Employee of the Month

Our Certificated Employee of the Month for May is Allie Levine, District Nurse. Marcus Konantz, Director of Pupil Services, had these nice things to say about Allie:

"Allie is a quiet force behind so much of what keeps our students safe, supported, and able to access learning every day. She brings deep clinical expertise and a calm, grounded presence to some of the most complex situations we face as a school system, and she does it with humility and care. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Allis is the person colleagues know they can all go to when a situation is high-stakes or unclear. She listens carefully, asks the right questions, and helps teams find a path forward that is student-centered, sound in judgment, and workable for schools. She models professionalism, empathy, and collaboration in every interaction. "

Our Classified Employee of the Month for May is Alana Gurian, Health Tech at Brookside Elementary School. Allie Levine, District Nurse, had these nice things to say about Alana:

"I am honored to recognize Alana for her hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the students at Brookside. Alana is always the first to step up, whether it's offering to cover another health office, improving our health services forms, or identifying ways we can better support students. What sets her apart is that she doesn't just point out areas for improvement; she takes initiative and helps create the solutions. Her attention to detail and proactive approach truly make a difference. Even more importantly, the way Alana supports students with patience, kindness, and compassion does not go unnoticed."

Our Certificated Employee of the Month for February is Samantha Lavin, School Psychologist for Medea Creek and Oak Park High School. Marcus shared these kind words about Sami:

"Sami's work ethic is truly impressive. She manages a complex caseload with precision and efficiency, making sure no student falls through the cracks. Beyond her formal responsibilities, Sami consistently goes above and beyond. She is a strong advocate for our students, looking beyond the data to support the whole child and making sure every voice is heard and respected. She is a true professional whose dedication makes her an invaluable member of our school community."

Our Classified Employee of the Month for February is Rogelio Leal, our General Maintenance Worker. Maggie Bonilla, Rogelio's supervisor, said the following about Rogelio:

"He is sunshine with a tool belt. Each day, he strives to do everything he can to fix a problem or support a fellow team member. There is no work order he won't attempt to resolve. He steps in to help his team in any capacity needed and approaches every task with kindness and authenticity. Rogelio is truly an asset to our district".