Congrats, March MPS Shines winners!

Each month, staff have an opportunity to nominate their colleagues for MPS Shines. Winners are randomly chosen from the nominations and receive recognition across MPS newsletters and social media, a coffee mug and other prizes.

Help us congratulate our March MPS Shines winners:

Andrew Bradford, English teacher, Franklin STEAM Middle School 

“Andrew has been very helpful to me as a new staff member at Franklin. He has helped me to learn best practices and procedures here and strategize ways to best support students. 

He is a welcoming presence in the hallway and helps students and staff to do their best."

 - Justin Timm

 

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Birgit Larson, social worker, Sullivan STEAM School

“Birgit went above and beyond her job as a Social Worker for the past months helping all our families in every way you could think. The community went through very difficult times but she handled it well. I am very proud to have her as my colleague."

- Jennifer Campiz

 

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Thaddeus Lesiak, coordinator, Family Resource Center

"Thaddeus Lesiak and the Family Resource Center team are a cornerstone of the work MPS does to support families in meeting their diverse needs. Thaddeus and his team consistently provide exceptional support, and their work has become even more critical in recent months as our immigrant families have been deeply affected by Operation Metro Surge.

Thaddeus is a dedicated leader whose commitment to the well‑being of our families is evident in his tireless efforts to ensure they have access to the resources they need. His leadership reflects a deep sense of care, responsiveness, and advocacy for our school communities.

This recognition of Thaddeus is also a recognition of the entire Family Resource Center team and their daily commitment to serving families. Your work does not go unnoticed. It brings great reassurance to know that Thaddeus and his team are consistently ensuring families are supported—using available resources and going above and beyond when necessary—to help students succeed.

Congratulations, Thaddeus. It is truly a pleasure to have you and your team as part of the Engagement team."

- Edgar Alfonzo

 

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Congratulations to all of our March nominees:

• Abdirahim Bulale
• Peter Carlson
• Katie Carter
• Jessica Chicaiza
• Sarah Cooper Evans
• Allison Cramer
• Kayshla Diaz Torres
• Carl Johnson
• Joshua Liesner
• Kevin Lochner
• Andrew Meierding
• Ale Mendez
• Shaun Minor
• Drew Nelson
• Fanny Newton
• Zeinab Omar
• Roberto Onofre
• Taylor Reigstad
• Arielle Rocca Sherman
• Lilian Sand
• Mayde Vega
• Jennifer Wrightman