CL and NB educational support staff enjoy recognition dinner

An event honoring Central Minnesota’s educational support staff was held at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud. In its fourth year, 101 people were honored from 27 school districts. The event honors those who work as bus drivers, custodians, cooks, paraprofessionals and other staff who help keep schools running smoothly. “Resource is proud to give recognition to the education support staff,” said Rob Cavanna, CEO of Resource. “They are an integral part of our school districts and help them run efficiently on a daily basis. They promote student achievement, ensure student safety and contribute to the establishment and promotion of a positive and safe instructional environment,” he added. Awardees are nominated from within their school districts. They receive a trophy and a certificate signed by the governor of Minnesota. A list of local awardees is below.

Chisago Lakes School District
Coreen Agre, Janis Anderson, Jodi Davis, Jim Hahn, Kathy Larsen, Liz Valleen

North Branch School District
Jana Engdahl, Sue Lakeberg, Diane Perrault, Marilyn Wicklund