Making a Difference – May 2022


We have a district full of difference makers! Our Making a Difference awards highlight people in our district going the extra mile. They make our community a better place. Our May winners put a bow on a sensational year! Click here to nominate someone from your building.

** Making a Difference awards will return in August 2022!

Making a Difference Award Winners – May 2022

  • Kelli Sturgill – South Middle School
  • Casey Lewsader and Erik Heard – Maple Grove Elementary
  • Woodland Hills Student Lighthouse Committee
  • Laura Phillips – Eason Elementary
  • Alli Dingeman – Eason Elementary
  • Debra Rodman – Eason Elementary
  • Deb McDermott – Eason Elementary
  • Amy Winter – Waukee Elementary
  • Woodland Hills Special Education Team
  • Ann Swenson – Brookview Elementary
  • Chuck Rice – Eason Elementary
  • Cody Rollins – Walnut Hills
  • Arianna Westphal – VMLC Preschool Student
  • Jeff Conner – Prairieview School
  • Christine Schaefer – Waukee Middle School
  • Joseph Lynch – IT Department
  • Jennifer Coppola – Maple Grove Elementary
  • Michelle Ryan – Brookview Elementary
  • Waukee CSD Childcare Team
  • Isaac Mathema – Waukee Middle School Student
  • Becca Lenhart – District Office
  • Josh Frey – Timberline School
  • Leah Zurborg – Radiant Elementary
  • Brooke Theis – Radiant Elementary
  • Mark Slauson – Prairieview School
  • Chris Smith and Mary Jo Kirchner Smith – Prairieview School
  • Melinda Allison – Prairieview School
  • Mary Crandell – Waukee Middle School
  • Brittany Smith – District Office
  • Prairieview Perks Team
  • Chris Brown – Eason Elementary
  • Clara Wortman, Macy Allen, Ainslei Steiler, Emma Randall and Cooper Ranallo – Radiant Elementary Students
  • Shaun Flood – Operations