IES Values Leaders Program

Our Values Recognition Program allows peer to peer recognition for individuals across all of our locations who exemplify the IES values. Team members can share a nomination form for anyone that they catch living into our values.

During weekly school meetings, the school leaders share the nominations so that everyone can celebrate those who live into the IES values. In addition, we select an individual each month to be our IES Values Leader. This individual is recognized by IES, and their school team also receives a recognition treat to join in celebrating their success.

2025-26 IES Values Leaders

Click to see a larger version Melissa Vander Sloot, Summer 2025 Melissa Vander Sloot, Kindergarten Teacher, was nominated and chosen by her peers for Inclusiveness in the Summer of 2025.
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Click to see a larger version Brenda Nawrot, Summer 2025 Brenda Nawrot, Paraprofessional, was nominated and chosen for the value of Collaboration/Teamwork for the Summer of 2025! You are appreciated so much! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Gabrielle Grahs, September 2025 Gabrielle Grahs, Kindergarten Teacher, was nominated and chosen by her peers for Growth Mindset in September of 2025. Well done Gabbie! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Rena Reed and Ernie Moose, September 2025 Rena Reed, Paraprofessional, and Ernie Moose, Secondary Math Teacher, were chosen for the value of Collaboration/Teamwork for September of 2025! Great job! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Greta DeLoach, October 2025 Greta DeLoach, School Social Worker, was nominated and chosen for the value of Growth Mindset for October of 2025. Way to go! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Dana Damaska, October 2025 Dana Damaska, School Social Worker, was nominated and chosen by her peers for Integrity in October of 2025. Thank you Dana! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Shannon Mayo, November 2025 Shannon Mayo, SPED Teacher Consultant, was nominated for the values of Inclusiveness as well as Collaboration/Teamwork for November of
2025. Fantastic job! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Jamal Abbey, November 2025 Jamal Abbey, Long-term Substitute Teacher, was nominated and chosen by his peers for Collaboration/Teamwork in November of 2025.
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2024-25 IES Values Leaders

Click to see a larger version Jeremy Gifford, Summer 2024 Jeremy Gifford, Head Facilities Specialist, was nominated by his peers for Collaboration/ Teamwork as well as Excellence in the Summer of 2024. Thank you Jeremy! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Kathy Dembinsky, Summer 2024 Kathy Dembinsky, Secondary Math Teacher, won Values Leader of the Month with a nomination for Excellence for the Summer of 2024! Kathy is a star! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Sue Breadhoff, September 2024 Sue Breadhoff, EL Interventionist, was nominated by her peers for Collaboration/ Teamwork and twice for Inclusiveness in September of 2024. You rock Sue! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Ken Schoonbeck, September 2024 Ken Schoonbeck, Secondary Social Studies Teacher, was nominated for Values Leader of the Month for Excellence in September of 2024! Thanks again Ken! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Teresa Borton, October 2024 Teresa Borton, Long-term Substitute Teacher, received three nominations for Collaboration/Teamwork as well Excellence in October of 2024. Thanks Teresa! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Carlas Coleman, October 2024 Carlas Coleman, Student Advocate, was nominated for the values of Persistence/ Perseverance and Excellence in October of 2024! Thanks Carlas! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Nicole McLaughlin, November 2024 Nicole McLaughlin, Behavioral Interventionist, received nominations for Persistence/ Perseverance and Growth Mindset and was chosen for November of 2024. Go Nicole! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Megan Provost, November 2024 Megan Provost, Secondary ELA Teacher, was nominated for the values of Collaboration/ Teamwork and Excellence for November of 2024! Congratulations Megan! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Stacey Harmon, December 2024 Stacey Harmon, Secondary Math Teacher, was chosen as the Values Leader for Persistence/ Perseverance for December of 2024. Thanks for all you do Stacey! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Tonya Landis, December 2024 Tonya Landis, Office Manager/Student Advocate, was chosen for the values of Collaboration/ Teamwork for December of 2024! Thank you for all you do! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Maria McCarthy, January 2025 Maria McCarthy, Secondary ELA Teacher, was chosen as the Values Leader for Collaboration/ Teamwork and Excellence for January of 2025. Thank you Maria! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Stacie Johnson, January 2025 Stacie Johnson, Behavioral Interventionist, was nominated and chosen for the value of Growth Mindset for January of 2025! Thank you Stacie! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Mackenzie Dailey, February 2025 Mackenzie Dailey, Behavioral Interventionist, won with nominations for Collaboration/ Teamwork, Excellence, Inclusiveness, and Persistence/Perseverance for February of 2025! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Sarah Bolema, February 2025 Sarah Bolema, Special Education Teacher Consultant, was nominated by her peers for the value of Excellence for February of 2025! Thanks for being Excellent! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Carolyn Wood, March 2025 Carolyn Wood, Reading Interventionist, won Values Leader of the Month with nominations for Excellence and Growth Mindset for March of 2025! Thanks for all you do Carolyn! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Marcelle Marcelletti, March 2025 Marcelle Marcelletti, Secondary Math Teacher, was nominated by her peers for the value of Inclusiveness for March of 2025! Way to go Marcelle! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Yulissa Aguilera, April 2025 Yulissa Aguilera, Elementary Teacher, was nominated by her school for Growth Mindset as and Excellence in April of 2025. Congrats Yulissa! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Nathan Smith, April 2025 Nathan Smith, Behavioral Interventionist, was nominated and chosen for the value of Inclusiveness for April of 2025! Thanks for all you do Nate! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery

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