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February Shout Outs

Jackie Fouty. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and helpful to me at the beginning of the month when things got a little busy!! I do appreciate you. 
~Hope Thompson

Maddie Evans, India Kenner, Alicia Coburn, Sara Link, Shalyn Mason, and Angie Burton for being a great team to work with! I am thankful for the help that you provide to both the students and me and for being flexible when there are changes.
                ~Katelyn Yenser

Terry Lind, Breece Stemen, Sarah Baker, and Stacy Rutledge. Thank you for all of the support you provide to both the students and me. You always find ways to make learning fun for the students. I appreciate your willingness to help and answer any questions I have.
               ~Katelyn Yenser

Brody Flegal. Thank you for being a great supervisor! I am thankful and appreciative for all of the help and support that you provide. You are truly always willing to help and answer any questions that I have.
               ~Katelyn Yenser

Adam Cook. Thank you for always being helpful and flexible when you are at the H.O.P.E. Center. You make learning fun for the students and they enjoy working with you.
               ~Katelyn Yenser

J Nichols-Ewing, Jackie Fouty, Andy Hunter, Chad Rex, and Jessica Fredrick. Thank you for working together to use a new online registration system for early childhood screenings!!
               ~Jill Gilliland

Jessica Fredrick. Thank you for supporting our fabulous preschool educators as they learn about our new curriculum! The online meetings, troubleshooting, and in person PD has been great!!!
               ~Jill Gilliland

Jessica Cheek, PS Intervention Specialist, Montpelier. Jessica has worked very hard to make a connection with her students. She has put in extra effort and learning to expand her knowledge. It was fantastic to see her hard work pay off. I was able to witness a new connection with one of her students. This student allowed Mrs. Cheek into her space, had some eye contact with her, and smiled. She followed a very simple direction that she has not done yet this year. It was heart warming to witness! Great job Jessica, your hard work is paying off! :)
               ~Haley Schwab

Amanda Decker, Paraprofessional, PS classroom Montpelier. I would like to express my gratitude to Amanda. She was instrumental in assisting with the transition of a student to get some testing completed. I appreciate her extra effort to keep her student comforable and regulated so he was able to complete his testing. Thank you!
               ~Haley Schwab

The Work Transition Team - Teachers: Adrian Whitney and Catlyn Pavel; Job Trainer: Sara Buchenberg; Paraprofessionals: Ashlee Grunden, Mikaela Funchion, and Kaytlyn Hill for providing Work Transition students with rich, meaningful opportunities to develop essential job skills in the community. Their dedication ensures that students gain valuable experience in real-world, community based settings, fostering independence and confidence. Additionally, their support in teaching functional life skills, such as money management, budgeting, and paying bills equips students with the tools they need for daily success. By facilitating connections with adult services, they help create a seamless path to post-school opportunities, ensuring a brighter, more independent future. Their commitment and hard work make a lasting impact on the lives of the students they serve.
               ~Troy Merillat

Michelle Winters is such a phenomenal teacher! I work with a lot of teachers at many different schools and she is definitely one of the best! She is so patient, caring, empathetic, and always has a smile on her face. It is easy to tell Michelle loves her students and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. Your students (and their families) are lucky to have you, Michelle!
               ~Trisha Otto

Defiance Preschool Staff. Thank you for taking time to stay after school when there was a transportation hiccup! You all went above and beyond to support each other and to make sure the students were also supported. You mean so much to the students and families. The support you show each other is worth more than a Shout Out!!
               ~Alissa Brown

Brandi Nafziger. THANK YOU for not only patiently walking me through paperwork, but also for offering your assistance in any way you can; even just an ear for listening if needed! ESC office staff are the best!
               ~Julie Patterson

Jessica Fredrick for your kindness and compassion despite the curve balls I threw at you this winter. I appreciated your reassuring voice!
               ~Julie Patterson

Anonymous Staff. I returned to work after being taken down by the Flu virus to a beautiful heartfelt card and these gifts. I stood in awe that I have been blessed to work with such great staff who truly care about each other. You all are AMAZING!!!
               ~Sherryann Franks


Kristie Nofziger. Thank you for being very supportive of the students and for giving them a positive outlook on situations.
               ~Tiffany McBride

Linda Schlosser for figuring out the best way to handle a product return. You are the best! :)
               ~Mikala Carpenter

Christina Ortner. Thank you for making Dr. Seuss week so fun for the students and doing the extra little surprises!
               ~Hope Thompson

Sherryann Franks for always lending an extra hand and being throughtful!
               ~Hope Thompson

Northwest Ohio ESC staff make a positive impact in so many ways across our service area!  
We now have an easier way for staff to send “Shout Outs” about the great things happening in our classrooms, programs, offices and districts. Use the link below to share a submission, with the option of attaching a photo as well. 

Thanks in advance for participating. Looking forward to sharing our story!


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