SSD Staff Appreciation Form
Do you have a teacher or staff member who has gone above & beyond for you or your child - supporting them, encouraging them to do their best or being a listening ear when they need someone? Take a minute to write a note of thanks by sharing your appreciation with them. You may fill out this form as many times as you would like for different school personnel.
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Angie Adams - Teacher at AHS What is your favorite hobby? Crafting and reading Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Mrs. Staufenbiel, she was amazing at building relationships, she was super structured and stern but still always showed her students how much she cared about them. She was my fourth grade teacher and during covid she came to my house to work with my son in his class, so that I could teach my own students ❤️ What is one thing you want students and families to know? That I truly care for all of my students and always have a listening ear. | Bill Matthews - Teacher at RMS What is your favorite hobby? Reading spending time with family Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Mrs. Hofer. She was my high school English teacher. I still think of her every day and use what she taught me. She was inspiring and always made you feel special. I hope I can make my students feel that way. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I feel that the emotional wellness and student happiness are the most import things for students. If that is achieved, everything else will find its way into place. I am always available to you | Kelly Miller - Teacher at Mesnier What is your favorite hobby? Going on hikes with my family Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Mrs. Didde because she made learning fun and was always very positive. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I care about their child and I want to work together to make the school year a success. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. |
Angie Adams - Teacher at AHS
Crafting and reading
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Mrs. Staufenbiel, she was amazing at building relationships, she was super structured and stern but still always showed her students how much she cared about them. She was my fourth grade teacher and during covid she came to my house to work with my son in his class, so that I could teach my own students ❤️
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
That I truly care for all of my students and always have a listening ear.
Bill Matthews - Teacher at RMS
Reading spending time with family
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Mrs. Hofer. She was my high school English teacher. I still think of her every day and use what she taught me. She was inspiring and always made you feel special. I hope I can make my students feel that way.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I feel that the emotional wellness and student happiness are the most import things for students. If that is achieved, everything else will find its way into place.
I am always available to you
Kelly Miller - Teacher at Mesnier
Going on hikes with my family
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Mrs. Didde because she made learning fun and was always very positive.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I care about their child and I want to work together to make the school year a success.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.
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Julie Pace - Paraprofessional at RMS What is your favorite hobby? playing volleyball Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Ms. Scheijbel because she took an extra interest in us outside of our grades What is one thing you want students and families to know? I have lived in Affton for over ten years and have two children I hope everyone has a great school year | Katie Duenwald - Paraprofessional at RMS What is your favorite hobby? Watching movies/tv shows What is one thing you want students and families to know? I'm pregnant, therefore I will be gone for a while during second semester for maternity leave. | D'Mario Noble - Paraprofessional at AHS What is your favorite hobby? Watching movies, reading, and sports Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Ms. Perez, she knew what motivated me to do well in school and allowed me to eat throughout class. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I'll talk with anyone over movies or sports |
Julie Pace - Paraprofessional at RMS
playing volleyball
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Ms. Scheijbel because she took an extra interest in us outside of our grades
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I have lived in Affton for over ten years and have two children
I hope everyone has a great school year
Katie Duenwald - Paraprofessional at RMS
Watching movies/tv shows
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I'm pregnant, therefore I will be gone for a while during second semester for maternity leave.
D'Mario Noble - Paraprofessional at AHS
Watching movies, reading, and sports
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Ms. Perez, she knew what motivated me to do well in school and allowed me to eat throughout class.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I'll talk with anyone over movies or sports
What is an IEP?
What is an IEP? An IEP – or Individualized Education Program – is a term used to describe the official documentation of special education services that will be provided for your child as well as the meeting where these services are determined. Here are some key points to help you become more familiar with an IEP:
The IEP is:
- A meeting where parents, students when appropriate, and school personnel jointly make decisions about an educational program for a student with a disability
- A document that is a written record of the decisions reached at the meeting for a student who will receive special education and related services
- A management tool used to implement an educational program
The IEP has a number of purposes and functions:
- The IEP meeting serves as a communication opportunity between parents and educators and enables them, as equal participants, to jointly decide what the student’s needs are, what services will be provided to meet those needs, and what the anticipated outcomes may be.
- The IEP process provides an opportunity for resolving any differences between the parents and the school concerning the special education needs of a student with a disability – first, through the IEP meeting, and second, if necessary, through the procedural protections that are available to parents.
- The IEP sets forth in writing a commitment to provide services and resources necessary to enable a student with a disability to receive needed special education services.
The IEP is not:
- The IEP is not a daily lesson plan, but it does cover an entire year.
- The IEP is not an evaluation report. An evaluation report describes your child’s strengths and needs. The information from an evaluation report is used to help write the IEP.
- The IEP is not a contract. It does describe things you and the school have agreed to do for your child, but it cannot guarantee that all the special help will be successful.
- The IEP is not a comprehensive curriculum. It relates to special considerations within your child’s overall education.
- The IEP is not timeless. As your child grows and learns and changes, the IEP will need to reflect these changes.
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Affton School District
