Cougar Kudos for April 2026

Congratulations to the staff members who received Cougar Kudos this month for going above and beyond at North Rose-Wolcott! Kudos are presented in alphabetical order by last name.

All community members are invited to nominate any NRW staff member for Cougar Kudos! To submit your own shoutout for one of our staff members, please visit www.nrwcs.org/kudos to fill out a brief form. Recipients are posted every month to our website and social media channels.

 

Kelley Allen, Teacher, NRW High School

“Mrs. Allen is truly an awesome teacher who fills our school with joy and excitement. Through her dedication to art shows, student council, and countless extra efforts, she creates opportunities that inspire students and bring our entire school together.”

 

Ryan Beer, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“He is funny and kind and cool.”

 

Jordan Bradt, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“My daughter loves coming to school! She does so many wonderful projects with her class and is excellent at communicating with parents!”

 

Jessica Burgess, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“She is the best!”

 

Christine Chapman, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Chapman makes math fun for all her students!”

 

Sydney Coe, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“She goes above and beyond for her students and is willing to do whatever it takes for students to succeed.”

“Mrs. Coe has been an incredible teacher to my son for the past two years. She is very encouraging, kind, and diligent in encouraging him to work up to his potential (especially when he gets ‘stuck’). I am so grateful for all she’s done and continues to do!”

 

Paige Dapolito, School Nurse, NRW Elementary School

“She always keeps us informed on everything with our children, even the most minor things. I can’t express how much we appreciate this!”

“Thank you for taking the time and care and effort to help my child.”

 

Leisel Everdyke, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“Mrs. Everdyke has gone above and beyond helping myself and my son with getting the proper help where he is struggling. She never makes him feel any different and he really enjoys her as a teacher. She is always helpful and gets back to any questions we may have. It shows how much she really cares! Not to mention how sweet she is. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us navigate through this year. Keep being you, Mrs. Everdyke!”

 

Fifth Grade Team, NRW Middle School

“I love seeing all the upcoming field trips scheduled for the 5th graders! As a mom to a kiddo that didn’t have any field trips for three years due to Covid restrictions, I feel like they are making up for these “lost” opportunities. I can’t imagine all the work and effort it takes to put together these field trips and I’m grateful the 5th graders can have these wonderful experiences. So kudos 5th grade team! You rock!”

 

Kathleen Gushue, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Thank you for your continued effort, love and patience with my child.”

 

Amanda Hogan, Public Relations Specialist

“Thank you for all of your help with the NRWE yearbook! It is going to be such a special memory for our students to enjoy!”

 

Charity Ingham, Teacher Aide, NRW Elementary School

“I hear all the stories about how every student loves her! She is always there when someone needs help! She goes above and beyond for her students! That’s what she loves to do!”

 

Jennifer Kerr, Secretary, NRW Elementary School

“She spends her day in the office keeping it running. I know she also helps out in classrooms and takes time to help students whether it be talking to them or helping them with a problem. She gives it her all every day.”

 

Jennifer Marriott, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Marriott works hard for her students every day! Her students love her and she works so hard to meet their needs.”

 

Kim Martindale, Cleaner, NRW Elementary School

“Kim is an amazing member of the NRWE team. She is a constant positive presence for our students and staff, and she is always there to help when needed.”

 

Melissa Mason, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Ms. Mason is a kind and dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond to help and support all of her students.”

 

Emily Merry, Registrar, District Office

“She helped me register my child for Pre-K and made the process so easy and helped calm any nerves I had. Thank you!”

 

Miranda Motyka, Social Worker, NRW Elementary School

“A wonderful person who is always there when a student or staff member needs her. We could not ask for a more loving and caring person!”

 

Chelsey Palmer, Secretary, Special Education Department

“Chelsey brings kindness, warmth, and positivity to everything she does. She goes above and beyond every day to support our students and teachers, always with a smile. Her care and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly lucky to have her in our school community.”

 

Sarah Patterson, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Patterson is a wonderful teacher. She shows compassion for all of her current and previous students. She is doing an afternoon student helper program that has changed her student helper’s outlook on school. That student looks so forward to spending time in her classroom. She has become more positive and feels like she matters. Thank you for being her light!”

 

Kristy Rigby, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Rigby is always going above and beyond to do fun things with her classes to help them learn. She is always in communication with parents and keeps us informed about upcoming events and how our student is doing. She has been a solid start for both of my kids and we are very lucky to have her to set the stage for our kiddos!”

 

Tony Tubolino, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“Tony not only makes history interesting, but isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics with kids inviting open communication. He has honest discussions with students about policies, personal responsibility, humility, and respect for others. He invites dissenting opinions and discusses possible solutions. He is truly training the next generation.”

 

Sarah Woodland, Teaching Assistant, NRW Elementary School

“Thank you for your continued effort, love and patience with my child.”

 

Nick Wojieck, Teacher, NRW High School

“Thank you for your work to organize the talent show benefiting our local food pantries!”

 

Kelly Wyatt, Payroll Specialist

“Kelly works hard to make sure everything is completed accurately for our staff. She responds quickly to requests and is knowledgeable!”

 

Danielle Zigenfus, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Zigenfus is a fantastic teammate! She is endlessly patient with her students while holding them to high standards.”