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Celebrating Our GROW Nominees

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The image features a woman's portrait alongside text praising her dedication, compassion, and ability to support both colleagues and students, with the GROW program logo in the background.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text highlighting her nomination for a technology integration specialist role, with a background showcasing the G.R.O.W. program logo and information about its purpose.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside a description of her as a school social worker who has been nominated for the G.R.O.W. program in March 2026. The background of the image is a solid blue color with the program's logo and text highlighting the purpose of the recognition program.
The image features a smiling woman with short brown hair, identified as Samantha Flatgard, an ALC Teacher who was nominated in March 2026 for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work and service.
The image features a recognition award for an individual named Sam Schroeder, who is praised for his outstanding commitment and guidance in helping districts through a comprehensive needs assessment process.
The image features a woman with long brown hair and a warm smile, nominated in March 2026 as a Special Education Teacher.
The image features a smiling woman with short brown hair, wearing a green shirt, against a background with the GROW logo and text describing her as a special education paraprofessional who was nominated for an award in March 2026.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text praising her exceptional professionalism, organization, and dedication as the Director of Alternative Programs. The background includes the logo and text for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work and service.
The image features a woman named Tricia Christopher, who is recognized for her exceptional work as an Education Consultant and literacy leader, supporting several districts in strengthening evidence-based literacy practices. The background includes the logo and text of the G.R.O.W. program, which aims to recognize employees for their outstanding work and service.
The image features a portrait of a woman named Wendy Ahnupkana, a Special Education Teacher, who has been nominated in March 2026 for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work in the school district.
The image features a woman with glasses and a smiling expression, along with text highlighting her nomination as a Special Education Paraprofessional in March 2026 for the GROW program, which aims to recognize outstanding employees.
The image features a GROW logo and a description of Whitney Evers, a Special Education Paraprofessional who was nominated for the GROW Award in March 2026. The background is a solid blue color.
The image features a person named Alexa Baker, who has been nominated in March 2026 for the GROW program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work and service. The background includes the GROW logo and a message praising Alexa's flexibility, student-focused approach, and willingness to help others.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text praising her as a special education teacher who has been nominated for an award in March 2026. The background includes the logo and text of the %22G.R.O.W.%22 program, which appears to be an initiative to recognize outstanding employees.
The image features a person named Ayssa Schmaedeka, who is described as a %22Special Education Teacher%22 and has been %22Nominated in March 2026%22 for the G.R.O.W. program, which aims to recognize employees for their outstanding work and service. The background includes the G.R.O.W. logo and a statement about the purpose of the program.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text highlighting her nomination for the GROW award, which recognizes employees for their outstanding contributions and service.
The image features a recognition of Amy Pahl, the MTSS Regional Coordinator, for her outstanding leadership in building strong, sustainable frameworks that support all learners. The background includes the GROW logo and text highlighting the purpose of the GROW program to recognize employees for their outstanding contributions.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside a text highlighting her nomination as a special education teacher in March 2026, praising her contributions to the Windom ELC organization.
The image features a smiling woman with the text %22Breanna Wagner, Special Education Paraprofessional%22 and a description highlighting her positive contributions to the school community. The background includes the GROW logo and text about the purpose of the GROW program.
The image features a smiling woman with glasses, identified as Cassie Evans, a special education teacher who has been nominated in March 2026 for the GROW program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work and service. The background includes the GROW logo and text describing the purpose of the program.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text highlighting her nomination as an administrative assistant and praising her contributions to the SWWC organization.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside a description of her as a dedicated paraprofessional who consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff. The background includes the logo and text of the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding contributions.
The image features a colorful flower graphic and text highlighting the nomination of Emmy Bollman as a Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional for the GROW program in March 2026. The background is a solid blue color, providing a clean and professional look to the overall design.
The image features a graphic celebrating an individual named Eric Schwankl, who was nominated in March 2026 for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes employees for their outstanding work and service. The background includes the G.R.O.W. logo and a description of the program's purpose.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside text highlighting her nomination as a %22Special Education Teacher%22 for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes outstanding employees.
The image features a young woman with a friendly expression, along with text highlighting her nomination as a %22Special Education Paraprofessional%22 and praising her positive impact on staff, students, and her strong relationships with students.
The image features a person named Kris Lindquist, who is described as a Special Education Paraprofessional, along with a brief testimonial about their work and a logo for the G.R.O.W. program.
The image features a man with short dark hair and a beard, along with a description of his accomplishments and positive impact as a special education paraprofessional. The background includes the logo and name of the G.R.O.W. program, which appears to be an initiative to recognize outstanding employees.
The image features a woman's portrait alongside a description of her as an administrative assistant who is nominated for the G.R.O.W. program, which recognizes outstanding employees at the SWVC organization.

HR Team

HR inquiries can be sent to hr@swwc.org.

Kari Bailey

Kari Bailey
Director of Human Resources

Responsibilities: Bargaining group language (master agreements and personnel policies), contract and letter of assignment, employment or personnel issues, licensure, probationary periods, workplace accommodations (ADA), seniority, and staffing and ULA process.

Jodi Robinson

Jodi Robinson
Human Resource Specialist

Responsibilities: Insurance benefits, insurance enrollment through Ease, COBRA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retirement benefits, 403(b) benefits, financial benefits, FMLA Leave, unemployment, verifications of insurance, wellness coordinator and wellness programs. 

Kassi Knutson

Kassi Knutson
Staffing Success Coordinator

Responsibilities: Internal position applications, career experience program, exit interviews, hiring process, hiring status, job postings, mentor program, recruitment events, reference checks, scheduling orientation, and university partnerships. 

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee
Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities: Annual training, background checks and hiring status, business cards, clothing store and name badges, contracts, board letters, letters of assignment, employee evaluations/performance reviews, Frontline Central/AppliTrack, GROW awards, job descriptions, jury duty, licensure status, notary public, personnel file requests, PSLF and TLFA loan forgiveness, and workers compensation.