Michele Guyette - American Sign Language Teacher, La Follette HS
Michele has taught at La Follette since 1994. The ASL program has grown and now has 3 teachers. La Follette's ASL classes are popular for a wide variety of students. Michele also coordinates the bi-monthly "Lancer of the Month" student and staff recognition program.

Deb DiSalvo, SEA, Glendale ES
Deb is one of those people who is effective working in any situation - in any environment, with any kid, with any staff member. She is someone I have complete confidence will excel in every assignment - and she has had many different, varied assignments in her years at Glendale. She works beautifully with kids with any disability. It has been Glendale's great joy to have her work with us for 15 years.

Rhonda Rickey, custodian, Chavez ES
Rhonda is an extremely conscientious working custodian who has been at Chavez since the doors opened in 2001. She always goes above and beyond her normal responsibilities and we know we can rely upon her. Chavez Staff truly enjoy working with Rhonda.

Tammy Gue, SEA, Affiliated Alternatives
Affiliated Alternatives SEA staff member Tammy Gue consistently initiates action, programs and plans that help all students at Affiliated Alternatives succeed. Her highly energized, positive focus on school success is contagious. One great strength is her ability to sincerely connect with students over difficult challenges and turning the challenge into a meaningful learning experience. No job too small (help with answering phones, school mailings) nor too great (successfully getting our MSCR programming off the ground!). We are all grateful for her initiative and dedication which improve the entire school community.

Bob Arnold, 1st Grade Teacher, Lowell ES
Bob is a Lowell first grade teacher who builds strong relationships with children and parents. He never misses an opportunity to celebrate the success of a child - he knows them as individuals and values their talents. Bob also stays connected with his past students in the building and pays attention to their learning and growth even beyond first grade. He is a valued colleague amongst his peers.

Bill Currie, head custodian, Shorewood ES
Bill Currie, Shorewood Hills Elementary School's head custodian, takes intense pride in having a clean building; his mission is to have the shiniest floors in MMSD. Bill has clever and inventive ways of solving complicated problems. He's always on the go but is never without a moment to share a good story or lend a hand.

Answers:
A. Tammy Gue
B. Bill Currie
C. Rhonda Rickey
D. Deb DiSalvo
E. Bob Arnold
F. Michele Guyette