Washougal PSE - Canyon Creek Middle School

Canyon Creek Middle School

Anna Stanton

I appreciate all Anna does. She is a para at CCMS. She has good relationships with the students. Anna is also dedicated to working with students and staff. She is an important part of the team!!

By Katherine Baxter

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Cynthia Fahrenkrug

As part of the front office team at Canyon, Cynthia was instrumental in making sure our school ran smoothly. She was always willing to help out, answer questions, or provide support. I miss seeing her everyday but I know she is inspiring more students at Gause.

By Elise Piet

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Lucia Raynor

Lucia has been amazing with my ASB mentor students. She is always willing to take them on, provides them with valuable life skills, and is a joy to work with. Thank you Lucia for all you do for our schools.

By Elise Piet

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Megan Lambert

Megan has been amazing in helping my transition into middle school and ASB teacher. She is always on top of everything, answers all my questions, and has a smile and a joke ready at any time. I love working with her everyday. Thank you Megan for your hard work.

By Elise Piet

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Sandra Goza

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to all members and for the invaluable work you have contributed to PSE at both the local and state levels over the past 25 years and counting. Your commitment and service are truly appreciated.

By Kathy Sloop

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Sandra Goza

Thank you, Sandra, for your exceptional work in developing Shout Out!

By Kathy Sloop

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Sandra Goza

Sandra is amazing. She is a para at CCMS. She works well with students and is highly respected. Her knowledge and experience is invaluable. She always goes above and beyond for students and staff. She is truly dedicated to wanting the best for our students and believes in and supports the Washougal School District. Thank you for all you do Sandra!

y Katherine Baxter

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Sandra Goza

I want to celebrate Sandra Goza! Sandra has served in many roles within the Washougal School District over the years, and her dedication to staff and students is second to none. She is hardworking, driven, and continually strives to meet the needs of those she supports. Sandra’s impact extends beyond the classroom—she is a passionate advocate for education, as shown by her dedication to spending Presidents Day in Olympia at the Capitol. Thank you, Sandra, for your commitment and unwavering support!

By: Aaron Hansen

Sandra Goza

You never give up. Everyday you start with patience and encourage students all period.

By Leanna Vaughn

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Anna Stanton

Your middle name is patience. You stay calm all day long.

By Leanna Vaughn

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Linda Henderson

Linda is an exceptional and thoughtful tech support person. She's always willing to step up and lead, and her work is an enormous support to everyone in our district.

Les Brown

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Ami Jones

Ami: I'm so grateful that you have joined our team this year. Your positivity and grace, strong connections to kids, and support to all instruction is appreciated!

Brooke Henley

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Amy Valenzuela

Amy, thank you for your dedication and commitment to supporting the LAP program and to the student that you work with. I truly appreciate you!

June Sitton

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Amy Valenzuela

Amy: I hear all the time how much our teachers appreciate and value the work that you do. Thanks for diving in this year with math and helping organize, communicate, and work with kids to make improvements in their skills... it's paying off!

Brooke Henley

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Avira Aryani

Avira: Thank you for stepping in for our Kodiaks! You are a gem. Your kindness and helpful ways are so appreciated.

Brooke Henley

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Brandi Leonard

Brandi: The way you connect with students is so special, extremely effective, and highly valuable. Thank you for giving your all to Washougal Kids!!!

Brooke Henley

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Heather Nolin

Heather: I appreciate what you do around the school to help keep kids safe, problem solve logistics as well as student behavior, and I'm so grateful for your proactive approaches. Thank you so much!

Brooke Henley

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Jaime Taylor

Jaime: I'm so glad you are at Cape! Thanks for jumping in and learning, supporting, and being there for our Kodiak students and staff. Your hard work is greatly appreciated!

Brooke Henley

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Jennifer Ochs

Jen: Thanks for all that you do for Kodiaks on the playground, in the lunchroom, and everywhere on campus! Your smile and kind ways are noticed and greatly appreciated.

Brooke Henley

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Jesse Miller

Jesse: Thanks for jumping on board our team! I appreciate your open communication and helpful ways. Your hard work is seen and celebrated!

Brooke Henley

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Kim LeSieur

Kim: I'm so glad you have joined the Cape team this year! I appreciate how well you work with kids and staff to make sure our Kodiaks are learning their very best. You rock!

Brooke Henley

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Maianne Harte

Marianne: From jumping in to support students who are ill, to giving kids brain breaks, and to stepping in to support staff, your work is so effective. Thanks for always looking for positive and creative solutions, and sharing your valuable insight with the team! You rock.

Brooke Henley

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Nicole Gustafson

I am so thankful for Nicole! She works with my 5th graders in small groups for math and reading, and goes above and beyond in so many ways to make learning fun and meaningful. Nicole is always positive and my students love working with her. Thanks, Nicole! You're amazing!

Erin Smith

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Nicole Gustafson

Nicole: I appreciate your go-with-the-flow attitude and always looking to improve instruction for kids, as well as systems around the school. You rock!

Brooke Henley

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Nicole Gustafson

Nicole, Thank you for your commitment to learning, growing, and inspiring the students to do their best work every day! I appreciate you in the LAP program.

June Sitton

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Nicole Prince

Nicole: You are such a dependable, gentle spirited, kind, and effective educator. Thank you for folding in small group instruction in the Pod for kids! You are a gem.

Brooke Henley

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Ami Jones

Mrs. Jones goes above and beyond everyday in our room. She is kind and caring to all students. She helps out tremendously and we do not know what we would do without her. We learn lots with her and have wonderful crafts during our art station because of her.

Heather Kassel

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Avira Aryani

Avira enjoys working with all the students. She is always ready with a smile and encouraging word for all the kids.

Chelli Larzalere

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Nicole Prince

Nicole is amazing in our Life Skills classroom. She works hard on reading skills and teaching self-regulation. Everyone is always happy to see her and work with her each day.

Chelli Larzalere

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Jaime

Jaime is a vital part of the life skills team. She spends her time working closely with our first grade students. Her positive attitude and words are always welcome! The kids love spending time with her.

Chelli Larzalere

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Steph Boydell

The life skills class is brighter because of Ms. Steph. She brings love, light and energy to our class everytime she is here.

Chelli Larzalere

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Amy Valenzuela

Amy is awesome! She works hard to help our students that participate in LAP to build up those skills in reading and their confidence in themselves as a learner! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Nicole Gustafson

Nicole is awesome! She works hard to help our students that participate in LAP to build up those skills in reading and their confidence in themselves as a learner! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Avira Aryani

Avira is always so positive and kind to all of the students at Cape! She works hard to help make each day a great one for so many students! Thank you Avira! You are AWESOME!

Josie Barrett

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Nicole Prince

Nicole is always so positive and kind to all of the students at Cape! The work that you do one on one with your students is so powerful! Thank you Nicole! You are AWESOME!

Josie Barrett

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Angela Cummings

Thank you for your awesome work in your new position at CHS/CCMS as the Library/Media Instructor. We are thankful to have you in this position.

Tracy MacLachlan

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Jaime Taylor

Jaime is a wonderful person who is very kind and patient with students. I've seen her work with students helping them learn. They love her and enjoy the fun things she teaches them. She contributes positively to the lessons. I've really enjoyed getting to know her and the supportive contributions she offers.

Nichol Yung

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Brandi Leonard

Brandi is a big part of what makes Cape so wonderful. She truly cares about students and is willing to go the extra mile to help them be successful. Brandi works hard to establish relationships with both students and staff that go beyond their time here at Cape.

Nichol Yung

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Marianne Harte

Marianne’s kindness, thoughtful nature, and quick problem solving skills make her an invaluable asset at Cape! She has a true gift for connecting with students and helping all feel welcome. I’m truly grateful for her help everyday!

Ami Jones

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Marianne Harte

Marianne is AWESOME!!! She is an essential piece of the Cape Horn Skye puzzle! I appreciate her flexibility, kindness, positive attitude and sense of humor! The kids at Cape and Canyon LOVE her so much! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Michelle Shultz

Michelle is always helpful, kind, and flexible! She shows humor and great school spirit! I appreciate all that she does from cafeteria support, student support, driving buses and so much more! You are AWESOME Michelle!

Josie Barrett

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Angel Cummings

Angela has transitioned from one essential role at Cape to another! She is doing an awesome job supporting students in library and technology class! Her positivity brings a lot of joy to our school! Thank you for all that you do, Angela!

Josie Barrett

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Julie M., Kim W., Megan H., Mike D., Leo, and Brian

Julie, Kim, Megan, Mike, Leo and Brian are AWESOME!!!! They get our students safely to school and back home everyday! I tip my hat to all transportation members, especially bus drivers! You have such an important and essential role in helping our school to function! Not everyone is cool enough or brave enough to be a school bus driver, but these amazing folks are AWESOME!! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Heather N. and Jen O.

Recess is a favorite time of day for many students! Thank you Heather and Jen for helping to keep the playground a safe and fun environment for all students! Your hard work, care and attention to situations that occur at recess is much appreciated! The Cape recess teachers are AWESOME!!

Josie Barrett

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Brandi Leonard

Brandi makes a positive impact on so many students daily! From supporting students in the resource room to coaching to continuing to champion and support students in their lives outside of the school building, Brandi demonstrates structure, guidance and care for all students! Your hard work is essentially and greatly appreciated! Thank you, Brandi!

Jodi Barrett

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Allison Sandoval

ur roles. Your proactive approaches for ensuring kids have a successful ride home is so appeciated!

I want to celebrate Allison Sandoval! Allison is hardworking, focused, kind, and patient. Her calm and collaborative nature positively impact the main office, both schools, and the overall culture. She consistently provides support to students and staff at the most crucial times, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Allison’s dedication is much appreciated —thank you for all you do!

Aaron Hansen

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Angla Cummings

Angela: I appreciate how you dove in to support student learning in the library this year. Not only is the library super organized, cute and welcoming, you have folded in many fun routines for learning. Excellent work!

Brooke Henley

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Brian Curtin

Mr. B: Thanks for being such a kind, friendly, and dedicated driver. I appreciate how hard you work to make sure kids are safe inside and out!

Brooke Henley

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Graciela Ponce

Graciela: Thank you for working to support our schools. Your smile and helpfulness is so greatly appreciated!

Brooke Henley

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Heather Dye

Heather: I'm so glad you have joined the team up river. Your smile, spunkiness, and positive energy lights up our schools!

Brooke Henley

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Jami Halverson

Jami: Thanks for always stepping up as a leader for us. Your kind and thoughtful ways are truly valuable to our campus!

Brooke Henley

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Julie Moody

Julie: Thanks for noticing kids for who they are -- the potential they have and the gifts they bring to the world. You take great care to not only provide a safe bus ride, but to connect individually with the students you interact with. :)

Brooke Henley

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Kate London

Kate: There is no other like you. Your friendly nature is valued by all, your skill as a nurse is unparalleled, and to get to work with you each day is a GIFT. Thanks for being you!

Brooke Henley

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Kim Williams

Kim: Thanks for always having a smile and fun laugh. You bring joy to students and staff each day. I appreciate you!!

Brooke Henley

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Leo Kurkowski

Leo: Thank you for working so hard to make sure our kids get home safely! Your job is so important. The smile you give kids as they ride, the care you take, and your dependability makes you so valuable. Thank you!

Brooke Henley

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Linda Henderson

Linda: Thanks always having a smile, a laugh, and a positive attitude!

Brooke Henley

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Lucia Raynor

I would like to celebrate Lucia Raynor! It is clear that Lucia is focused on making a positive impact every single day in the lives of those she works with and supports. She is hardworking, collaborative, and efficient, always going above and beyond to support the students and staff at CCMS and CHS. Her positive attitude and kind demeanor make a meaningful difference and are exactly what is needed. Thank you, Lucia, for all you do!

Aaron Hansen

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Lucia Raynor

Lucia: I see how hard you work to not only take care of our schools, but you work to take care of the humans that occupy the schools. You're a gem.

Brooke Henley

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Megan Huff

Megan: I enjoy working with you and supporting one another in our roles. Your proactive approaes for ensuring kids have a successful ride home is so appeciated!

Brooke Henley

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Megan Lambert

Megan has been a tremendous asset to the Cape/Canyon team. The secretary position is a far cry from preschool, but she has made the transition into the office with such grace and professionalism, she should be applauded. She jumped into the role ready to learn and I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done and continues to do. I loved that we communicated well and could tag team on the fly everyday which helped reduce the stress of our very stressful position. Her warmth, fantastic sense of humor, empathy, and genuine care for our students, staff, and schools help make Cape/Canyon a great place to be. I miss you, Megan! And thank you.

Cynthia Fahrenkrug

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Megan Lambert

Megan: Your thoughtful and calm ways in the midst of the busy schools, all the while learning a new role, means so much. I appreciate your hard work.

Brooke Henley

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Michelle Schultz

Michelle: Thank you for stepping in to support what seems to be "all the things" this year! Your positive energy and quick learning has helped us make sure our campus is taken care of. I appreciate you!

Brooke Henley

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Mike Davies

Mike: Thanks for working so hard to make sure our kids get to school and home each day. Your dedication to safety is greatly appreciated!

Brooke Henley

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Lucia Raynor

Lucia-You are an amazing person! You are caring, considerate, compassionate and over all fantastic!! Thank you all you do.

Brandi Leonard

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Lucia Raynor

Lucia is awesome!! She works hard daily to keep our school tidy and she is always willing to help out whenever and wherever she can! I appreciate her flexibility and positive attitude! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Jamie, Graciela and Heather

Thank you so much Jami, Graciela, and Heather for greeting students with kindness and smiles at breakfast and lunch everyday! So many students benefit from the love and care that you put into the school meals and the positive environment of the cafeteria! Thank you for everything that you do!

Josie Barrett

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David and Jessie

Thank you David and Jesse for all that you do to get our schools clean and tidy for another fantastic day of learning! Though we do not get to see you as regularly as other staff, your roles are essential and your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Josie Barrett

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Megan, Allison, and Cynthia

Megan, Allison and Cynthia are AMAZING!! These fantastic office support staff members work so hard behind the scenes to keep our school operating and to make sure that business gets taken care of! They all bring enthusiasm, positivity and flexibility to the office and school building! Thank you for all that you do!

Josie Barrett

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Lucia Raynor

I don't have a chance to see you very often, but when I do, you are ALWAYS smiling and you look joyful at your job. I know it's a hard one, but thanks to dedicated people such as you, the students, staff and families benefit! I appreciate you!

Tracey MacLachlan

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Talia Goughnour

Talia is the BEST! She is always stopping by to wish me a great day and greets me with a smile. She does an amazing job with the kids and always helps with getting them involved and participating. She is so fun and gets the kids energized and active. I love her and appreciate her her so much!

Thank you for always being SO positive! I appreciate the work you do and your dedication to detail!

Lelies Gillispie

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Linda Henderson

Linda is always working hard to meet the needs of students and co-workers. Linda's knowledge and expertise are a huge asset to Washougal School District. She is always ready and willing to lend a hand and offer support and guidance whenever needed.

Tracey MacLachlan

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Kathy SlLinda Henderson

Thank you, Linda for all your hard work, positivity, and commitment to excellence. You make a real difference, and we are lucky to have you.

Jada Bea

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PSE

It has been my honor to serve as your Treasurer for the past years. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication to PSE and for the important work you do every day in support of Washougal students. Your commitment makes a lasting impact, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity to work alongside such a devoted team.

Kathy Sloop

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Graciela Ponce

Graciela, I wanted to for all you do for the program. Your dedications is appreciated.

Johnattan Curiel

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Heather Dye

Heather, I know is has been an adjustment in moving schools, but you being up in Cape is has make a very positive change for the team and most importantly the students.

Johnattan Curiel

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Brandi Leo

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Brandi is amazing and so good with the kids! Its a pleasure to work with her!

Lucia Raynor

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Sandra Goza

Thank you for all that you do to support students, families, and your colleagues at Canyon Creek. I appreciate your willingness to adapt and adjust as our staffing has changed and you have increasingly moved classrooms to meet students' needs. You bring so much heart to the work you do and you are incredibly skilled at connecting with kids. We are lucky to have you at CCMS!

Jake Heale

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Anna Stanton

Thank you for all of the partnership and collaboration in support of students and staff at Canyon Creek! Your consistent communication and flexibility are an asset to the team. You wear multiple hats and it is greatly appreciated!

Jake Heale

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Megan Lambert

Thank you for all that you do! It has been great having you as part of the office team this year. Your eagerness to learn, calm demeanor, positivity, and humor have been a breath of fresh air for students and staff. You are appreciated!

Jake Heale

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Cyntion Fahrenkrug

Thank you for helping keep the CCMS ship afloat this year! Although you are currently taking the next step in your journey while filling in as a substitute teacher and everyone at CCMS wishes you the best, your care for the Canyon students, staff, and families is not forgotten. You are appreciated!

Jake Healea

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Lucia Raynor

Thank you, Lucia! You do so much and you are always willing to help your colleagues and students. It is a delight every morning to watch you greet the students, trading hugs and jokes. You build amazing relationships with them that they will remember long after their time at CCMS is over. You are a wonderful custodian and a wonderful role model for our students, as well as an amazing colleague.

Jake Healea

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Marianne Harte

Marriane is deeply loved by all the students. She’s one of the sweetest people at school and always goes out of her way to help whenever we need it.

Jake Healea

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David Berquist

Thank you for everything you do to support staff and students at CCMS. The night shift custodian position is a vital one that helps prepare the building for school each day. On top of that, you support so many sports and events that take place in the evenings. Thank you for taking pride in this work, collaborating with your colleagues, and making so much happen for Canyon Creek!

Jake Healea

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Michelle Schultz

Thank you for joining our team this year! I appreciate your willingness to jump in and adapt to so many different roles. Your collaboration, flexibility, positive spirit, and desire to connect with kids benefit both students and staff at CCMS.

Jake Healea

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Angela Cummings

Thank you for supporting CCMS students with their Chromebooks throughout the day and providing a safe, quiet place for middle schoolers at lunch. It is clear in watching you work that you care deeply for kids, and they in turn care for and respect you. It is great to have you on the Canyon Creek team!

Jake Healea