On Tuesday, August 27, the Wauwatosa School District honored 26 staff members with its 2024 Distinguished Service Award during the annual Opening Day convocation.
Each year, Wauwatosa School District families, colleagues and students are invited to nominate staff members for the Distinguished Service Award, which honors those who go above and beyond expectations and demonstrate exemplary service and dedication. Nominees must have been employed by the Wauwatosa School District for at least three years and may receive the award no more than once every three years.
When making its decision, a committee of School Board members considers nominees’ demonstrated service to the District, distinguished by the excellence, quantity, and quality of accomplishments listed in the nominating paragraph, as well as the overall extent to which the person goes above and beyond normal expectations.
Award recipients were celebrated on stage at the convocation and received commemorative plaques. This year’s honorees include:
Tahir Abdelmawla, Underwood Elementary School; Samir Atoui, Roosevelt Elementary School; Jamie Baenen, Division of Pupil & Family Services; Ryan Bahnaman, Madison Elementary School; Chris Benes, Wauwatosa West High School; Jessica Bratcher, Wauwatosa East High School; Megan Christensen, Wauwatosa West High School; Kellie DeRango, Washington Elementary School; Don Devine, Whitman Middle School; Rachel Duellman, Wauwatosa West High School; Kristin Flierl, Eisenhower Elementary School; Bridget Forbes, Jefferson/Underwood/Wilson Elementary Schools; Heidi Hegwood, Wauwatosa West High School; Colleen Jaskulski, Wauwatosa East High School; Brenda Jones, Division of Academic Performance; Carrie Lampe, Wilson Elementary School; Karen Manning, Roosevelt Elementary School; Nicole Marble, Division of Academic Performance; Mary Ann McLennon, McKinley Elementary School; Elizabeth (Liz) Mottet, McKinley Elementary School; Catherine Munoz, Wauwatosa West High School; Kelly Norton, Division of Pupil & Family Services; Allison Snetselaar, Wauwatosa East High School; Adam Steffan, Wauwatosa West High School; Jordan Stein, Eisenhower Elementary School; and Amber Tanty, Underwood Elementary School.
“Recognizing our Distinguished Service Award recipients is always a highlight of the year, as they truly embody our District’s mission, vision, and core values,” said Dr. Demond Means, Superintendent of the Wauwatosa School District. “This year’s honorees exemplify the passion and dedication we continuously strive for and have made a significant impact on both our students and community.”