Performance Zone 12
October 2014 Spotlights
Adelle
McLean
Victoria Fertitta Middle School
Fertitta MS is proud to recognize our fantastic 6th grade reading teacher, Adelle McLean. Ms. McLean consistently goes above and beyond what is expected. Ms. McLean provides an engaging classroom environment that fosters academic and social growth, as well as an excitement for learning. Ms. McLean was selected to be a part of the 2014-2015 Fertitta Academy and traveled to Atlanta for professional development with a cadre of teachers and administrators. Ms. McLean also plays an integral role at Fertitta as the ELA Department Chair and serves on several school committees. Thank you, Ms. McLean for your amazing contributions to student achievement!
Naomi
Logan
Marion Earl Elementary School
Marion Earl Elementary School is proud to highlight a long-time favorite fifth grade teacher, Ms. Naomi Logan. Ms. Logan has been a Marion Earl Eagle for all of her twenty years in the Clark County School District, and she is an integral part of the Marion Earl family. Ms. Logan makes it a point to build positive relationships with her students, families, and colleagues. She is always learning and implementing what is new in education. Her incorporation of technology in the classroom has engaged her students to want to learn. This year, she has created an interactive website specifically for her students and parents to access curriculum (nlogan54.weebly.com). Throughout the years, Ms. Logan has served on our Leadership Team, RTI Team, Data Team, and has served the CCSD as the liaison to our school as a Math Team Leader and Cultural and Diversity Awareness Team Leader. Thank you, Ms. Logan for always “Aiming High!”
Tina
Stevens
Judy and John L. Goolsby Elementary School
Goolsby Elementary School is proud to recognize an exceptional teacher, Mrs. Stevens. She teaches fifth grade and dedicates countless hours to support all of her students. Mrs. Stevens goes above and beyond to ensure that each child is successful, and she is able to bring the best out of every student. Mrs. Stevens has developed a classroom family based on respect, responsibility, and community. Each student in her classroom believes that every student is a valuable member of the classroom community. Mrs. Stevens understands that each student is different, and teaches her students that it is those differences that make them exceptional.
Mrs. Stevens works diligently to ensure that all students are challenged at their level so that every student grows to his or her greatest potential. She is energetic, fun, and always at the top of her game, and her students look forward to coming to her class each day. Teachers like Mrs. Stevens are those that grow a love of learning and make students want to be in school every day! Way to go Mrs. Stevens!
Crystal
Johnson
Keith C. and Karen W. Hayes Elementary School
Ms. Crystal Johnson has been an ECSE teacher at Hayes for the past eight years and she continues to get better in every way. As a leader and representative for numerous committees, Mrs. Johnson demonstrates what a positive attitude can do for the culture of a school and classroom. She works daily on helping students develop behaviors that will help them become successful throughout their education. She also engages in daily conversations to build vocabulary and communication skills alongside integrating manners and empathy for others. Everyone is a "Friend" in Mrs. Johnson's class and students thrive in such an enriched and positive environment.
Thank you Mrs. Johnson for being a Hayes Hero!
Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary School
Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary School is proud to recognize an exceptional teacher, our music specialist, Mr. Muller. Mr. Muller has lifelong experience performing music for others and teaches the students of Helen M. Jydstrup the love and appreciation for this medium. He not only teaches students to appreciate music, but the technical aspects of reading notes, understanding rhythms, and participating in an ensemble. He works tirelessly to build relationships with all of the students in our school community. Mr. Muller provides multiple opportunities for our students to perform on stage and experience singing and playing musical instruments. We are so proud to call him a Jydstrup Jaguar!
Jason
Muller
Kenny C. Guinn Middle School
The art students of Kenny C. Guinn Middle School have turned the hallways into Rome during the Renaissance, Amsterdam during the impressionist movement, and Paris during the Baroque period, this artistic transformation is credited to Mrs. Brooke Mittledorf. Through passion for creativity and an artistic spirit Mrs. Mittledorf engages her students to create amazing works of art. The hallowed halls of the Guinn Campus are alive with color and design, making the day for staff and students just a little brighter.
Brooke
Mittledorf
Frank Kim Elementary School
Frank Kim Elementary School is proud to spotlight an outstanding Kindergarten teacher, Stefanie Moraga. Ms. Moraga’s dedication to her students, colleagues, and the school community is exemplary. As grade level chair, Ms. Moraga leads a team of teachers who inspire students to learn and excel. Ms. Moraga fosters and develops parental involvement in their child’s education as evidenced by her constant line-up of parent volunteers. Her collaboration plays an integral and beneficial role during weekly PLCs. Ms. Moraga works with RPDP to assist with best practices in the kindergarten classroom. Ms. Moraga’s positive and caring attitude sets high standards for students, parents, and colleagues. Thank you Ms. Moraga for all the wonderful things you do for the Kim Elementary School family!
Stefanie
Moraga
Clifford J. Lawrence Middle School
Kim Anestasi has been part of the Lawrence family for 7 years and during that time she has left an imprint on our academic success, school culture, and most importantly, our students. As Student Council advisor, Ms. Anestasi has shown great leadership in mentoring our students and she ensures that our students get to experience engaging school wide activities throughout the year. She is responsible for our pep assemblies, school dances, Spirit Week Celebrations, Teacher Appreciation Days, College Awareness Days, and also takes the time to set up March Madness and Super Bowl parties for our staff. Ms. Anestasi founded and advises the Lawrence Junior High Color Guard team and also assists as an advisor for the Lawrence Drum line. She organizes halftime festivities during basketball season, runs the concession stand with her Student Council kids, and has even stepped in to sing the National Anthem when necessary. She also makes sure that Lawrence students get the opportunity to reach out to their community by organizing clothing, penny, and food drives, providing items that go to needy families in our own school, as well as those in our community. Ms. Anestasi has also assisted with our Annual Veterans Breakfast each year, where we give back to those who gave so much for our country. She has given so much to our school, staff, students, and community that it’s almost impossible to find anything at Lawrence that she hasn’t left her imprint on. Ms. Anestasi is a great example of the Lawrence Junior High community and we are fortunate to have her as a member of our staff.
