Making a Difference – February 2023

Let’s share the love for our February Making a Difference nominees! This exceptional group of Waukee staff and students often showcase our values. They are known for going above and beyond in their daily routines to make Waukee CSD such a great place.

Making A Difference Award Winners – February 2023

  • Morgan Watson – Special Education Associate/Brookview Elementary 
  • Meg Alessio – Teacher/Eason Elementary 
  • Laura Phillips – Special Education Associate/Eason Elementary 
  • Lindsay Carrow – Lunch/Recess Associate/Grant Ragan Elementary 
  • Nutrition Ladies and Shelley Wagaman/Maple Grove Elementary 
  • Graham Jones – Principal/Maple Grove Elementary
  • Doug Barry – Assistant Principal/Maple Grove Elementary
  • Mara Phillips – Math Interventionist/Shuler Elementary
  • Meghan Oldham – ESL Teacher/Shuler Elementary
  • Christina Fitch – Teacher/Woodland Hills Elementary
  • Katy Mavis – Counselor/Woodland Hills Elementary
  • Kelli Vellinga – Nurse/Woodland Hills Elementary
  • Megan Tuttle – ELP Teacher/Woodland Hills Elementary
  • Audrey Muehlebach – Teacher/South Middle School 
  • Brett Gregory – Teacher/South Middle School 
  • Stephanie Raiche – Math Interventionist/Timberline
  • Alex Raiche – Behavior Interventionist/Timberline
  • Kelli Nelson – Counselor/Timberline
  • Judi-Luther Roland – Associate Principal/Waukee High School
  • Cary Justmann – Principal/Waukee High School
  • Gerald Hiesterman – Assistant Principal/Waukee High School
  • Kaitlyn Zimmer Henning – Special Education Associate/Waukee High School 
  • Jeff Conner – Special Education Teacher/Northwest High School 
  • Tara Rechkemmer – Librarian/Northwest High School 
  • Kaylee Rivera – Secretary/Northwest High School 
  • Paul Bird – Special Education Teacher/Northwest High School
  • Michelle Krecl – Secretary/Northwest High School
  • Nikki Snyder – Teacher/Vince Meyer Learning Center 
  • Shannon Fleming – Technology & Innovation Leader/District Office

Please watch the quick video of these surprise recognitions! All Waukee CSD students and staff are welcome to nominate others here.