Youth Specialist Named ISD Classified Employee of the Year

Posted March 20, 2015

IMG_0169Megan Kuhnert, youth specialist at Sugar Creek Elementary, was named the district’s 2015-2016 Classified Employee of the Year. Known as “Miss Megan,” Kuhnert was chosen for the honor by a panel of judges from the Independence community. Her coworkers said she makes a significant difference in the lives of students, staff and families.

“Miss Megan provides students with a safe, warm and loving environment before and after school,” said Nikki Burkey, third-grade teacher at Mallinson Elementary.

“She is always upbeat, positive and has a smile on her face,” said Chrissy Durham, first-grade teacher at Sugar Creek. “Everyone knows she is willing to do whatever it takes to help our kids.”

Kuhnert has been with the ISD six years. She was one of 34 Classified Employees of the Year from across the district. Individual building/department winners are:

Tabitha Bertram                      Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School

Judy Bertram                           Bingham Middle School

Sadie Willoughby                    Blackburn Elementary School

Marla Trahern                          Bridger Middle School

Casie Heaton                            Bryant Elementary School

Judy Luce                                 Central Office

Bryan Abts                                William Chrisman High School

Kathy Cooper                           Facilities

Betsy MacLaughlin                 Fairmount Elementary School

John Davenport                       Glendale Elementary School

Aura Morerod                          Hanthorn

Jimmy Martinez                      Independence Academy

Tabitha Mabie                         Korte Elementary School

Jennifer Lane                          Little Blue Elementary School

Mike Johnson                          Luff Elementary School

Tina Giammalva                      Mallinson Elementary School

Charvette Lee                          Mill Creek Elementary School

Kathleen Castillo                    Nowlin Middle School

Dana Hackworth                     Nutrition Services

Lindy Schutz                            Christian Ott Elementary School

Elaina Baker                            Pioneer Ridge Middle School

Lacey Ory                                Procter Elementary School

Deb Koepke                             Randall Elementary School

Amanda Lynn                         Santa Fe Trail Elementary School

Bryan Davis                            William Southern Elementary School

Tracy Enke                              Spring Branch Elementary School

Megan Kuhnert                      Sugar Creek Elementary School

Brenda Snyder                       Sunshine Center

Bob Mangold                          Sycamore Hills Elementary School

Sara Williams                         Technology

Vincent Merys                        Three Trails Elementary School

Tammy Seek                           Transportation

Marilyn Reinhard                  Truman High School

Lori Jonas                               Van Horn High School

Each building winner received a marble apple and plaque for their school.