Staff recognized at annual Above & Beyond Awards ceremony April 3
(04/05/2019) At the annual Above & Beyond Awards ceremony April 3, Anoka-Hennepin recognized 13 staff members or groups, who have demonstrated a remarkable dedication to fulfill the district’s mission of preparing students for life. Congratulations to the following winners:
- Frank Butterfield and Deborah N. Hedrington, special education teachers at Sand Creek Elementary School
- David Christensen, English teacher at Blaine High School
- Holly Clark, English teacher at Northdale Middle School
- Tara Hoffman, social studies teacher at Anoka High School
- John Keran, fifth grade teacher at Rum River River Elementary School
- Stephen Landry, math teacher at Andover High School
- Jennifer Lawrence, school social worker at Wilson Elementary School
- Brenda McNallan, special education teacher at Roosevelt Middle School
- Jodi Schmitt, English teacher at Anoka Middle School for the Arts - Washington campus
- Crystal Scott, career and technical teacher at Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP)
- Molly Thomson, special education paraeducator at Jefferson Elementary School
- Vivienne Williamson, security paraeducator at Anoka High School
- Scott M. Zachmann, fourth grade teacher at Johnsville Elementary School
The evening’s presenters shared heartfelt statements from parents, students and colleagues that nominated them as well as words the winners used to describe themselves.
The Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF) and the Anoka-Hennepin School District sponsor the Above & Beyond Awards program jointly. Its mission is to recognize outstanding employees for innovation, creativity, caring and commitment. Award recipients were nominated by parents, students and colleagues and were selected by a panel of community representatives, principals and staff.