GHAEA Voice

11.3    Todd Johnson 11.4    Amy Hoffman 11.5    Melanie Thomas 11.7    Dorene Driver 11.7    Regina Mieska 11.9    Cherry Hansen 11.9    Sallie Lund 11.10    Jennifer Foglesong 11.10    Sandra Burk 11.10    Tim Perrin 11.10    Todd Reznicek 11.11    Jennifer Bakkerud 11.11    Sarah Matulka 11.11    Sue Wagner 11.12    Nancy Lindgren 11.13    Sherry Huffman 11.13     Becky Zorn 11.14     Karen Wessel Heesse 11.14     Mary Korver 11.16     Vicki McGlade 11.16     Jennifer Pontefract 11.16     Susie Rensch 11.17     Ashley Denton 11.17     Denise Volker 11.18     Echo Pierce

Starting today, school administrators and teachers statewide are being invited to participate in the 2014-15 AEA/DE Customer Survey. This web-based survey provides an opportunity for educators to provide feedback regarding AEA services. It provides valuable data that will assist the AEA system in evaluating its services and continuing to meet the current and future needs of local schools. The survey opens today and runs through Nov. 25, 2015. For more information, contact David VanHorn . 

According to feedback from attendees, this year's 21st Century Learners' Conference, Oct. 2 in Creston and Oct. 9 in Tabor, was a success! More than 500 people attended the conference during the two days. Kudos to GHAEA staff who served as conference coordinators, planners or presenters: Maryann Angeroth, Carole Cherne, Judy Griffin,  Rebecca Hamilton.  Debbie Hayes,  Karen Hesse,  Lynn Hockenberry, Julia Hood,  Kristen Johnson,   Dennis LaMasters,  Darek Madejski,  Dakila Marcileno,  Cindy Menendez,  Stephanie Mikkelsen,   Seth Piro,   Patrick Rabbitt,   Andy Raczynski,   Tera Schechinger,   Patty Schliesman,   Jonathan Skarin,  Connie Terry,   Cindy Unger, David VanHorn,  Jessica Williar and J oe Woracek.

Jacob Lindgren, son of Mark and Nancy Lindgren (school psychologist, Red Oak), was crowned Homecoming King for Stanton High School on Sept.24. The crown bearer was Nolan Case, son of Dan and Cheryl Case (occupational therapist, Red Oak). Jacob will graduate next spring and Nolan is the class of 2028 .

Jenny Barnett , regional administrator, Peterson, is from Nebraska City, NE. She and husband, Todd, principal at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, have two sons:Conner, 14, and Nick, 13.  “I love helping others,” says Jenny. Along with gardening, she enjoys attending her sons’ football, basketball and baseball games. “I would love to win a trip to Hawaii. It looks amazing!” Her favorite movie is Forrest Gump and she enjoys all kinds of music, particularly Pharrell’s Happy .

Meghan Chapin (school psychologist, Atlantic) was united in marriage to Cole Wilson on Sept. 19 outside, in front of a little country chapel at Big Grove Village (east of Oakland, IA). "The weather was perfect and the whole experience was beautiful," Meghan said. "We drank champagne, played games, danced, and ate donuts to celebrate. It was truly the best day ever!" Sounds perfect, Meghan. Congratulations!    

Brookelyn Wahlert, daughter of Tina Wahlert (school improvement consultant, Atlantic) is among 11 Iowa high school students selected to serve on the inaugural Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council. SYABC has been established by the Iowa Communications Network specifically to engage students on a variety of broadband related topics. The students will meet with ICN's Ric Lumbard to discuss the importance of true high-speed broadband to the next generation. The advisory council will discuss technology issues including rural connectivity, wireless access, infrastructure and cyber security. Another student from our area, Zachary Mass, Treynor, was also selected to serve. 

Iowa Cookie Crumbs, part of Treat the Troops, delivers homemade cookies and treats to men and women serving overseas.  In addition to cookies, the group would like to provide 2016 calendars. Next time you stop by your grocery, auto parts or hardware store, and you see those free 2016 calendars, grab one more and send to Deb Zebill (Halverson), who in turn will get it to Iowa Cookie Crumbs.  To learn more, visit I owa Cookie Crumbs  or contact Deb at ext. 7290.

Interesting tidbit in the Fall issue of Blue (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) . . . At restaurants, request a high-top table near the entrance. Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Slim By Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life , found that diners order more salads and fish when seated at elevated tables, while they are more likely to order dessert when seated far from the front door. 

10.22.01   Eunice Bohanan 10.19.07   Angie Bramman 10.13.03   Cheryl Case 10.25.06   Billie Jo Clausen 10.14.98   Donna Dannar 10.06.71   Diana Dewaele 10.17.88   Michelle Hicks 10.05.92   Cynthia Juhl 10.22.92   Dariusz Madejski 10.11.04   Kim Madsen 10.22.07   Roxanne Matzen 10.01.02   Leslie McCaslin 10.19.12   Lea Ann Schnack 10.07.02   Jonathan Skarin

10.23    Jeri Fyock 10.30    Edie Goodwin 11.3   Todd Johnson 11.4   Amy Hoffman 11.5   Melanie Thomas 11.7   Dorene Driver 11.7   Regina Mieska 11.9   Cherry Hansen 11.9   Sallie Lund 11.10   Jennifer Foglesong 11.10   Sandra Burk 11.10   Tim Perrin 11.10   Todd Reznicek 11.11   Jennifer Bakkerud 11.11   Sarah Matulka 11.11   Sue Wagner 11.12   Nancy Lindgren 11.13   Sherry Huffman 11.13     Becky Zorn

A group of Iowans who make up the Council on Educator Development have spent the past two years studying teacher and administrator evaluation practices and professional development.  This document represents their preliminary recommendations . The council now needs feedback on these recommendations from Iowa’s education community, including superintendents, principals, teachers, AEA administrators and certified staff, and school board members.       This link will take you to an online survey , which includes instructions for submitting feedback: The survey will be open through  Nov. 30, 2015 . All survey feedback will remain anonymous.     Gathering input is critical not only to this process, it is required by law. The council was formed in 2013 in response to an education reform package adopted by Iowa lawmakers that same year. The legislation, House File 215, calls for a period of feedback beginning Oct. 1, 2015. Once the feedback is collected and analyzed, the council will use

A new documentary by  The Des Moines Register  follows two Iowa communities as they wrestle with the reality or possibility of losing a school. While filming, one of the districts -- Corwith-Wesley -- became the 4,316th to shutter in Iowa since 1950. The hour-long feature will air on Iowa Public Television, Oct 22 at 7 p.m.

Kacie Bryant , speech-language pathologist, Avoca, enjoys seeing kids make progress and master a skill. Her favorite pastimes are boating, vacationing, crafting, watching movies, reading and being outside. Her most memorable vacation was to Florida and her dream vacation would be to Australia. No doubt on either trip she would be listening to country music. Welcome Kacie! 

Connie Richardson (school improvement consultant, Red Oak) and daughter, Emilee, participated in the 2015 Race for the Cure in Des Moines on Oct. 3. "We are celebrating 16 years cancer-free for me," said Connie. "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember your monthly BSE (breast self exam) and annual mammogram. Emilee says there's even an app for that!" Congratulations Connie! 

Each performance when the Omaha Community Playhouse cast sings The Impossible Dream , the closing number in Man of La Mancha , Lori Lynn Ahrends gets teary eyed.      Lori Lynn (early childhood consultant, Peterson) plays Maria and a prisoner (photo) in this five-time Tony Award winning tale of hope and inspiration.      Why the tears? "T he message of the show is an emotional mixture of hope, redemption, and yet sadness, and the finale brings all those emotions together," says Lori Lynn. It was also her grandmother's favorite song.        Betsie Freeman of the Omaha World Herald describes the show as a "very musical musical — there’s lots of singing that advances the plot and background music when there are no voices. It’s almost like an opera. It takes the right kind of ensemble to meet its vocal demands. Director Hilary Adams has assembled a cast that not only meets the challenge, it conquers the music like Don Quixote slays his imaginary dragons."

Again this year, the Visiting Nurse Association will provide flu shots. GHAEA staff and family members can attend whichever location is most convenient. If you prefer the flu mist for you or your little ones, please notify Lori Kinyon so your preferred location can be sure to have a supply on hand. A list of acceptable insurances and the costs associated with those not insured, along with the necessary consent form, were sent in an email from  Lori Kinyon  on Sept. 15. Be sure to print and bring the consent form with you.  Oct. 9 , 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,  Avoca                             Oct. 13 , 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.,  Missouri Valley Oct. 13 , 3:15 to 4 p.m.,  Glenwood High School Oct. 14 , 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.,  Glenwood Northeast Elem . Oct. 14 , 3 to 4:30 p.m.,  Peterson Oct. 15 , 3 to 4 p.m.,  Halverson Center Oct. 20 , 3:30 to 4 p.m.,  Osceola Oct. 21 , 3 to 4 p.m.,  Creston Nov. 3 , 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.,  Atlantic Nov. 3 , 4 to 5 p.m.,  Red Oak

10.6     Carole Neary 10.7    Jessica O'Dell 10.9    Kristine Kelly 10.10    Kathleen Gearhart 10.11    Rebecca Hamilton 10.11    Lane Plugge 10.12    Emily Nelson 10.13    Patricia Schimmel 10.13    Amy Whipp 10.15     Cheryl Case 10.18    Terri Bush 10.18    Danelle Glidden 10.23    Jeri Fyock 10.30    Edie Goodwin