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Tracey Bellum, A.J. Rickoff
Nominated By: India Richmond, TeacherMs. Bellum is the “Saving Grace” of A.J. Rickoff. A particular indication of her Responding with H.E.A.R.T. was when she entered a classroom where a student was shouting to the top of his lungs because he wanted something from another student. The student was swinging and kicking at the teacher—me. Once in the room, Ms. Bellum calmly asked me to continue teaching as she escorted the disgruntled student out of the room, and gradually, in a caring manner, brought him under control. The type of ease Ms. Bellum demonstrated in this isolated example is the kind of demeanor she exhibits throughout the building on a consistent basis.
Andrew Roman, Esq., Legal Department
Nominated By: Corky TerwilligerOn several occasions I’ve noticed the caring way Andrew interacts with the parents of students with disabilities. I know that he has spent countless hours working with parents of students with disabilities. Employing S.T.A.R.T. with Heart techniques, I’ve seen Andrew address parents with a warm greeting before Actively Listening to their needs and concerns. Typically he will end the encounter thanking the parents for sharing their concerns, and will provide a clear outline of the next steps.
Reneka Woods, IT
Nominated By: Tracy ReidI nominated Ms. Woods as a Heart Champion in the way in which she helped me and several colleagues wade through a troubling series of technology issues. Employing excellent customer service, Ms. Woods went beyond our expectations in flawlessly giving us access to our accounts, and did so in a pleasant, professional manner.
Carly Kuznik, Special Education
Nominated By: AnonymousParma City Schools had been requesting several documents from the Special Education Department but they went unfulfilled because a fellow staff person was behind in meeting records requests. The Parma representative was growing more agitated with each request call. Learning of the issue, Carly went outside of her job title as a Solution Specialist, found and sent the 25 student records requested. Parma was so pleased that they sent Carly “thank you” cupcakes.
Eric Elder, Whitney Young
Nominated By: Principal, Karen Byron-JohnsonSince June, 2015 Whitney Young has shared a building with Citizens Academy Southeast, a Breakthrough School absorbing its 225 students—kindergarten through 3rd Grade. The two schools share a cafeteria, gymnasium, parking lots, and an auditorium. During this two-year accommodation, Ms. Elder has maintained both buildings in an excellent manner. If there were any physical structure concerns, Mr. Elder responded immediately displaying a courteous, professional demeanor. Despite occasional gruff demands from our neighboring administration, Mr. Elder kept his cool and responded to the requests with a smile. We’ve lost five sub-cleaners, and the head cleaner took a Leave of Absence adding to Mr. Elder’s load. None of this has stopped Mr. Elder from assuring that Whitney Young’s 33 classrooms, the 15 in the Academy plus ancillary offices and restrooms were cleaned and ready for instruction the next day. He takes outstanding care of our buildings, staff and scholars.
Carmen M. Torres, International Newcomers Academy (T.Jefferson)
Nominated By: Director, Jose GonzalezI have witnessed Carmen go out of her way to assist colleagues at the Multi-Lingual Office and other District staff members. On this particular day, a snapshot of her responsiveness, Carmen encountered a couple in the Center frustrated by failed attempts to get obtain dual services—Multi-Lingual and Special Education for their child. Taking uninterrupted time to clearly listen to the parents’ concern and their need, Carmen, within 20 minutes contacted the appropriated CMSD staff member resulting in the requested dual placement, and additionally provided other relevant material and supplies needed to begin the new school year.
Other employees that were nominated:CMSD employee/title Location/Department Shelly B. Johnson Special Education Raychelle Fair
Parent MentorSpecial Education David Staufeneger
Project Manager, Special ProjectsHuman Resources/Employment Linda LeverettSecretaryJohn F Kennedy Interactive Media Francis Brewka H. Barbara Booker Irene Lapiejko
Educational AssistantSchool Of One @ Nathaniel Hawthorne Carol Pennington
Nurse Manager
Health Services & Nursing Ms.Loniece Lee Miles Park Jermel Johnson Human Resources/Employment Marsha Bailey Transportation Sheryl Edwards
Math and Technology TeacherCleveland School of Science and Medicine Laurie Maldonado
First Grade TeacherLouisa May Alcott Cheryl A. Shelton
Professional Development AdministratorOffice of Professional Development Angela Barnett Finance Department Michele Edelbergs
Principal SecretaryRiverside Jean Martincic
Assistant EMIS CoordinatorTechnology/Help Desk Richard Buehner Academic Resources Remea Bynum Technology/Help Desk Lucy M. Torres
Principal SecretaryThomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy Latonya Ross (Shazor) Miles Park Margareite Hunt Smith
Administrative SpecialistAcademic Resources Carol Williams Other Dr. Irene Javier
High School PrincipalLincoln-West School of Global Studies Linda Berkopec Max S. Hayes High School Cynthia Fisher
Administrative AssistantAcademics William C Martin Finance Department Janice Russell
SecretaryNew Tech West Irene Lapiejko
ParaprofessionalSchool Of One @ Nathaniel Hawthorne Ms. Tracy Jackson
School SecretaryNathan Hale Recellanese Williams Academics Milagros Ortiz
SecretaryLuis Munoz Marin Crystal Galbreath Whitney M. Young Leadership Academy Kimberly Norris
PCIAStudent Services Carol Williams
Network Barrier BreakerRiverside Mrs. Della Garrison Almira Christine Peterlin East Clark Kim Greytak John Marshall High School Walneisha Collins Sunbeam Elizabeth Nelson
Director of Core CurriculumCurriculum and Instruction Eileen Stull
PrincipalLouisa May Alcott Carol L. Williams
Barrier BreakerOther Kenneth Dielman
Intervention SpecialistGarfield Natasha Rivers Safety & Security Andre Lykes
Cash Management SpecialistFinance Department Lisa Fitzpatrick Denison Julia Alldredge Special Education Justine Lance
SecertarySchool Of One @ Nathaniel Hawthorne Julia Alldredge
Solution SpecialistSpecial Education Gracie Cole
Manager of Employee BenefitsOther Officer Jorge Rosario
Security OfficerNewton D. Baker School of Arts Walter Smith Finance Department Keyana Chandler Safety & Security Jean Marticik Technology/Help Desk Brynn Morris
PrincipalCharles A. Mooney Beverly Potter
Dean of EngagementCleveland School of Science and Medicine Larry Bolgar
ParaprofessionalNew and Innovative/Portfolio Schools Sarah Zurbrugg Academics Donna D'Amico Walton Gloria Mason Orchard STEM Rita Duda
ELA Manager, 6-12Academics Louise Herrington
SecretaryCharles A. Mooney Sinthia Viera
Spanish TeacherFacing History New Tech High School Leah Smith
School SecretaryAnton Grdina Frankie Bolden Patrick Henry Angelia J Houston New Tech @ Collinwood Marianne Wolf Special Education Kathy Dudley Payroll Myka Smalls Student Assignments/Registration Donna Yohe
School PsychologistSpecial Education Pam Honsa
School PsychologistMiles Park Feowyn MacKinnon
PrincipalMC2 STEM Academy Debbie Aloshen
DirectorHealth Services & Nursing Glenn Popil Project Manager - IT Lt. James (JC) Cole Safety & Security Sgt. Darren Hardnick Safety & Security Patrolman Musai Brown Safety & Security