Cougar Kudos for December 2025

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

“Kelley, thank you for your creativity and dedication to our students. Your thoughtful approach and passion for teaching make a meaningful difference every day, and our students are better because of you.”

 

Roger Anderson, Bus Driver

“He is very caring. He is always messing around with my kiddos and when they are out of school, he always asks if they are OK or feeling better.”

 

Chelsea Eaton, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services

“She has been extremely helpful and understanding with my child’s situation. She has also eased my mind a ton with concerns that I had.”

 

Leisel Everdyke, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“She is super supportive of our daughter and is always there when she needs her for anything. We truly appreciate her!”

 

Nate Finch, Maintenance Worker

“Nate is always willing and eager to help, especially with delivering our food crates for the Cougar Cupboard backpack program. He always shows up with a smile on his face ready to help. The Cougar Cupboard staff so very much appreciate his support!”

 

Kristin Gardner, Teacher, NRW High School

“She is a great teacher and she is always kind and patient with her students.”

 

Annette Gilbert, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Gilbert is an amazing teacher. We are so thankful that our child was placed in her classroom. She has a very well-run classroom with clear expectations for the kiddos, which works especially well with our son. He really enjoys going to school and often mentions how much Mrs. Gilbert cares about him! Thank you Mrs. Gilbert!”

 

Karen Haak and Benjamin Stopka, Principal and Assistant Principal, NRW Elementary School

“They have brought the positive vibes and energy into NRWE. They are a great team who work well with each other, as well as with the staff and the students. You can feel and see it coming into the elementary school. Well done!”

 

Brigette Henry, Bus Driver

“She always goes above and beyond to make sure her kids are safe and that they feel valued, and she makes a tremendous effort to communicate with them and make sure that they feel understood. Most of her students on the bus are nonverbal or have a disability that limits communication. She is always on top of communication with parents if there are issues or there is a situation.”

 

Amanda Hogan, Public Relations Specialist, District Office

“There were countless events in December, and you did a great job at documenting and sharing the fun for the community to see!”

 

Grant Howard, YAP Counselor, NRW High School

“If I’m ever feeling down or not in the right mindset, Grant is always there checking on me no matter what. I really appreciate Grant.”

 

Tracy Johnson, Bus Driver

“She’s a great bus driver and is very nice to the kids.”

 

Brenda Mitchell, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Brenda is a wonderful teacher with a calm manner and is supportive of all her students. We are so lucky to have her at NRW!”

 

Lisa Olmstead, Teacher, NRW High School

“I directly witnessed Lisa’s interactions with a few students on a bus ride home from a JV girls basketball game. She was wonderful with the kids! Even off-hours, Lisa was engaged, teaching, and having fun with them. There is this great balance of comfort and respect that the kids seem to have with her, and it is obvious why.”

 

Tracy Richards, Community Schools Assistant, NRW Elementary

“Tracy does so much to make amazing experiences for the kids. Her hard work and positive attitude is recognized and appreciated!”

 

Kristy Rigby, Teacher, NRW Elementary School

“Mrs. Rigby goes above and beyond with her kiddos. She really puts a lot of effort and creativity into her daily routine with my child’s 3PK classroom. My daughter comes home from the program every day excited to tell me all about her day. Thank you Mrs. Rigby for setting a great foundation of how fun school is for these little Cougars!”

 

“My daughter loves everything about Mrs. Rigby. Even when Mrs. Rigby doesn’t allow her to do something, she explains why she was not allowed to do it and why she is okay with that! Mrs. Rigby has brightened up my beautiful little girl’s soul even more, past where I knew it was possible! She loves everyone who is in the classroom while she is there, but especially Mrs. Rigby!”

 

Lillian Sauer, Teacher, NRW High School

“They are an excellent teacher to my daughter! Thank you for all you do!”

 

Matthew Savino, Teacher, NRW High School

“He is very respectful and has been supportive of me as a parent.”

 

Jeremy Sebastiano, Director of Facilities

“Jeremy is a wonderful asset to our district. He is always pleasant and genuinely wants to help. He is a big supporter of the Cougar Cupboard and we appreciate all of the assistance he provides us. It makes our jobs so much easier. Thank you!”

 

Caroline Strub, Teacher, NRW High School

“She is always available when I need to talk.”

 

Transportation Department

“We have already had a lot of snow this winter and our drivers have done a great job of transporting our children safely!”

 

Tony Tubolino, Teacher, NRW Middle School

“He has made a positive impact on me and other students. He is a good teacher and has very good advice and makes an impact on my life every single day.”

 

Jessica Whitcomb, Main Office Secretary, NRW High School

“Mrs. Whitcomb is a great staff member. All the kids love her, and staff love her. She’s very helpful and she always tries her best no matter how hard the task is!”

 

Brittany Wright, Teacher, NRW High School

“Huge shoutout to a creative, fun, and inspiring teacher whose passion for her students shines in everything she does. Her classroom is a place where kids feel excited, supported, and valued!”