Honoring St. Michael-Albertville Teachers

It's no secret that St. Michael-Albertville has an abundance of great teachers teaching in the eight different buildings throughout the community.

But there are times that teachers and staff go beyond great! Some go above and beyond helping students and others and deserve a little end of the year recognition.

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Diane Onerheim, Kindergarten Teacher "She is a very hard worker. She is a very skilled teacher who uses current pedagogy and best practice strategies to maximize growth for each of her students. She is always willing to volunteer for extra duties. Staff know they can count on her as she is extremely dependable and goes out of her way to help others. Her willingness to serve in this capacity makes her an invaluable asset of the kindergarten team," said principal and district curriculm director Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault.

Carrie Welker, Early Childhood Special Education Kindergarten Teacher  "She is highly respected by all who come in contact with her," said Dr. Foucault. "Her outgoing personality and professional demeanor allow her to work efficiently with many and her positive attitude makes her a strong role model for others.  In addition, she is extremely adept at building strong and meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents. She works extremely hard to get to know her students as she realizes strong relationships are the foundation for maximizing student learning."

Debbie Tibbetts, First Grade Teacher. "She is a positive leader and develops strong relationships with students, parents, and staff," said principal Lee Brown. "She is an exceptional teacher who makes each student feel valued. She is a delight to watch teach and an asset to Big Woods and our district."

Bridget Berning, Media Center Paraprofessional. "She wears
multiple hats because in addition to assisting in the media center,
she helps with and trouble shoots technology," Brown said.  "The staff appreciates her patience and knowledge. When supervising students in the cafeteria and after school in the front lot, she is always calm, caring, and patient with students."

Jennifer Robinson, Second Grade Teacher. "Mrs. Robinson is passionate about student learning and helping students reach their potential," said principal Jeanette Aanerud. "She was instrumental in helping our staff learn about Google web sites and is an outstanding educator!" Mrs. Robinson also was awarded the Leadership in Educational Excellence Award last October.

Jan Griffin, Office Paraprofessional. "Jan was given Educational
Support Staff Recognition. She goes above and beyond to help our students, staff and families," Aanerud said. "She is also very organized, pays close attention to details and keeps our office running smoothly!  She loves her job and helping people!"

Nick Allerson, Third Grade Teacher. "He is truly student-focused and works hard to make sure every student is succeeding," said principal Sheila Bichler. "He definitely goes above and beyond for our school."

Brandi Merfeld, Third Grade Teacher. "She works hard to make sure every student in her class succeeds, focuses on student learning and truly goes above and beyond not just for her class but for our school," Bichler said.

Congratulations and Thank you, teachers and staff!