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ROSE recipients will be recognized at a special ceremony and dinner on Sunday, May 7, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield -- along with Cornerstone recipients, Teachers of the Year, Service Award honorees and retirees.
View the complete list of nominees and congratulatory photos below.
Congratulations to the 2023 ROSE Nominees!
The ROSE Award honors the best of Rockwood. Nearly 200 nominations were submitted with stories highlighting excellence of character, leadership, performance and extraordinary service to Rockwood. Teachers, nurses, secretaries, custodians, parents and community members cover just some of the people who were nominated.
The ROSE Selection Committee is now in the process of reviewing each nomination.
In early March, ROSE committee chairs will set out with balloons and roses to surprise 15 individuals with one of the district's greatest honors.
ROSE recipients will be recognized at a special ceremony and dinner on Sunday, May 7, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield -- along with Cornerstone recipients, Teachers of the Year, Service Award honorees and retirees.
View the complete list of nominees and congratulatory photos below.
Congratulations to the 2023 ROSE Nominees!
| Dr. David Arledge Assistant Principal, Eureka High |
Denice Flannigan Production Center Staff, Lafayette High |
Becky Kane SSD Teacher, Ellisville Elementary |
Andrea Peckham Library Assistant, Woerther Elementary |
| Jennifer Balog Teacher, Crestview Middle |
Jacklyn Floyd Supervisor of Mental and Emotional Health, Administrative Annex |
Lindsey Keirsey Teacher, Rockwood Summit High |
Debbie Powell Teacher, Eureka High |
| Carolyn Baremore Teacher, Eureka High |
Ashley Force PSO President, Ballwin Elementary |
Alli Keisker Teacher, Green Pines Elementary |
Renee Rachell Secretary, Pond Elementary |
| Monica Barnes Teacher, Pond Elementary |
Erica Forthaus PTO Vice President, Green Pines Elementary |
Emilee Kellermann Vocal Music Teacher Assistant, Geggie Elementary |
Mike Reynolds School Resource Officer, Selvidge Middle |
| Stacey Bates SSD Teacher, Crestview Middle |
Susan Getts Secretary, Woerther Elementary |
Arvie Kilongkilong Teacher, LaSalle Springs Middle |
Marian Robinson Teacher, Green Pines Elementary |
| Andrew Beckner Teacher, Ridge Meadows Elementary |
Karen Gibson Teacher, Stanton Elementary |
Lori Kitrel Teacher, LaSalle Springs Middle |
Dr. Theresa Rose Assistant Principal, Chesterfield Elementary |
| Thomas Beilmann Teacher, Eureka High |
Gail Goslee Classroom Assistant, Green Pines Elementary |
Steve Klawiter Teacher, Lafayette High |
Julia Russell SSD Paraprofessional, Uthoff Valley Elementary |
| Tanya Bergantz Teacher, Selvidge Middle |
Ashley Grace Teacher, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Dr. Mary Kleekamp Retired Principal/Community Member, Geggie Elementary |
Shannon Schaper School Resource Officer, Woerther Elementary |
| Dr. Lisa Bergfeld Teacher, Crestview Middle |
Erik Graham Resident/Community Member, Rockwood Summit High |
Erin Koch Assistant Principal, Wild Horse Elementary |
Brooke Schaub Teacher, Wild Horse Elementary |
| Pat Betty Secretary, Kehrs Mill Elementary |
Dori Grebas SSD Teacher, Rockwood South Middle |
Kimberly Kovash Teacher, Ballwin Elementary |
Rebecca Schuller Reading Specialist, Fairway Elementary |
| Monica Bizelli Teacher, Babler Elementary |
Lynn Gregory Head Custodian, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Elizabeth Kraemer Teacher, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Laura Seithel Resident/Community Member, Woerther Elementary |
| Susan Boden Teacher, Rockwood Summit High |
Kevin Griffin Teacher, Woerther Elementary |
Natasha Kramer Secretary, Administrative Center |
Brittany Sharitz Library Media Specialist, Marquette High |
| Traci Bolton Teacher, Lafayette High |
Elizabeth Grimshaw Teacher, Stanton Elementary |
Dr. Lorinda Krey Principal, Fairway Elementary |
Terence Small School Counselor, Lafayette High |
| Nancy Bonn-Winkler School Counselor, Center for Creative Learning |
Christine Guest Parent Volunteer, Rockwood Summit High |
Kathleen Larocco Co-Teacher, Early Childhood Center-Clarkson Valley |
Juli Smith Teacher, Crestview Middle |
| Emily Bowdern Teacher, Marquette High |
Jocelyn Halsey PTO Secretary, Ballwin Elementary |
Carla Leininger Teacher, LaSalle Springs Middle |
Molly Smith School Counselor, Eureka High |
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Sarah Bracken |
Jennifer Ham Teacher, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Suzanne Lesser Teacher, Center for Creative Learning |
Stacey Smyth Teacher, Wildwood Middle |
| Bill Branson Coordinator of Maintenance/Grounds, Facilities Services |
Dr. Daniel Hannon |
Barry Leuthauser Custodian, Ballwin Elementary |
Anna Speaker Registrar, Marquette High |
| Lindsey Brown SSD Teacher, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Jamie Haring School Counselor, Ballwin Elementary |
Ellen Lewis SSD Teacher, Uthoff Valley Elementary |
Dr. Christine Starnes Principal, Stanton Elementary |
| Brandi Buffington School Psychologist, Fairway Elementary |
Carrie Hauck Building Substitute Teacher, Woerther Elementary |
Alicia Lewis-Smith Teacher, Rockwood Valley Middle |
Dana St. John Reading Specialist, Eureka Elementary |
| Dawn Burger Secretary/Registrar, Ballwin Elementary |
Erin Hausmann Elementary Math Coach, Administrative Annex |
Kathleen Loesche Teacher, Pathways Learning Center |
Amy Steimel Adventure Club Facilitator, Ridge Meadows Elementary |
| Mario Cacioppo Assistant Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, Rockwood Summit High |
Tom Hawver PTO Co-President/Parent Volunteer, Pond Elementary |
Jason Long Teacher, Lafayette High |
Dr. Cassandra Suggs Principal, Wildwood Middle |
| Nancy Calarco Teacher, Bowles Elementary |
Meghan Hayes Teacher, Ridge Meadows Elementary |
Robin Lord |
Bryan Tenny Teacher, LaSalle Springs Middle |
| Gabriel Cervantes Teacher, Selvidge Middle |
Rachel Haywood |
Dr. Corinne Luczak Principal, Eureka Elementary |
Della Thompson Teacher, Marquette High |
| Dr. Dave Cobb Executive Director of Elementary Education, Administrative Center |
Christy Hefele Teacher, Selvidge Middle |
Mandy Madigan Secretary, Bowles Elementary |
Brenda Tinsley Coordinator of Benefits, Administrative Center |
| Madeline Coffin SSD Teacher, Woerther Elementary |
Dave Henson Teacher, Wildwood Middle |
Keri Maher SSD Teacher, Ridge Meadows Elementary |
Jessica Tomlinson SSD Resource Teacher, Geggie Elementary |
| Craig Dahlgren Parent/Community Member, Ballwin Elementary/Selvidge Middle/Marquette High |
Cindy Hirsch |
David Mathys Teacher, Ballwin Elementary |
Nicole Tucker SSD Resource Teacher, Pond Elementary |
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Patty Davis |
Mandy Hoevelmann Teacher, Blevins Elementary |
Sara Matthews Teacher, Early Childhood Center-Marquette |
Christi Vernon Teacher, Early Childhood Center-Eureka |
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Vincent Deblasi |
Raymond Holmes Library Media Specialist, Marquette High |
Melissa Mayali Substitute Teacher, Pond Elementary |
Mark Vogelpohl Custodian, Stanton Elementary |
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Tyrone Dennis |
Lori Hoover Substitute Teacher, Pond Elementary |
Emma McGuire Teacher, Green Pines Elementary |
Allyson Wagner Teacher, Blevins Elementary |
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Amy Denny |
Jeffrey Horstman Head Custodian, Wildwood Middle |
Shalini Mehta Classroom Assistant, Wild Horse Elementary |
Dr. Joshua Walz Principal, Woerther Elementary |
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Dr. Kimberly Dickens |
Greg Hrdlicka Teacher, Chesterfield Elementary |
Ann Mork |
Nicky Warner Teacher, Stanton Elementary |
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Amy Diekroeger |
Stefanie Hruby Teacher, Lafayette High |
Jennifer Mueller Teacher, Blevins Elementary |
Ron Weathers Custodian, Wildwood Middle |
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Robert Dunajcik |
Angie Hummel Library Assistant, Wildwood Middle |
James Norvell Child Nutrition Services Assistant, Lafayette High |
Karl Weinrich Coordinator of Web Services, Administrative Annex |
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Dr. Tracy Edwards |
Sally Huster Teacher, Crestview Middle |
Kathleen Norvell Vocal Music Teacher Assistant, Geggie Elementary |
Amy White Teacher, Lafayette High |
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Kristen Engle |
Lisa Jarvis Reading Specialist, Uthoff Valley Elementary |
Michelle O'Brien Secretary, Marquette High |
Aaron Wilken Principal, LaSalle Springs Middle |
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Stacey Evans |
Paul Jaycox Teacher, Lafayette High |
Meghan O'Donnell Teacher, Lafayette High |
Jessica Williams Gifted Specialist, Eureka High |
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Laura Fanaei |
Jessica Jennings School Counselor, Geggie Elementary |
Alesia (Paige) Oldenburg Nurse, Eureka Elementary |
Teresa Wurtz Library Assistant, Fairway Elementary |
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Jamie Fitzpatrick |
Cathy Jones |
Colin Overby Teacher, Babler Elementary |
Lisa Yerges Library Assistant, Kehrs Mill Elementary |
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Dr. Michelle Fitzsimmons |
Christina Jones Teacher, Wildwood Middle |
Lisa Pace Classroom Assistant, Kellison Elementary |
Jason Zenser Teacher, Crestview Middle |
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