided valuable insight to our middle and high school special education. Angel always does a great job in going above and beyond. We are lucky to have her!” -Tripoli CSD administrator
Sara Reed, Special Education Consultant
“Last year was my first year as a L2/L3 teacher. Sara’s support was instrumental in my success for this new position. Because of her guidance and understanding, I felt very comfortable coming back for year two. Sara is always there when we need her. She listens to concerns and offers valuable advice that helps me and my students. I am so grateful for Sara’s friendship, guidance and content knowledge! She deserves this award!” -Marshalltown CSD teacher
Jody Albertson, Regional Administrator
“Jody always looks for continuous improvement in our district. She has been a tremendous leader in making sure that the Osage administration team has what they need to ensure our system is focused on teaching and learning to support our students and staff! Jody is a great listener who reflects on current reality and helps create action plans for success toward a goal. We are lucky to have her as a Regional Administrator!” -Osage CSD administrator
Kristin Schmidt, Special Education Consultant
“Kristin is a terrific team rep. who always has the best interest of the student at hand. She is straightforward and professional at all times. I have grown to appreciate her willingness to think outside the box in her work with meeting the learning needs of all students. She has a terrific rapport with the students, parents and school stakeholders.” -Forest City CSD administrator
Maggie Mehmen, Special Education Consultant
“Maggie has been incredible. Our Bulldog staff love her, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with her. She can never leave us. Maggie has hit the ground running – she has been involved, visible and helps our staff. We appreciate her more than we can express!” -Hampton-Dumont CSD support staff member