Supt. Ness: Most Influential Educators
Written by Jerry Ness
Monday, 09 March 2009
Most Influential Educators
Last Friday, members of the Class of 2009 surprised District 544 staff by recognizing the most influential teachers and support staff, as voted on by the students. Representatives from the class and National Honor Society first served cake and lemonade as the staff gathered for an inservice in the high school gym.
Seniors Tommy Olsen and Amber Hovland were masters of ceremonies and, after introductions, senior Sarah Lyngby told staff why they were there and how much their positive influence has meant in the lives of the Class of 2009.
Matt Mithaugen presented the most influential support staff award to high school secretary Jane Schierer, and Erika Magnusson recognized elementary teachers Vicki Hanneman and Larry Goos. Mark Boen received the last elementary teacher award from his senior class mentor, Regan Helbling.
The middle school award went to Chuck Vigen, presented by Hanna Skaalrud, and Luke Wedll represented the seniors in naming Richard Risbrudt as the most influential high school teacher. Following the ceremony, colleagues, family members and the students congratulated the award winners.
The students pulled off the surprise and I believe warmed the hearts of our staff with their thoughtfulness. For an educator, being recognized by students is a highlight of one’s careers.
5 comments:
Oh wow, congratulations Richard! Could it get any better than to have the students themselves vote for you? What an honor.
I'm glad my sons had you as their teacher too!
(I removed my first post due to spelling errors!)
Wow, what an honor!
The truth is, during any conversation when "who was your favorite teacher?" comes up, my answer is always Mr. Risbrudt. It's absolutely true -he had a huge impact on me.
It's nice to see he received such an honor!
Congratulations Richard!!!
What a honor!
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