Crete-Monee 201-U held its annual new hire orientation from August 12 to 14. The three-day orientation started on Monday with breakfast and warm welcomes from district leadership, who emphasized the district's commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The icebreaker activity, a game of “Never Have I Ever,” sparked laughter from the group when a new hire shared a humorous story about being accidentally locked inside a mall after closing time.
The orientation aimed to provide new hires with essential tools and knowledge to kickstart their roles with confidence and clarity, including:
- Technology Set-Up and Training: New hires received guidance on configuring their devices, accessing the district’s network, and using key software.
- Mastering Google Suite: Instruction was provided on how to effectively use Google Drive, Google Classroom, and other vital tools, which are crucial for communication and collaboration within the district.
- Navigating Business Payroll: An introduction to the payroll platform was given, covering how to access pay stubs and update personal information.
- Department of Personnel & Culture overview: New hires were introduced to the team and learned about benefits, GCN training, time off policies, Red Rover, Rellevate, and PBIS.
- District tour: The first day concluded with a tour of the school campus, allowing new hires to visit all the schools.
The second and third days focused on training provided by the Office of Teaching & Learning, covering topics such as the student and parent handbook, Atlas, EL services, Special Education, professional development, ELIS, Paper Tutoring, assessment mentoring, and curriculum. It was a comprehensive three days of valuable information to help launch their careers.
Please welcome our new hires to the Crete-Monee family:
- Lizbeth Mejia, CMHS, Spanish Teacher
- Andria Pettigrew-Sprouse, CMHS, History Teacher
- Andrew Alexander, CMHS, Chemistry Teacher
- Dorian Mays, CMHS, CTE Broadcasting Teacher
- Ryan Zawacki, CMHS, Social Studies Teacher
- Kimberly Moore, CMHS, Special Education Teacher
- Andre Washington, CMHS, English Teacher
- Candice Johnson, CMHS, English Teacher
- Victoria Perez, CMHS, English Teacher
- Kurt Dombkowski, CMHS, Physics Teachers
- Ivy Wilcher, CMHS, Special Education Teacher
- Kyron Elam, CMHS, Bilingual Teacher
- Greg Youngblood, CMHS, Math Teacher
- Kesha Miree, Bridges, Math Teacher
- Karen Roorda, Bridges, Science Teacher
- Gary Gomez, Bridges, Social Studies Teacher
- Shania Jolly, Bridges, English Teacher (Alumni)
- Latisha Brady, CMMS, English Teacher
- Juilann Acevez, CMMS, Special Education Teacher
- Sylvia Loera, CMMS, ELL Teacher
- Michael Arndt, CMMS, Social Studies Teacher
- Arleen Chavez, CMMS, Spanish Teacher
- Elva Escobedo, CMMS, Spanish Teacher
- Shannon Haggerty, CMMS, Special Education Teacher
- Kenneth Hiemer, CMMS, Social Studies Teacher
- Kayla Hon, CMMS, Physical Education Teacher
- Carolyn Solava, CMMS, Design Tech Teacher
- Jason Steele, CMMS, Music Teacher
- William Driver, CMMS, Social Studies Teacher
- Dessa Plants, CMMS, Science Teacher
- Madelyne Bierman, CMMS, Design Tech Teacher
- Michelle Twardy, Early Learning Center, Blended Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Cassidy Seiter, Coretta Scott King Magnet, Special Education Multi-Needs Teacher
- Elizabeth Gebbia, Coretta Scott King Magnet, Special Education Multi-Needs Teacher
- Olivia Ochoa, Coretta Scott King Magnet, Third Grade Teacher
- Kailyn Kissee, Crete Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher (Alumni)
- Emma Damler, Crete Elementary, Third Grade Teacher
- Brenlin Maple-Montgomery, Monee Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher
- Emily Northam, Monee Elementary, First Grade Teacher
- Kaitlyn Murphy, Monee Elementary, First Grade Teacher (Alumni)
- Lauren Devore, Monee Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher
- Mallory Ancira, Monee Elementary, Special Education Teacher, Grades 2-4
- Ebony Libscomb, Monee Elementary, First Grade Teacher
- Rachel Lindemulder, Monee and Talala Elementary, Art Teacher
- Evan Adamon, Monee and Talala Elementary, Music Teacher
- Kristina Widerburg, Talala Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher
- Krista Catt, Talala Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher
- Tara Pugh, Talala Elementary, Fourth Grade Teacher (Alumni)
- Jennifer Smith, Coretta Scott King Magnet and Talala Elementary, Special Education Resource Teacher (Alumni)
- Angela Senow, Out-of-District, Speech Language Pathologist
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