Congratulations and Quyana to the entire staff of Chinook Elementary! I want to personally thank the entire staff of Chinook Elementary for coming to my aid when on Friday the 17th of February, I was struck with a severe migraine headache and had to leave my teaching position. There was a call into sub dispatch, but we already had an unfilled library position; so hopes of my position being filled were looking very glum. I appreciate the willingness of the entire staff to assist in supervising my students - a few to each classroom "until a sub came" - if at all. It was very gratifying to me and without that cooperativeness, I would not have been able to remedy my migraine as quickly. So a big QUYANA to the super professional, team I have the genuine pleasure to work with! -Marilyn Pillifant, teacher
Congratulations and Quyana to Kathy Anglen at Tudor Elementary! As a teacher assistant, she is consistently going above and beyond what is required of her, but never oversteps her position. She is conscientious of what she can do to help make the program effective and efficient. I don't have to ask more than once for something to get done. -Matt Kellen, teacher/supervisor
Congratulations and Quyana to Karen Maurin at the Warehouse! Karen expedited a truck transfer request that was over the amount of boxes on the work order. She handled the request for extra work with no complaints and a helpful and accommodating attitude. I wish we had 100 more Karens!! -Kendall Goggins, co-worker
Congratulations and Quyana to Mike Burns at Gruening Middle School! Mike is a very dedicated person. He is always helping others and goes out of his way to help you. The children respect him and he respects them. I saw him with a new student at lunch; he took him around and introduced him to kids he thought he
would fit in with best. I had a crew member with a flat tire and I asked him if he could change it and right away he said yes and got down in the snow to change it. He
really tries to help anyone that needs it. I would like to tell him I appreciate all he does. -Carol Johns, staff member
Congratulations and Quyana to Officer Evans of the Anchorage Police Department! One of our second grade students informed our office staff that he had walked to school "on a mission" to let us know his dad had fallen at home and really needed help, but they had no phone to call 911. Thank you to Officer Evans for helping this little guy with kindness and attention to detail - he called at least three times to make sure all of the support plans for the student were in place. And, thank you to the Willow Crest staff who really stepped up to the plate to support this student and his family with kindness, attention, and for recognition of the responsibility he showed in getting help for his dad. Thanks also for the actions they are taking to provide on-going support to the student and his family during this period of time. -Diane Hoffbauer, principal at Willow Crest Elementary
Congratulations and Quyana to Mike Alexander at the Warehouse! Mike expedited a truck transfer request that was over the amount of boxes on the work order. He handled the request for extra work with no complaints and a helpful and accommodating attitude. I wish we had 100 more Mikes!! -Kendall Goggins, co-worker
Congratulations and Quyana to John Fiorella in the Transportation Department! John Fiorella is the best bus driver that I have ever seen. You can tell he loves his job. The kids just think that he is the greatest thing in the world. I have to say as a parent it is wonderful knowing that he truly cares about my kids and their safety. Knowing that they are safe going and coming from school is a big relief for me. Thank you John for being such a great guy!!! -Monika Horsley, parent
Congratulations and Quyana to Eagle River Elementary! I would like to take a moment to thank Nicole and her staff for all the help they have given us as we begin a new school. Right from the beginning, the office staff has helped Pattie and I pay employees and answer any questions that we had. AND THERE WERE MANY!!!! Also thanks for letting our school borrow odds and ends until we get everything we need. We can only hope to be of help to you and your school in the future. -Kelly A. Nichols, principal of Eagle Academy Charter
Congratulations and Quyana to the Math Department! Quyana to the ASD Math department for putting on the Middle School Girls Math Conference. My daughter Judy has attended this conference the last two years at Bartlett. It has been a great experience for her and exposed her to many different possibilities for her future. This conference has also enhanced her interest in Math and she has been inspired to set a goal to take calculus during high school. Thanks to the ladies above for putting on this outstanding conference and being such a positive influence for these young ladies at a critical time in their life. Thank you also to all of the presenters and high school student helpers for the impact they are providing these young ladies. -John Jessen, parent/teacher/coach
Congratulations and Quyana to Steve Carroll at Huffman Elementary for outstanding work with after-school programs. His incredible dedication enables pupils to experience, throughout the year, a wide range of activities- for example, Cross Country Running, Basketball, Soccer, Ice Skating and Cross Country Skiing. Steve also spends many hours of his own time after school and weekends, preparing for the activity. For example, getting the ice ready for ice skating, sharpening the donated skates, waxing skis and getting the trails ready for Cross Country Skiing. These activities work through asking for donations only, so families who cannot afford it can still participate. If kids don't have equipment, there is some provided.This is really is Sport For All. Thank You Steve. You make Huffman school a better place. -Sally Andreou, parent
Congratulations and Quyana to Shannon Donley and Chris Opitz at Russian Jack Elementary! Shannon Donley and Chris Opitz orchestrated a very successful Literacy Night at Russian Jack Elementary School. The whole staff pitched in to make it all work. There were over 300 people enjoying the literacy related activities, prizes, handouts and free books. Chris and Shannon organized it all. They got donations of books, supplies and prizes. They recruited our staff and other ASD personnel to man activity tables. They worked hard (and creatively) to motivate students and families to come. And of course, they were there for the set up and clean up. Thanks to Shannon and Chris,as well as many others, we had a very fun and educational literacy "party." -Russian Jack Staff
