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Employee of the Quarter Award honorees (from left) Micki Butler, Kristy DeFrance, and Heather Van Buren were nominated for going above and beyond throughout the Second Quarter of the school year.

Three Marshalltown CSD staff members were recognized for going above and beyond to serve students and support their peers in the Second Quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

Miller Middle School Counseling Office administrative assistant Micki Butler, Rogers Elementary Food Service staff member Kristy DeFrance, and Fisher Elementary nurse Heather Van Buren were awarded after being nominated by their peers.

Miller behavior interventionist Chad Spear and special education teacher Derek Wrage nominated Micki Butler for the award, saying “Teachers and students often come to [Butler] for answers and advice. She is able to foster positive relationships with all types of students, which is really appreciated since she is the first person someone sees when they come into the counseling office.”

At Rogers, Kristy DeFrance was nominated for being organized, efficient and friendly. Food Service Director Lynn Large said DeFrance “… has stepped up as a leader to work with different Food Service staff members. Kris approaches her work in a selfless way.”

Heather Van Buren was nominated by Fisher kindergarten teacher Lauren McKibben.

“Nurse Heather takes the time to get to know the students at Fisher Elementary,” McKibben said. “She is constantly on the go, assisting staff and students without failing to bring a positive attitude into the room.”

Congrats to all three of these outstanding Bobcat staff members!

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Pictured, from left: Miller Middle School Co-Principal Dave Glenn, District HR Director Dr. Nora Ryan, Miller Counseling Office administrative assistant Micki Butler, Miller Co-Principal Kristyn Kell, Miller behavior interventionist Chad Spear, and Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte recognize Butler as an Employee of the Quarter. Not pictured: special education teacher Derek Wrage, who joined Spear in nominating Butler.

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Rogers Elementary Food Service staff member Kristy DeFrance, second from right, is celebrated as an Employee of the Quarter honoree. She is joined by (from left) Dr. Schutte, Nutrition Supervisor Michelle Diers, and Food Service Director Lynn Large.

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Fisher Elementary nurse Heather Van Buren, second from right, is celebrated as an Employee of the Quarter. Also pictured, from left: Dr. Ryan, Fisher Principal Mark Lee, Fisher kindergarten teacher Lauren McKibben, and Dr. Schutte.