HeartBeat - Summer Edition

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This message was sent by Angie Dugger (School Psychologist/AD). 

                         

                              Emily Donovan

Jen Gilmore

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Emily Donovan (School Social Worker/AD) and Jen Gilmore (School Social Worker/IN) on the Challenging Behavior & Autism Team. As a first-year school psychologist trained out-of-state, I knew very little of ABA principles and application within a school setting. After completing their "Survey of Applied Behavior Analysis Principles and Applications" three-part series, I have gained invaluable knowledge and practice in supporting some of our most vulnerable students. Their skills, patience and passion for student advocacy are inspiring. I've especially appreciated Emily's dedication to going above and beyond in supporting districts helping them to feel more confident in addressing behavioral concerns. Also, I've learned so much from her at our regional behavior consultation meetings and hands-on assessment experiences within the regional school setting. Coming from another state, I know these are all very unique training experiences not available to most practitioners, so I appreciate them that much more. I feel honored to have learned from these amazing behavior analysts/trainers! Thank you, Emily and Jen!! 

Happy Anniversary! 

Happy one-year Heartland AEA anniversary to our chief administrator, Jon Sheldahl! You made it! 



New Employees 
Jadie Boens (Director of Special Programs/YES)
Erin Hadley (Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate/YESS) 

Position Changes 
Shara Garner-Holderness to Regional Administrative Assistant (Shelter Care Program) from Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate 

Title Changes 
Tony Chiaramonte to Director of Human Resources from Human Resources Manager 

Births 
Congratulations to Jenny Padgett (School Psychologist/AD) and her husband, Jordan, on the birth of their daughter, Maya Ruth Padgett. Maya was born June 23 and weighed 7 lbs. 14.1 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.

August Birthdays

2 Bryce Carlton

2 Andrea Richmond

5 Christine Esser

5 Meghan Rupiper

5 Jeff S. Weinberg

5 Paige Wintz

7 Jennifer Etnyre

7 David Hammer

7 Keri Steele

8 Vicki DeMoss

9 Jen Gilmore

10 Cassie Frericks

10 Erin Sawyer

10 Jean Vesely

11 Kristi Allison

11 Candice Green

12 Mary Cabeen

12 Sadie Harbaugh

12 Jana Schneckloth

13 Teri Hazen

13 Hope Johnson

13 Molly Nugent

14 Patty Shelton

15 Bob Brown

15 Val Hubert

15 Angela O’Brien

15 Amy Pickering

17 Brenda Pierce

17 Rhonda Weiss

18 Cyndi Ballard

18 Kris Larsen

21 Brooke Hamann

21 Shannon Harken

21 Linda McAtee

21 Nicole Patton

22 Sheri Haupert

22 Kim Pickett

23 Lisa Lumbard

24 Jessica Pottebaum

24 Jenny Sumner

25 Vicki Sanders

26 Faye Allen

26 Stephaney Jones-Vo

26 Carrie Van Zanten

27 Paige Amundson

27 Jerica Ballard

27 Tim Blakeslee

27 Sandy Darveau

27 Stacey Warren

27 Linda Wegner

28 Trisha Conner

28 Kristin Orton

28 Judy Sofen

29 Mary Heaberlin

29 Robin Heuser

30 Amy Ramsey

30 Lesley Stucker

30 Kurt Subra

August Birthdays

2    Bryce Carlton
2    Andrea Richmond
5    Christine Esser
5    Meghan Rupiper
5    Jeff Weinberg
5    Paige Wintz
7    Jennifer Etnyre
7    David Hammer
7    Keri Steele
8    Vickie DeMoss
9    Jennifer Gilmore
10    Erin Sawyer
10    Jean Vesely
11    Kristi Allison
11    Candice Green
12    Mary Cabeen
12    Sedona Loy
12    Jana Schneckloth
13    Teri Hazen
13    Hope Johnson
13    Molly Nugent
14    Brenda Fisher
14    Patty Shelton
15    Bob Brown
15    Valerie Hubert
15    Angela O’Brien
15    Amy Pickering
17    Emily Harris
17    Brenda Pierce
17    Rhonda Weiss
18    Cindi Ballard
18    Kris Larsen
18    Jennifer Riedemann
21    Brooke Hamann
21    Shannon Harken
21    Linda McAtee
21    Nicole Patton
22    Sheri Haupert
22    Kim Pickett
23    Lisa Lumbard
24    Jessica Pottebaum
24    Jenny Sumner
25    Vicki Sanders
26    Faye Allen
26    Stephaney Jones-Vo
26    Carrie Van Zanten
27    Paige Amundson
27    Tim Blakeslee
27    Sandy Darveau
27    Stacey Warren
27    Linda Wegner
28    Rachel Allen-McHugh
28    Kristin Orton
28    Judy Sofen
29    Mary Heaberlin
29    Robin Heuser
30    Amy Ramsey
30    Lesley Stucker
30    Kurt Subra

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Star Staff 
This message was sent by Chris Pierson (Regional Director/NE). 

A shout out to Greg Wilcox (Technology Support Specialist/JO) who spent an hour on Zoom with an employee to recover a corrupt Microsoft Word file. This saved the employee from redoing hours of research. 

New Employees 
Paul Cahill (Substitute Van Driver/JO) 

Office Changes 
Kristen Bloch to AM from JO 
Corrine Breitsprecker to RS from JO 
Shari Butler to AD from AM 
Gwen Fecht to JO from KN 
Laura Howell to YESS from RS 
Kyle Kehrberg to JO from AD 
Jenny Merk to JO from NE 
Lauren Nelson to IN from NE 
Ashley Panno to JO from NE 
Jessica Stumme to AD from IN 
Annalise Vandehaar to JO from NE 
Danielle Wanninger to JO from CA 
Carly Weber to AD from GC 
Paige Wintz to AD from JO 

Rehired Retirees 
Janice McMurry (Substitute Receptionist/JO) 

Births 
Congratulations to Susan Schrader (Director of Resources & Library Services/JO) on the birth of her first grandchild, August Hernandez Buck. August was born July 19 to parents Laura (Schrader) and Josh Buck. 

Congratulations to Julia Thompson (Special Education Consultant/GC) on the birth of her grandson, Camden Douglas Klejch. Camden was born July 1 and weighed 9 lbs. 1.5 oz. and was 21 inches long. His parents are Casie (Thompson) and Jason Klejch of Creston.

Birthdays 
August 
2  Bryce Carlton 
2  Andrea Richmond 
3  Gwen Fecht 
5  Christine Esser 
5  Meghan Rupiper 
5  Paige Wintz 
7  Jennifer Etnyre 
7  David Hammer 
7  Keri Steele 
8  Vickie DeMoss 
9  Jennifer Gilmore 
10  Jean Vesely 
11  Kristi Allison 
11  Candice Green 
11  Thanh Le 
12  Mary Cabeen 
12  Sedona Loy 
12  Jana Schneckloth 
13  Teri Hazen 
13  Hope Johnson 
13  Jessica Williams 
14  Brenda Fisher 
14  Patty Shelton 
15  Bob Brown 
15  Valerie Hubert 
15  Carol Kuhn 
15  Amy Pickering 
17  Brenda Pierce 
17  Rhonda Weiss 
18  Cindi Ballard 
18  Kris Larsen 
18  Jennifer Riedemann 
21  Brooke Hamann 
21  Shannon Harken 
21  Linda McAtee 
21  Nicole Patton 
22  Sheri Haupert 
22  Kim Pickett 
23  Lisa Lumbard 
24  Jessica Pottebaum 
24  Jenny Sumner 
25  Vicki Sanders 
26  Faye Allen 
26  Stephaney Jones-Vo 
26  Carrie Van Zanten 
27  Tim Blakeslee 
27  Sandy Darveau 
27  Stacey Warren 
27  Linda Wegner 
28  Rachel Allen-McHugh 
28  Kristin Orton 
28  Judy Sofen 
29  Mary Heaberlin 
29  Robin Heuser 
30  Lesley Stucker 
30  Kurt Subra 

September 
1  Megan Schultz 
1  Megan Weaver 
2  Shelley Payne 
2  Caleb Wiegmann 
4  Jennifer Burns 
4  Audrey Walker 
5  Kristen Bloch 
5  Shannon Jensen 
6  Charlie Johnson 
8  Courtney Thomas

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New Employees 
Christine Josephson (Substitute Shelter Care Teacher/PCDC) 
Brent Smith (Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate/YESS) 

Position Changes 
Courtney Thomas to Accounting Specialist from Accounting Technician 

Births 
Congratulations to Jamie Punke (School Psychologist/KN) on her husband, James, on the birth of their son, Nathan David Punke. Nathan was born June 19 and weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Congratulations to Emily Adickes (Graphic Designer/JO) and her husband on the birth of their son, Ryan William Adickes. Ryan was born June 13 and weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 inches long. 

Congratulations to Rebecca Carver (School Psychologist/IN) and her husband, Dan, on the birth of their son, Benjamin Ulysses Carver. Benjamin was born June 11 and weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Roy, 2. 

Congratulations to Janet Steinkamp (Regional Administrative Assistant/CA) on the birth of her granddaughter, Lauren Ann Kavanaugh. Lauren was born June 1 and weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by parents Andy and Lindsay Kavanaugh and big brother James, 3.

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Name Changes 
Misty Nay from Misty Baker 
Kathryn Ward from Kathryn Mehlbrech 

New Employees 
Michael Boneshefski (School Psychologist/JO) 
Jennifer Burns (Reading Recovery Teacher Leader/JO) 
Shari Butler (Special Education Consultant/AM) 
John Butz (Curriculum Consultant-Mathematics/IN) 
Melissa Emanoil (Instructional Coach/JO) 
Kristine Engler (Audiometrist/IN) 
Gwen Fecht (School Psychologist) 
Tracy Gappa (School Psychologist/IN) 
Brenda Gerdes (School Social Worker) 
Rachael Gettes (Speech-Language Pathologist/GC) 
Alex Glade (Instructional Technology Consultant/AD) 
Janet Eichenberger Hiatt (ESL/Diversity Consultant/JO) 
Brooke Hamann (Hearing Teacher Assistant/JO) 
Victoria Heisterkamp (Speech-Language Pathologist/AM) 
Rebekah Hereth (School Psychologist/AD) 
Jessica Ihrke (Special Education Consultant/AD) 
Rachel Jones (School Psychologist/AD) 
Jodee Jorgenson (Special Education Consultant/NE) 
Kimberly Kennedy (Physical Therapist/AM) 
Judson Kuffel (School Psychologist/AM) 
Terra Kurovski (Speech-Language Pathologist/NE) 
Erica Lea (Instructional Technology Consultant) 
Jenny Merk (School Psychologist/NE) 
Kristyn Nobiling (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/AM) 
Ashley Panno (Speech-Language Pathologist/NE) 
Jennifer Pearson (Speech-Language Pathologist/JO) 
Jane Peterson (Speech-Language Pathologist/KN) 
Angela Platner (Special Education Consultant/JO) 
Cari Poock (Special Education Consultant/NE) 
Diane Royer (Curriculum Consultant-Mathematics/GC) 
Kari Shane (School Psychologist/JO) 
Kelly Sigler (Curriculum Consultant-Reading/CA) 
Jessica Stumme (School Psychologist/IN) 
Janelle Thompson (Curriculum Consultant-Reading) 
Erica Thorson (Speech-Language Pathologist/AM) 
Zachary Toben (Computer Software Engineer/JO) 
Shalee Torrence (School Social Worker/IN) 
Megan Tucker (Speech-Language Pathologist/AM) 
Ethan Van Norman (School Psychologist/AD) 
Annalise VandeHaar (School Psychologist/NE) 
Kelli Waldorf (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/JO) 
Audrey Walker (Speech-Language Pathologist/GC) 
Danielle Wanninger (Speech-Language Pathologist/CA) 
Stacey Warren (School Social Worker/JO) 
Tracy Weber (Itinerant Teacher/Hearing) 
Caleb Wiegmann (Speech-Language Pathologist/CA) 
Paige Wintz (School Psychologist/JO) 
Tyler Youngers (Instructional Technology Consultant) 

Office Changes 
Kathryn Bohlender to IN from AD 
Sheri Haupert to AD from GC 
Nicole Patton to JO from NE 
Anne-Michelle Pedersen to JO from AD 

Position Changes 
Laura Howell to Shelter Care Teacher from Shelter Care Teacher Associate 

Births
Congratulations to Claire Sowder (Communications Specialist/JO) and her husband, Eddie, on the birth of their first child, son Charles Edward Sowder. Charles was born July 25 and weighed 7 lbs and was 18 3/4 inches long. 

HeartBeat will return in September!

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Conference For One of Iowa’s Fastest Growing Student Populations 
Our own Stephaney Jones-Vo (ESL/Diversity Consultant/JO) was featured in this WHO TV Channel 13 news piece about the annual Our Kids Summer Institute! This professional development opportunity for educators around the state just finished its 10th year and introduces educators to strategies to use to help English Language Learners in the classroom. 

Secondary Transition Topic of Two-Day Workshop for Educators 

A two-day workshop aimed at improving outcomes for high school students with disabilities was held June 23 & 24 at Heartland AEA’s Johnston Regional Education Center and attended by 100 teachers and AEA staff members. 

The workshop, titled “Improving the 4 ‘G’ Transition Network for Students with IEPs - Growth, Gap, Graduation and Gateways,” tied specifically to Heartland AEA’s agency-wide goals of increasing learning growth for students, decreasing the gap in achievement, increasing graduation rates and increasing gateways to post-secondary success. 

The event provided tools and resources for parents, teachers and AEA staff to draw on when assisting high school students with disabilities in planning for living, learning and working after high school. 

“This is the fifth year we have provided this learning opportunity, and we’re happy to see it continue to grow each year,” Sue Severson (Special Education Consultant/JO) said. “This year we had 100 participants, and it’s exciting to see so many educators willing to make a difference for all students.” Severson, along with Julie McGinnis (Special Education Consultant/IN) planned the workshop. 

Highlights of Day 1 of the workshop included a panel discussion about preparing students for life after high school and a session about the University of Iowa’s REACH program. Panel participants were (pictured in the photo above, left to right) Matt Heldenbrand, Windsor Heights Hy-Vee; Angela Oberlander, former Search client now working at the Windsor Heights Hy-Vee; Sally Pederson, former Iowa Lt. Governor, board chair of the University of Iowa REACH program and mother of an adult son with autism; Marsha Burright, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services; and Pamela Ries, University of Iowa REACH program. 

The University of Iowa’s REACH program is a two-year, transition certificate program for students with disabilities. UI REACH provides a campus experience to empower young adults to become independent, engaged members of the community. Students experience courses, campus life and career preparation to assist them in reaching their full potential. 

Day 2 included information about 504 accommodation plans, social skills and a presentation from Des Moines Area Community College about its Career Academies. 

Participants reported positive experiences and were thankful to leave the workshop armed with resources to use with students and families. 

“It is nice to attend a conference where the content is applicable and can be taken back to the classroom and applied to students and teaching methods,” Hillary Faber, Waukee special education teacher, said. 

“Being able to hear and learn about resources and materials from a variety of people and agencies builds connections and allows us to work with and serve students to help them be successful adults in the community,” Karen Junko (Special Education Consultant/KN) said. 

“It has been a wonderful opportunity to get updated information on various resources to share with families,” Maureen Scheltzbaum (Parent Coordinator/IN) said. 

Reminder: Who’s Ready For Some I-Cubs Baseball? 

How about a night at an Iowa Cubs game with your family and some of your Heartland AEA co-workers? The Culture Committee is taking ticket orders for the Thursday, July 24 Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans Zephyrs game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Grandstand tickets are $6.00 if at least 25 people are interested in attending. If this sounds like fun to you, contact Katie Streff (Human Resources Assistant/JO) at kstreff@heartlandaea.org or ext. 14614 by July 10. If we can get enough people interested, we will notify you where to send your ticket money. Friends and family of staff members are welcome be a part of the reduced-price group as well. Go I-Cubs!

New Employees 
Carol McDaniel (Central Office Administrative Assistant/JO) 
Diana Reed (Creative Services Production Assistant/JO) 

Office Changes 
Shelby Coleman to Adel from Guthrie Center 
Tamara Dickey-Naylor to Guthrie Center from Carroll 
Karen Nelson to Johnston from Adel 
Jenna Pankow to Indianola from Knoxville 
Camie Walker to Adel from Johnston 

Position Changes 
Marisa Dahl to Instructional Technology Consultant from Instructional Coach 
Cheryl Graham to Shelter Care Consultant from Shelter Care Teacher 
Denise Krefting to Instructional Designer/AEA PD Online from Instructional Technology Consultant 
Kristin Orton to Instructional Coach from School Psychologist 
Lindsey Turner to Receptionist from Central Office Administrative Assistant 
Stacy Volmer to Regional Director from School Psychologist 
Camie Walker to Early ACCESS Family Support Coordinator from School Social Worker 
Nikki Wells to Instructional Coach from School Psychologist 

Title Changes 
Aaron Cook to Multimedia Specialist from Video/Multimedia Technology Support Specialist 
Judy Cleveland to Technology Support and Inventory Control Specialist from Technology Support Specialist 
Tuan Dao to Senior Network Administrator from Network Administrator 
Julie Sypersma to Senior Technology Training Specialist from Professional Learning & Leadership Technology Support

Thank Yous 
Thank you very much for your kind words, cards and prayers at the time of my mother’s death. They were all very much appreciated. Thanks again for being such kind and thoughtful co-workers. 

Pat Latham (ESL/Diversity Consultant/AD)

September Birthdays

Birthdays will resume in HeartBeat on Sept. 6 

1     Megan Stroud 
1     Megan Weaver 
2     Shelley Payne 
3     Suzanne Howard 
5     Kristen Bloch 
5     Shannon Jensen 
6     Charlie Johnson 
8     Courtney McCormick 
9     Kathy Cole 
9     Jessica Dempsey

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New Employees 
Kimberly Alex (School Psychologist) 
Sean Austin (School Psychologist)  
Melanie Bandow (Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/AM) 
Sarah Banks (School Psychologist) 
Misty Baker (Special Education Consultant) 
Kathryn Bohlender (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Lisa Brickman (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/AD) 
Andrea Brouwer (Special Education Consultant) 
Ronell Carr (Speech-Language Pathologist/JO) 
Shelby Coleman (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Marisa Dahl (Instructional Coach/JO) 
Ashley Davis (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Nicole DiTomaso (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/JO) 
Amy Endle (School Psychologist) 
Jon Flynn (School Psychologist/KN) 
Angelene Fouch (Audiometrist/IN) 
Betsy Garlich (School Social Worker/AD) 
Cody Gion (School Psychologist) 
Cindy Greteman (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/GC) 
Carly Hammes (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Tyler Higgs (School Psychologist) 
Sara Hopkins (School Social Worker/KN) 
Steven Hopper (Instructional Technology Consultant) 
Kayla Jiskoot (Speech-Language Pathologist/KN) 
Karen Jones-Treinen (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/JO) 
Amanda Juhl (Itinerant Teacher/Hearing/GC) 
Robin Koskovich (Instructional Coach/AD) 
Carlene Lodermeier (Instructional Coach/AM) 
Sedona Loy (School Psychologist) 
Kathryn Mehlbrech (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Cheryl Merical (Special Education Consultant) 
Lisa Messelheiser (Special Education Consultant/JO) 
Kristin Micek (School Psychologist) 
Madeleine Moody (School Psychologist) 
Jill Neas (Special Education Consultant/AD) 
Lauren Nelson (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Karen Nelson (Speech-Language Pathologist) 
Nicole Patton (Instructional Coach/NE) 
Samantha Perry (Regional Administrative Assistant/AM) 
Jessica Renoux (Audiologist/IN) 
Deb Smith (Shelter Care Educational Program Teacher/PCDC) 
Dana Tiffany (School Psychologist) 
Becky Tigges (Special Education Consultant/AD) 
Linda True (Audiologist/JO) 
Deb Vail (Instructional Technology Consultant/JO) 
Jeanne Weidner (School Psychologist) 
Kyra Wilcox-Conley (Assessment Consultant/AD) 
Travis Wilkins (Instructional Technology Consultant) 
Jessica Williams (Audiologist) 

Office Changes 
Abigail Goldenstein from KN to IN 

Position Changes 
Katie Streff to Human Resources Assistant from Central Office Administrative Assistant 
Jim Verlengia to Director of Leadership Supports from Regional Director 

Rehired Retirees 
Phillip Swift (Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist/JO) 

Star Staff 
Vincent Named to New Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation 

Last week the Iowa Department of Education announced the 20 Iowans who will serve on a state commission that will play a key role in implementing the statewide Teacher Leadership and Compensation System, a significant part of the new education reform law adopted by the Iowa Legislature. Heartland AEA chief administrator Paula Vincent is representing Iowa’s AEAs on this new commission. 

School districts that pursue state funding for a local teacher leadership system will submit plans to the Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation. Commission members will evaluate plans and make recommendations on approval to the Iowa Department of Education. 

The goal of the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System is to help schools raise student achievement by strengthening classroom instruction. The system allows effective teachers to pursue leadership opportunities for additional pay, attracts promising new teachers with competitive starting salaries and more support, and fosters greater collaboration for all teachers to learn from each other. 

The Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation represents a cross-section of education stakeholders, including teachers, education associations, parents and business leaders. Members were appointed by the Iowa State Education Association, School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association of School Boards, the Area Education Agencies and the Iowa Department of Education. 

Board Member Borgen Honored in 2013 “Women of Influence” 

Margaret Borgen, a member of the Heartland AEA board of directors, has been named an honoree of the Des Moines Business Record’s 2013 “Women of Influence.” The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference in their communities. 

As the Business Record says, “They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards, and they’ve blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.” 

Margaret has been a member of the Agency’s board of directors since 2007, and she has also served on the Des Moines Public Schools’ board of education for nine years and the Iowa Association of School Boards’ board of directors. In previous years, she was the president of the Des Moines Council of PTAs and the Iowa PTA and was vice president of the National PTA. Margaret is a former middle school and high school teacher and was the director of an alternative high school. 

How About Joining Your Co-Workers For a Night at the Ballpark? 

How about a night at an Iowa Cubs game with your family and some of your Heartland AEA co-workers? 

The Culture Committee is taking ticket orders for the August 23 Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis Redbirds game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. with fireworks after the game! Grandstand tickets are $6.00 if at least 25 people are interested in attending. 

If this sounds like fun to you, contact Brianne Magel, Library Clerk, at bmagel@heartlandaea.org or ext. 14436 or Tony Chiaramonte, Human Resources Manager, at tchiaramonte@heartlandaea.org or ext. 14534 by August 9. If we can get enough people interested, we will notify you where to send your ticket money. Friends and family of staff members are welcome be a part of the reduced-price group as well. Go I-Cubs! 

Births 
Congratulations go out to Danielle Harpenau (Speech-Language Pathologist/AD) on the birth of her son, Hayden Michael. Hayden was born July 7 and weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 inches long. 

August Birthdays 
2 Bryce Chidester 
2 Marilyn Goertel-Breen 
2 Andrea Richmond 
4 Linda Moehring 
5 Christine Esser 
5 Meghan Rupiper 
6 Diane Niederhauser 
7 Jennifer Etnyre 
7 Keri Steele 
8 Vicki DeMoss 
9 Jennifer Gilmore 
10 Jean Vesely 
11 Kristi Allison 
11 Candice Green 
11 Thanh Le 
12 Mary Cabeen 
12 Martea Engelson 
12 Sedona Loy 
12 Jana Schneckloth 
13 Teri Hazen 
13 Hope Johnson 
13 Jessica Williams 
14 Brenda Fisher 
14 Carla Grasty 
14 Patty Shelton 
15 Bob Brown 
15 Valerie Hubert 
15 Carol Kuhn 
15 Amy Pickering 
17 Brenda Pierce 
17 Rhonda Weiss 
18 Cindi Ballard 
18 Kris Larsen 
18 Jennifer Riedemann 
21 Shannon Harken 
21 Linda McAtee 
21 Nicole Patton 
22 Sheri Haupert 
23 Lisa Lumbard 
24 Jessica Pottebaum 
24 Jennifer Sumner 
25 Vicki Sanders 
26 Faye Allen 
26 Kathy Clubb 
26 Stephaney Jones-Vo 
27 Tim Blakeslee 
27 Sandy Darveau 
27 Linda Wegner 
28 Rachel Allen-McHugh 
28 Kristin Orton 
28 Judy Sofen 
29 Mary Heaberlin 
29 Robin Heuser 
30 Lesley Stucker 
30 Kurt Subra

Staff Space

New Employees 
Angie Calhoun (Regional Director/AD) 
Mark Crady (Regional Director/AM) 
Kathie Danielson (Regional Director/JO) 

Position Changes 
Tony Chiaramonte to Human Resources Manager from Human Resources Generalist 
Misty Christensen to Regional Director/Assistant Director of Special Education from Regional Director 
Steve Iverson to Director of Shelter Care Educational Program/Licensure from Shelter Care Educational Program Administrator/Regional Director 
Sheila King to Executive Director of System Support from Executive Director of Instructional Services 
Wendy Robinson to Director of Instructional Services from Regional Director 
Keri Steele to Regional Director/Assistant Director of Special Education from Regional Director 

Title Changes 
Sara Becker to Computer Software Engineer from Information Systems Technical Support Specialist 
Rod Howell to Information Systems Manager from Data Processing Operations Manager 
Doug Schuster to Systems Analyst from Systems Analyst/Programmer 
Cindy Yelick to Executive Director of Learning & Leadership from Executive Director of Instructional Services

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New Employees
Sean Boyle (Computer Software Engineer/JO)
Erica Olson (Substitute Shelter Care Teacher Associate/PCDC)
Carolyn Uhlenhake Walker (Substitute Shelter Care Educational Program Teacher Associate/PCDC)
Lance Wilhelm (Director of Technology/JO)

Title Changes
Manda DiDonato to Substitute Shelter Care Teacher/Teacher Associate from Shelter Care Teacher
Nikki Skaar to Substitute School Psychologist from School Psychologist

August Birthdays
1 Kim Thuente
2 Bryce Chidester
2 Marilyn Goertel-Breen
2 Andrea Richmond
4 Linda Moehring
5 Christine Esser
5 Diane Niederhauser
7 Jennifer Etnyre
8 Vicki Demoss
10 Jean Vesely
11 Kristi Allison
11 Candice Gravett
11 Thanh Le
12 Mary Cabeen
12 Martea Engelson
13 Teri Hazen
13 Hope Johnson
14 Brenda Fisher
14 Carla Grasty
14 Patty Shelton
15 Bob Brown
15 Carol Kuhn
15 Amy Pickering
17 Brenda Pierce
17 Rhonda Weiss
18 Cindi Ballard
18 Kris Larsen
18 Jennifer Riedemann
21 Shannon Harken
21 Linda McAtee
22 Sheri Haupert
22 Liz Uhl
23 Lisa Lumbard
24 Jessica Pottebaum
24 Jennifer Sumner
25 Vicki Sanders
25 Anita Westerhaus
26 Faye Allen
26 Kathy Clubb
26 Stephaney Jones-Vo
27 Tim Blakeslee
27 Sandy Darveau
27 Linda Wegner
28 Judy Kovacs
28 Kristin Orton
28 Kristin Tierney
29 Mary Heaberlin
29 Robin Heuser
30 Lesley Stucker
31 Christine Gaukel
31 Sharon Kurns

Staff changes, birthdays and more will return to HeartBeat when it resumes publication on the first Friday in September! Send your submissions to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us.