Brennan Swayzer
Engagement & Intervention Strategist
Tate High School

"Brennan goes above and beyond his job expectations on a daily basis. He strives to have high expectations for all our students while also having high expectations for himself. Brennan never shows frustration and his patience with our students is evident in how he carries himself daily.

He is always willing to take on whatever task is needed. Whether it is to help support our Out-of-School Suspension program, our SPACE, our hallways, our bathrooms, help with lunch supervision, be a mentor, complete check-ins with students, do home visits, help with getting students to school, or anything to make our students successful.

Brennan has been in the district for several years. First at City High School and then at Tate High this year. I cannot speak highly enough about the difference he has made with our students, our team, and our program. He is a team player, he is dependable, and he is a great mentor."

Kim Cranston
Special Education Strategist
Liberty High School

"Kim Cranston and her team have gone above and beyond for my son. Kim would investigate and implement a multitude of approaches to help our son lessen his behaviors so he could focus more on learning.

Because of the team's hard work, our son is more involved in the school programs and is engaging with other students and staff at school. He is so happy! He is like a changed person; it has not only been seen at school but it has also changed our lives at home. The dedication and caring of Kim and her team are beyond appreciated."

Lisa Heying
Instructional Design Strategist
Horn Elementary

" As a teacher for a year and a half, Lisa supported me at Horn Elementary. She never let me doubt myself, on days I felt like I had no idea what I was doing she spent hours with me helping me find interventions and supports for students. She helped in any way she could - We were short a sub. Lisa stepped in! We needed support with behavior in our classroom. Lisa stepped in! 

Lisa fills so many roles at Horn Elementary School above being an IDS. My love for being a teacher is because of Lisa. She never gave up on me as a student or as a teacher. She has given to ICCSD for 32 years!"

"Lisa has worked for the district for over 32 years! Throughout her career, she has worked with too many students and teachers to count! She has always put the needs of students first and helped teachers grow not only professionally but personally. Her impact is unmeasurable and she has been instrumental in making Horn not only a great place to work and learn but a place that feels like a second home."

Meghan Meyer
Academic Support Teacher
Grant Elementary

"My son looks up to Mrs. Meyer and speaks highly of her on a daily basis. This has motivated him to put forth his best effort in both academics and behavior. Teaching is an extremely demanding profession and teachers have a lot to juggle. Mrs. Meyer keeps the focus on kids. It is evident to me that she genuinely cares about each and every student in her classroom and takes the time to really get to know them. My son knows Mrs. Meyer cares about him and, in turn, his interest in learning has grown exponentially. The root of his newfound passion for learning and love of school is a teacher that cares about the whole child and sees their potential.

All students deserve to have an educator like Mrs. Meyer who recognizes their strengths, sets them up for success, and cares deeply about them."