L.E.E.A. - Resource Training & Solutions
L.E.E.A. - Resource Training & Solutions
L.E.E.A. - Resource Training & Solutions
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Coordinators<br />
Sandra Cordie i Director of Educational Programs<br />
Nicole Koll i Administrative Coordinator<br />
LaVonne Denzer i Receptionist/Administrative Coordinator<br />
Staff<br />
Dr. Robert C. Cavanna i Executive Director/CEO<br />
Tammy Biery i Director of Administrative Services<br />
Susan Brix i Executive Coordinator<br />
Sandra Cordie i Director of Educational Programs<br />
LaVonne Denzer i Receptionist/Administrative Coordinator<br />
Anthony Farag i Sales Specialist & Trainer<br />
Scott George i Senior On-Site Health & Safety Manager<br />
Chris Hoeschen i IT Manager<br />
Melissa Holm i Data/Communications Coordinator<br />
Peggy Imholte i Family Education/Wellness Specialist<br />
Dr. Rebecca Koelln i Director of School Improvement Services<br />
Nicole Koll i Administrative Coordinator<br />
Michelle Kutzorik i Administrative Coordinator<br />
Mark Olsen i Director of Finance<br />
Martha Roth i Administrative Coordinator & Trainer<br />
Jodi Steinhofer i Administrative Coordinator<br />
Deb Thomes i Customer Service Coordinator<br />
Stacy VanBatavia i Graphics & Communication Specialist<br />
Wayne Warzecha i Health & Safety Specialist<br />
Dan Weir i Insurance/Risk Management Consultant<br />
Ron Wieber i Director of Health & Safety<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Ken Anderson i Chairperson<br />
Otto Kaschmitter i Director<br />
Jeannette Kester i Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Nadine Schnettler i Director<br />
Ron Seibring i Director<br />
Jan Solarz i Director<br />
Charles Weiman i Vice Chairperson<br />
Robert Ziegler i Director<br />
Dr. robert cavanna i Ex Officio<br />
Dr. Michael McLoughlin i Ex Officio Superintendent<br />
Special<br />
Thank You<br />
Thank you to the following<br />
sponsor for helping make this<br />
event a special evening<br />
of celebration.<br />
Blue Cross<br />
Blue Shield<br />
of Minnesota<br />
Coordinated & Sponsored by:<br />
Our Member<br />
School Districts &<br />
19th annual<br />
L.E.E.A.<br />
Leadership in Educational Excellence<br />
Awards & Recognition Ceremony<br />
October 27, 2010<br />
St. Cloud Civic Center
Program<br />
Welcome & Introductions<br />
Dr. Robert C. Cavanna, Executive Director i <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & <strong>Solutions</strong><br />
Presiding Superintendent<br />
Deb Henton i North Branch School District<br />
Keynote Address<br />
Patty Phillips i Superman and Wonder Woman<br />
Remarks<br />
Alice Seagren, Commissioner i MN Department of Education<br />
Congratulations<br />
Ken Anderson, Board of Directors<br />
<strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & <strong>Solutions</strong><br />
Presentation of Awards<br />
& Governor’s Certificates<br />
Deb Henton, Ken Anderson, Patty Phillips<br />
Closing Comments<br />
serving our members<br />
Since 1978<br />
Public School<br />
Districts<br />
Albany School District<br />
Annandale School District<br />
Becker School District<br />
Belgrade/Brooten/Elrosa School District<br />
Big Lake School District<br />
Braham School District<br />
Browerville School District<br />
Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose School<br />
District<br />
Cambridge-Isanti School District<br />
Chisago Lakes School District<br />
Dassel-Cokato School District<br />
Delano School District<br />
East Central School District<br />
Eden Valley-Watkins School District<br />
Elk River School District<br />
Foley School District<br />
Hinckley-Finlayson School District<br />
Holdingford School District<br />
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School<br />
District<br />
Isle School District<br />
Kimball School District<br />
Litchfield School District<br />
Maple Lake School District<br />
Melrose School District<br />
Monticello School District<br />
Mora School District<br />
North Branch School District<br />
Ogilvie School District<br />
Onamia School District<br />
Paynesville School District<br />
Pequot Lakes School District<br />
Pillager School District<br />
Pine City School District<br />
Princeton School District<br />
Rockford School District<br />
Rocori School District<br />
Rush City School District<br />
St. Cloud Area School District<br />
St. Michael-Albertville School District<br />
Sartell-St Stephen School District<br />
Sauk Centre School District<br />
Sauk Rapids-Rice School District<br />
Watertown-Mayer School District<br />
Private Schools<br />
Cathedral High School/John XXIII<br />
Holy Cross School-Kimball<br />
Holy Family School-Albany<br />
Holy Family School-Sauk Centre<br />
Mary of Lourdes Elementary School<br />
Mary of Lourdes Middle School<br />
Sacred Heart School-Freeport<br />
St. Andrew’s School-Elk River<br />
St. Augustine/St. Katharine Drexel<br />
School<br />
St. Boniface School-Cold Spring<br />
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School<br />
St. Francis Xavier-Buffalo School<br />
St. Francis Xavier-Sartell School<br />
St. John’s Preparatory School<br />
St. John-St. Andrew School-Melrose<br />
St. Johns Area Catholic School-Foley<br />
St. Joseph Lab School<br />
St. Joseph School-Waite Park<br />
St. Katharine Drexel School-Sauk Rapids<br />
St. Mary’s Catholic School-Melrose<br />
St. Mary’s Help of Christians School<br />
St. Peter/St. Paul School-Richmond<br />
St. Wendelin School<br />
Sts Peter Paul & Michael Middle School<br />
Sts Peter Paul & Michael Primary School<br />
Other Education<br />
Members<br />
Benton Stearns Education District<br />
DaVinci Academy of ARTS and Science<br />
East Central Regional Library<br />
Heritage Academy of Science & Technology<br />
Meeker & Wright Special Education<br />
Cooperative<br />
Metro Deaf School<br />
Rum River Special Education Cooperative<br />
Sherburne/Northern Wright County<br />
Special Ed Cooperative<br />
St Croix River Education District<br />
Stearns History Museum<br />
Stride Academy<br />
West Central Education District<br />
Wright Technical Center<br />
CITIES, COUNTIES,<br />
& OTHER<br />
GOVERNMENTAL<br />
AGENCIES<br />
City of Albany<br />
City of Annandale<br />
City of Breezy Point<br />
City of Clarissa<br />
City of Cold Spring<br />
City of Eden Valley<br />
City of Eagle Bend<br />
City of Foley<br />
City of Freeport<br />
City of Hackensack<br />
City of Howard Lake<br />
City of Long Prairie<br />
City of Melrose<br />
City of Mora<br />
City of Ogilvie<br />
City of Princeton<br />
City of Rice<br />
City of St. Cloud<br />
City of St. Joseph<br />
City of Sauk Centre<br />
City of Waite Park<br />
Chisago County<br />
Crow Wing County<br />
Kanabec County<br />
Mille Lacs County<br />
Pine County<br />
Stearns County<br />
Todd County<br />
Anoka Conservation District (ACD)<br />
Baldwin Township<br />
Benton Soil & Water Conservation<br />
District<br />
Chisago Lakes Township<br />
Delano Municipal Utilities<br />
Elk River Municipal Utilities<br />
Employment Enterprises, Inc.<br />
Kanabec Hospital<br />
North Branch Water & Light Commission<br />
Share A Home<br />
St. Cloud Area Planning Organization<br />
St. Michael’s Hospital & Nursing Home<br />
Stearns County SWCD<br />
Todd County DAC
keynote - Superman & Wonder Woman<br />
patty’s pearls: reflections of a superintendent<br />
• Wherever you go, there YOU are.<br />
• Everything is hard at first, and everything counts.<br />
• Don’t sweep dirt under the carpet, but speak your truth with compassion.<br />
• Cruise control is never the right speed.<br />
• Keep learning to keep leading.<br />
• Chart the course with a Strategic Roadmap.<br />
• Hardwire “Results that Last” by rounding, managing up and monitoring movement.<br />
• Less is not more when it comes to communication.<br />
• Hold a pep fest for yourself every once in awhile.<br />
• Tell your stories and connect to heartstrings.<br />
• Itsy Bitsy Spider and the Hokey Pokey are what it’s all about.<br />
• Live your “life sentence” and Pass the baton.<br />
Eagle Bend<br />
Clarissa<br />
Hackensack<br />
Breezy Point<br />
Pequot Lakes<br />
service area<br />
from the executive director<br />
More than ever in our country’s history, we need models for<br />
our young people to emulate. Many of our society’s heroes and<br />
personalities fall far short of the title “role model.” You are here<br />
this evening because I believe today more than ever, your job<br />
is a “calling” and that your commitment to be an outstanding<br />
educator impacts the lives of hundreds of students everyday.<br />
You are role models whether you realize it or not. Being an<br />
educator is not “just a job!” What higher calling could there be<br />
than to shape and help mold students’ character and values?<br />
Given the violence and bullying we continue to see in schools<br />
across the country, we need educators like you who will observe,<br />
listen and get appropriate help for those students who<br />
are struggling socially and who are showing signs of alienation,<br />
low self esteem and despair.<br />
As we honor you this evening, let us also remember that you are in effect “standard bearers!” You and<br />
your values are reflected everyday in how you act and interact with young people. In a society starving<br />
for heroes and genuine people who do what they say and say what they mean, you stand out above the<br />
rest! You are our educational leaders of excellence for the 21st century and every day you bring inspiration,<br />
hope and guidance to your students as well as the adults around you. We salute and honor you<br />
tonight as true “role models.” Thank you for all you have done and will do to affect our young people in<br />
a positive, meaningful way. You are truly our unsung heroes and for that we are most grateful! Congratulations<br />
and best wishes from all of us at <strong>Resource</strong>!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Long Prairie<br />
Robert C. Cavanna, Ed.D.<br />
Executive Director<br />
Rice<br />
Avon<br />
Waite Park<br />
St. Joseph<br />
St. Paul<br />
We build meaningful relationships<br />
that enrich our members and equip<br />
them with the tools for success.<br />
Mark Your Calendar: October 26, 2011
Congratulationsl.e.e.a. Award recipients<br />
Albany<br />
• Steven Dooley<br />
Rebecca Boyer<br />
Vance Ressler<br />
Annandale<br />
• Steve Niklaus<br />
Jennifer Gazdzik<br />
Pat Peterson<br />
Adam Sparks<br />
Becker<br />
• Stephen Malone<br />
Jan Lefebvre<br />
Sharon Meyer<br />
Jesse Peterson<br />
Noah Youngs<br />
Belgrade/Brooten/<br />
Elrosa<br />
• Matt Bullard<br />
Diane Gjerde<br />
Linda Hieserich<br />
Michelle Knutson<br />
Barb Young<br />
Big Lake<br />
• Jon Miller<br />
Robert Dockendorf<br />
Tanya Gilberts<br />
Rebecca Hartel<br />
Melissa Wanner<br />
Braham<br />
• Gregory Winter<br />
Nicholas Hohn<br />
Craig Kotsmith<br />
Emily Ludwig<br />
Deb Thompson<br />
Buffalo/Hanover/<br />
Montrose<br />
• Scott Thielman<br />
Rita Hample<br />
Charley Keifenheim<br />
Camryn Scherber<br />
Barb Zachman<br />
Cambridge-Isanti<br />
• Bruce Novak<br />
Stacy Kelzer<br />
Julie Wells<br />
Chisago Lakes<br />
• Michael McLoughlin<br />
Michael Achartz<br />
Pat Collins<br />
Deitz Dittrich<br />
Randy Skrypek<br />
Dassel-Cokato<br />
• Jeff Powers<br />
Heidi Kepley<br />
Heidi Little<br />
Melissa Rudebusch<br />
Ryan Weinandt<br />
Delano<br />
• John Sweet<br />
Jessica Bahe<br />
Christy Branes<br />
Ginny Schuelke<br />
Eden Valley-Watkins<br />
• Larry Peterson<br />
Donna Orbeck<br />
Tammy Winter<br />
Foley<br />
• Darrin Strosahl<br />
Veronica Anderson<br />
Gerald Bettendorf<br />
Lyle Freudenberg<br />
Hinckley-Finlayson<br />
• Jack Almos<br />
Karlajean Becvar<br />
Brigitte Budahn<br />
Vicki Larson<br />
Teresa Nelson<br />
Holdingford<br />
• John Haas<br />
David Barron<br />
Ashley Hoffmann<br />
Brigitte Smith<br />
Sue Statz<br />
Howard Lake-Waverly-<br />
Winsted<br />
• Brad Sellner<br />
Abby Carlson<br />
Valerie Haldy<br />
Christin Lamott<br />
Isle<br />
• Michael Conner<br />
Dave Mueller<br />
Laura Schmitz<br />
Kimball<br />
• John Tritabaugh<br />
Patricia Bauerly<br />
Barry Strand<br />
Litchfield<br />
• Bill Wold<br />
Jim Musburger<br />
Julie Pennertz<br />
Julie Rick<br />
Lea Schauberger<br />
Maple Lake<br />
• Mark Redemske<br />
Amy Kosloski<br />
Tanya Malwitz<br />
Sue Nelson<br />
Donna Wurm<br />
Meeker and Wright<br />
Special Education<br />
Cooperative<br />
• Allyson Kuehn,<br />
Executive Director<br />
Rachel Hammerback<br />
Kandice Voigt<br />
Melrose<br />
• Thomas Rich<br />
Randy Bergquist<br />
Vaughn Glasener<br />
Monticello<br />
• James Johnson<br />
Pat Gates<br />
Cindee Hoberg<br />
Joe Macki<br />
Therese Olson<br />
Mora<br />
• Craig Schultz<br />
Chris Goebel<br />
Chana Lennox<br />
Jessica Olen<br />
Jacquelyn Stevens<br />
North Branch<br />
• Deb Henton<br />
Roberta Backus<br />
Muffy Hejny<br />
Jenel Korkowski<br />
Laura Roth<br />
Ogilvie<br />
• David Endicott<br />
Benji Besser<br />
Mike Bitz<br />
Kate Cekalla<br />
Sandie Thompson<br />
Tim Welch<br />
Paynesville<br />
• Todd Burlingame<br />
Chad Campbell<br />
Joan Nevitt<br />
Princeton<br />
• Richard Lahn<br />
Talley Blazevic<br />
Marinda Breitkreutz<br />
Katie Lehmann<br />
Carol Smith<br />
Rockford<br />
• Paul Durand<br />
Cheryl Maiolo<br />
Deb Milow<br />
Bonnie Wilts<br />
Rocori<br />
• Scott Staska<br />
Jeff Illies<br />
Dean Kron<br />
Suzanne Schlangen<br />
Pam Teal<br />
Rush City<br />
• Vernon Koepp<br />
Kelly M. Albright<br />
Gara Goldenstein<br />
Eric Olson<br />
Kevin L. Smith<br />
Sartell-St Stephen<br />
• Joseph Hill<br />
David Angell<br />
Tara Krupke<br />
Robert Popilek<br />
Jen Richason<br />
Sauk Centre<br />
• Daniel Brooks<br />
Teri Brooks<br />
Barb Hartmann<br />
Nancy Roering<br />
Ryan Stadsvold<br />
Sauk Rapids-Rice<br />
• Daniel Bittman<br />
Sara Christensen<br />
Sandy Coyle<br />
Chuck Kruger<br />
Stephanie Loesch<br />
Glorianna Prow<br />
Katie Wilson<br />
St. Cloud<br />
• Bruce Watkins<br />
Louise M. Clinton<br />
Susan Currey<br />
Tiffany Fahleen<br />
Shelley Fischer<br />
Michael Gritman<br />
Daniel Heinen<br />
Joel Heitkamp<br />
Julie Keller<br />
Sue Linn-Hasbrouck<br />
Melissa Marolf<br />
Sue Peterka<br />
Jackie Peterson<br />
Andrea Preppernau<br />
Jesus Sandoval<br />
Deb Schleper<br />
Jill Schuldt-Martinez<br />
Amanda Schwinghammer<br />
Dave Shelstad<br />
Joe Telfair<br />
Kelli Westling<br />
St. Cloud Diocese<br />
• Linda Kaiser<br />
Anne Maus<br />
Martha Murray Urbasic<br />
Ann Symalla<br />
St. John’s Preparatory<br />
• Fr. Tim Backous, Head<br />
Master<br />
Diane Ehr<br />
Lance Nydeen<br />
St. Michael-Albertville<br />
• Marcia Ziegler<br />
Erik Ditlevson<br />
Sharon Griffin<br />
Julie Myran<br />
Darrell Skogen<br />
Stride Academy<br />
• Dale Beutel, Principal<br />
Valerie Weyer<br />
Watertown-Mayer<br />
• Karsten Anderson<br />
Barb Cone<br />
Jessica Kelto<br />
Lori Otterson<br />
Susan Ravenscroft<br />
Wright Technical Center<br />
• Julie Warner, Director<br />
Susie Alberg<br />
• Superintendent of<br />
schools unless<br />
otherwise noted.
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