ParaEducator and Para-Teacher Team
Nominations available NOW!
Do you know an eager, earnest, effective, efficient, encouraging enthusiastic paraeducator or para-teacher team who endeavors to enrich their students’ lives every day?
We would love to honor them in the region and at the 2024 MCEC Conference!
Download the form below!
Para-Teacher Team Nomination Form
Teri Fisk Paraeducator of the Year 2023 – Region IV
Shelley Tilstra – Twin Bridges Schools
Shelley has been with the Twin Bridges Schools for over 15 years. She is a dedicated employee who goes above and beyond. Mrs. Shelley Tilstra truly symbolizes the qualities of an amazing paraeducator. We could not ask for a more determined, hardworking, compassionate, motived colleague to work with daily. Mrs. Tiilstra is an exceptional advocate for students and is a true asset to every classroom.
Paraeducator/Teacher Team Award of the Year 2023 - Region IV
Deaf Blind Education Team – Amsterdam School
Keda Miller, Brandie Elfland, Martha Schneider, Elianna Casey, Amanda Massey, Shelley Danaher, Emily Cortez, Jennifer Lewis & Megan Kemp
This team has given the words eager, earnest, effective, efficient, encouraging and enthusiastic a whole new meaning. The respect this team has for each other, the family and the student was noted. Each one contributes and collaborates to make the most of their student's education. Their work together has directly benefitted the growth of their student as he builds and develops skills.
Welcome to the
2022-2023 School Year!
This year promises to be full of surprise and change. Region IV CSPD wants you to know we will continue to offer valuable Professional Development through a remote learning forum for now. Please feel free to contact us with any PD suggestions. We want to make learning as convenient as possible. As we offer evening, weekend and day time trainings, your feedback will help us do what's best for YOU! Take care of yourselves. Remember "the answer" for today may not be the answer for tomorrow and always believe...
Congratulations to the 2022 Region IV CSPD
Para Educator and Para-Teacher Team Winners
Para Educators -
Denise Flaschmeyer
CJ Janssen
Para Educator/Teacher Team -
Boulder Elementary Team
Learning & Fun Mixed Together
Summer Institute
University of Montana-Western
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Co-Chair: Sara Novak
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