October GEM Award Winner - Britney Aska
Britney Aska, Stevenson Middle School
Thank you for choosing me for the GEM Award, it is a great honor. This being my first year working for Wayne-Westland School District is exciting. I love working with children and hall monitoring at SMS it is a pleasure.
Stevenson Principal Kimberly Doman's statement about Britney Aska
She is very deserving of this award! She is an advocate for our kids, she cares deeply for their well being, she is a master at building rapport. She is a hard worker that is dedicated to making Stevenson a safe place for all students.
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Roosevelt December Winner - Skyla Thompson, 4th Grade Teacher
Skyla’s statement:
"I enjoy working for Wayne-Westland for so many reasons. One thing I love about our district is the proactive thinking the district embodies. I love working in a place that identifies opportunities for growth and acts on them well before they become problems. Wayne-Westland doesn't wait to follow suit, instead they are trend setters. I also love the sense of community we build here. Our district embodies growth, acceptance and achievement. I love that I and my family live and work in this community."
Mark Watson/Principal statement:
“Skyla Thompson, and her daughter, are superheros! Their actions to support a child who was hit by a car was amazing and an inspiration for all of us. We are all saddened that a child was hit by a car, but we are all so very thankful for Mrs. Thompson and her daughter's actions as they jumped into action and were heroes. As a teacher, Mrs. Thompson supports her kids each day as well as all kids in our school. Her ability to affect so many lives each day, as well as, leaping into action for a child who was hurt highlights why Mrs. Thomspos is a true GEM. We appreciate you Mrs. Thompson and thank you for everything you do to go above and beyond to help kids.”
Franklin’s December Winner - Robin Tuberville, Instructional Coach
Robin’s statement:
"I love working for Wayne-Westland because it is a District that empowers and supports both teachers and students to be their best. I have grown so much as an educator and it feels good to serve as a community stakeholder in this district."
Marva Foster’s/AP statement:
“Mrs. Tuberville is relentless when it comes to providing her support and expertise to impact teaching and learning in the classroom in a positive way. She consistently uses data to drive the decision making process to improve student outcomes.”
WMHS December Winner - Lisa Rotenheber, Special Ed Teacher
Lisa’s statement:
"I was an employee for Wayne Westland for ten years, 2004-2014. I decided to stay home with my three sons for seven years. When it was time for me to go back to full time, I knew I wanted to return to Wayne Westland. I missed the community and students. I needed to get back to where my heart belongs."
Cory Gildersleeve/Principal statement:
"Lisa is a very passionate educator. She is dynamic in every way. She definitely goes the extra mile with her students by building relationships and being there for them. She also offers support to staff, teachers, and students on a daily basis. We are so blessed to have here on our team at WMHS. Wayne Pride!"
Transportation Winner - Joe Singleton, Bus Driver
Joe’s statement:
"I enjoy working for Wayne Westland Community Schools because it feels like a family. We all come together when we need to, and everyone looks out for the best interests of the students and families of our community."
Chad Kundrick/Director statement:
“Joe is an exceptional and skillful employee who provides his students with a safe and pleasant ride to and from school every day. The training and attitude he brings to the Transportation department creates a positive attitude not only for his students, but for the other employees as well. I want to thank Joe for his immediate response and actions he took to notify dispatch and protect the student who was injured from further injury.”
Wildwood Winner - Vanisha Young, Social Worker
“I enjoy working at Wayne Westland because I get the opportunity to see my students progress over the years and it makes me feel like the support I give does have an impact.”
Wildwood Principal Chris Swanson statement:
“Vanisha is an amazing team member, always going above and beyond to create supports, systems, and CICO resources for classrooms and students. She is supportive of her other special education colleagues as well as the classroom teachers. She is a fount on knowledge on community resources and does a superb job with connecting families to the community resources they need to support their child and family. She has an amazing rapport with each student on her caseload as well as being adored by all 540 students of Wildwood. Everyone loves Mrs. Young.”