Rockwood Celebrates 2026 Cornerstone Award Recipients

On Nov. 13, the Cornerstone Awards patrol crisscrossed the district to honor this year’s 10 recipients of the Cornerstone Award.

The Cornerstone Award celebrates the outstanding support staff members who serve our students and staff every day. These 10 exceptional staff members were chosen by the Cornerstone Committee from a pool of more than 80 nominees from around the district. They will be honored at our annual ROSE Awards ceremony in the spring.

Congratulations to these employees, and thank you for the vital role you play in Rockwood! See their photos below, along with a quote from one of their nominators.

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Lisa Anselmo, administrative assistant, Wildwood Middle

"Lisa’s character is impeccable. She brings energy to her front-office squad and vision of upcoming events to drive us all forward with clarity. Her daily consistency, her readiness to help and her positive outlook are profound contributions that reflect good character, commitment and dedication."

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Andrew Cunningham, custodian, Administrative Annex

“It’s in his nature to always want to do the right thing. He cares about doing a good job, taking into consideration what’s best for the building and the people in it. He is honest and very trustworthy. If Andrew says he is going to do something, you can definitely count on him.”

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Fadi Khoukaz, custodian, Chesterfield Elementary

"Fadi Khoukaz is truly a humble man with the kindest heart at Chesterfield Elementary. He tirelessly serves our entire CES community with a gentle demeanor, a warm smile and an unmatched dedication to our students, staff and families."

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Bob Menz, bus driver, Uthoff Valley Elementary

"The students that ride his bus know that they are important. Bob not only learns their name but also their character traits and what makes them special. He has intentionally set the tone that his bus is a place of kindness, respect and safety where students know that ‘Mr. Bob’ cares for them in every way."

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Nancy Nethington, math assistant, Rockwood Summit High

"Nancy exemplifies the core values of the Rockwood School District through her unwavering dedication, compassion and commitment to student success. She consistently goes above and beyond her professional duties to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.” 

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Matt Schindler, career shadowing facilitator, Partners in Education

"Through his dedication to building community partnerships, he provides students with valuable firsthand insights into real-world career paths.”

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Chelsea Serocke, special education teacher, Stanton Elementary

"Chelsea is amazing at fostering relationships with students. Her room is a safe place for them, where they feel like they can be themselves. Students get excited when it’s time to work with her, and she’s always the first person they want to celebrate successes with."

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Ronda Skinner, administrative assistant, Rockwood Summit

"Mrs. Skinner truly represents what it means to serve others with kindness, leadership and dedication. Mrs. Skinner goes above and beyond to make every student feel seen, heard and valued. She always has an open door and a warm smile, no matter how busy she is."

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Anna Speaker, registrar, Marquette High

"Anna does everything with a smile and a sincere heart. Many new families enroll here at all times of the school year, and Anna is patient and kind, helping them through every step of the process."

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Jeanna Stark, paraprofessional, Crestview Middle

"Jeanna has found unique and creative methods for our students to blossom each at their own pace based on their abilities. She differentiates the lessons for each student in math, ELA, science and geography."