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This month's Dragon Core Value
Open & Honest Communication

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign to increase public understanding and support of our schools. The campaign crosses all communication platforms to include publications, web pages, videos, advertisements and more. An exciting feature of this campaign is an employee appreciation project to recognize Dragon employees.

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Week 18
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - May 1-9, 2008

Week 17
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - April 28-30, 2008

Week 16
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - April 21-25, 2008

Week 15
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - April 14-18, 2008

Week 14
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - April 7-11, 2008

Week 13
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - April 1-4, 2008

Week 12
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - March 22-31, 2008

Week 10-11
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - March 10-21, 2008

Week 9
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - March 3-7, 2008

Week 8
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - February 25-29, 2008

Week 7
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - February 18-22, 2008

Week 6
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - February 11-15, 2008

Week 5
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - February 1-8, 2008

Week 4
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - January 28-31, 2008

Week 3
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - January 21-25, 2008

Week 2
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - January 14-18, 2008

Week 1
Nominees & Gift Card Winner - January 7-11, 2008

True To The Core Advertisement

True To The Core Video

Read the information below and then consider nominating a Carroll ISD Employee for the True To The Core recognition program.

For years we’ve wanted to find a way to communicate what it means to be a Carroll Dragon. And now we have!

The Carroll ISD School Board has adopted core values that truly exemplify our mission to educate the children of this community. These values are excellence, relationships, character and integrity, innovation and open and honest communication. And now, you can be a part of honoring one of our Dragons.

Submitting Employee Nominations

To kick off the new year, CISD will allow students, parents, citizens and employees to participate in a recognition program called True To The Core. Each month, the district will highlight a particular core value and will accept nominations to recognize existing CISD employees who display that core value on the job. Nominations can be submitted via email or by visiting the True To The Core link on the CISD website.

Each nominee will be recognized in the weekly electronic newsletter and from those names, a weekly drawing will be held. The winner will receive a $100 gift card, compliments of the We Care employee appreciation program. Prizes will be purchased using We Care sponsor donations and could come in the form of restaurant certificates, gas cards, retail shopping cards, etc.

Anyone can nominate a current CISD employee as part of the True To The Core program. Employees are eligible to be nominated more than once but not by the same individual, increasing their chance to win the weekly drawings. Names will be drawn randomly each Friday at central office and announced in the following week’s electronic newsletter. At the end of each month, all names will be removed and the process starts over with the next core value.

The schedule of core values is provided below:

January - Excellence
February - Relationships
March - Character & Integrity
April - Innovation
May - Open & Honest Communication

Nomination Requirements:

Nominations must include the following:

Name of the person submitting the nomination and a contact email address or phone number.
Name of the person being nominated and his/her campus or position.
Brief description of the reason you are nominating this individual (100 words or less).

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This month's Dragon Core Value - Open & Honest Communication

Week 18 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of May, Carroll ISD is accepting nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Open & Honest Communication."

The May 1-9, 2008 Nominees for "Open & Honest Communication” include:

Sunshine Olson - Special Services Department
Christine Taylor - Rockenbaugh Elementary
Brenda Nesbitt - Johnson Elementary (two nominations)
Donna Feuchter - Durham Elementary
Ellen Zock - Johnson Elementary
Joe Fauatea - Transportation Department
Judi Reinert - Rockenbaugh Elementary

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

RES Librarian Wins $100 Shell Gift Card

Congratulations to Judi Reinert, the librarian at Rockenbaugh Elementary School. She's the week 18 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Open & Honest Communication, she wins a $100 Shell gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by employee LeAnn Starks.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

Week 17 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of April, Carroll ISD accepted nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Innovation."

The April 28-30, 2008 Nominees for “Innovation” include:

Linda Woessner - Carroll Senior High School
Joey Giacomarro - Technology Department
Karen Wall - Technology Department
Bonnie Hewett - Technology Department
Scott Bailey - Technology Department
Janet Blackwell - Instructional Services Department
Sandra Ruiz - Rockenbaugh Elementary

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. As of May 1, CISD is now accepting nominations for the Dragon core value of "Open & Honest Communication." Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

Old Union Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Suzanne Johnson, a first grade teacher at Old Union Elementary School. She's the week 17 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Innovation, she wins a $100 gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by the OUES first grade team.

Week 16 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of April, Carroll ISD accepted nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Innovation."

The April 21-25, 2008 Nominees for “Innovation” include:

Wendy Barnes - Durham Elementary School
Malathi Ramesh - Durham Intermediate School
Pam Randall - Carroll High School
Lucy Drenka - Eubanks Intermediate School
Jan Morgan - Instructional Services
Debbie Ryno - Carroll High School
Suzanne Johnson - Old Union Elementary School
Carol DeVinny - Dawson Middle School

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. As of May 1, CISD is accepting nominations for the Dragon core value of "Open & Honest Communication." Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

DMS Language Arts Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Tracy Altman, a language arts teacher at Dawson Middle School. She's the week 16 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Innovation, she wins a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by student Christina DeVincenzo.

Week 15 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of April, Carroll ISD is accepting nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Innovation."

The April 14-18, 2008 Nominees for “Innovation” include:

Carla Pack - Durham Elementary School
Stacy Carey - Physical Therapist
Debra Heath - Durham Elementary School
Bill Griffith - Carroll High School
Mary Grice - Old Union Elementary School
Jessi Hollums - Carroll Middle School
Michele Freeman - Rockenbaugh Elementary School

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. Beginning May 1, CISD will accept nominations for the Dragon core value of "Open & Honest Communication." Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

DIS Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Linda Hallford, a math teacher at Durham Intermediate School. She's the week 15 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Innovation, she wins a $100 Cheesecake Factory gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by parent Maureen Cramer.

Week 14 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of April, Carroll ISD is accepting nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Innovation."

The April 7-11, 2008 Nominees for “Innovation” include:

Beverly Gill - Carroll Elementary
Polly Patterson - Johnson Elementary
Patty Christensen - Durham Intermediate
Marie Okerson - Dawson Middle
Ellen Bruder - Rockenbaugh Elementary
Amy Kaspar - Carroll Middle
Tracy Altman - Dawson Middle
Carie Ordonez - Dawson Middle

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. On April 1, CISD began accepting nominations for the Dragon core value of "Innovation." Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

DES Quest Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Judy Leddy, a Quest teacher at Durham Elementary School. She's the week 14 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Innovation, she wins a $100 Visa gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by staff member Anne Rozell.

Week 13 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of April, Carroll ISD is accepting nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Innovation."

The April 1-4, 2008 Nominees for “Innovation” include:

Mary Patt Martin - Durham Elementary
Cindy Featherston - Rockenbaugh Elementary
Judy Leddy - Durham Elementary
Linda Hallford - Durham Intermediate
Christine Taylor - Rockenbaugh Elementary
DeAnn Barta - Carroll High School
Julie Thannum - Communications & Marketing
Lauren Becera - Communications & Marketing
Lynne Anderson - Carroll High School
Amy Kaspar - Carroll Middle
Lori Cashon - Carroll Middle

CMS Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Amy Kaspar, a journalism teacher at Carroll Middle School. She's the week 13 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Innovation, she wins a $100 gas gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by Denita Schartz.

Week 12 Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

During the month of March, Carroll ISD accepted nominations for Dragon employees who showed evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Character & Integrity."

The March 22-31, 2008 Nominees for “Character & Integrity ” include:

David Stone - Dawson Middle School
Judy Tough - Carroll High School
Mary Jo Small - Johnson Elementary School
Cara Hubbell - Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Cindi Arnold - Eubanks Intermediate School
Pat Watts - Central Administration
Heather Barker - Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Cleva Lilly - Central Administration

CSHS Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Linda Woessner, a computer science teacher at Carroll Senior High School. She's the week 12 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Linda's dedication to Character & Integrity, she wins a $100 Best Buy gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by parent Ravi Venkataraman.

Week 10-11- Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winners

Due to spring break, Carroll ISD accepted nominations for the Dragon core value of "Character & Integrity" and is announcing two weekly drawing winners for March 10-21, 2008. These nominees include:

Carla Pack - Durham Elementary School
Carol Reinhart - Carroll Senior High School
Heather Robinson - Carroll Senior High School (two nominations)
Linda Woessner - Carroll Senior High School
Melissa Page - Carroll Senior High School
Patti Berry - Durham Elementary School
Patty Bullock - Eubanks Intermediate School
Stephanie Mangels - Carroll Middle School
Debra Albertini - Durham Elementary School
Leslie Nezda - Durham Intermediate School
Helene Kilianski - Dawson Middle School
Katie Johnson - Carroll Elementary School
Pam Mason - Durham Elementary School
Matilda Edens - Durham Elementary School

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. Beginning in April, CISD will accept nominations for the Dragon core value of "Innovation." Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

DES, CSHS Teachers Win $100 Gift Cards

Congratulations to Rebecca Alexander, a third grade teacher at Durham Elementary School. She's the week 10 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Rebecca's dedication to Character & Integrity, she wins a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by Christy Reppeto.

Also, congratulations to Carol Reinhart, a math teacher at Carroll Senior High School. She's the week 11 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Carol's dedication to Character & Integrity, she wins a $100 Shell gas gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. She was nominated by Janie Bickerstaff.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

Week 9 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The March 1-7, 2008 Nominees for “Character & Integrity ” include:

Chauncy Willingham - Maitenance Department
Christine Taylor - Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Cindy Reinhart - Eubanks Intermediate School
David Allison - Dawson Middle School
Janay Hunt - Eubanks Intermediate School
Jim Scheffer - Carroll Senior High School
Joanne Peterson - Durham Elementary School
Justin Willingham - Carroll Elementary School
Kathy Lochrie - Carroll Senior High School
LaJaun Cagle - Durham Intermediate School (two nominations)
Linda Woessner - Carroll Senior High School
MaryBeth Norrell - Transportation Department
Pat Panek - Carroll Senior High School
Rebecca Alexander - Durham Elementary School
Trilby Lavender - Dawson Middle School
Trudie Jackson - Dawson Middle School

March 1, the district began accepting nominations for Carroll ISD employees who show evidence of their commitment to "Character & Integrity." Weekly drawings will be held through the month of March, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors.

Carroll Senior High Teacher's Aide Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Pat Panek, teacher's aide at Carroll Senior High School. He’s the latest winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Pat's dedication to Character & Integrity, he wins a $100 Town Square gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. He was nominated this past week by one of his colleagues.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

Week 8 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The February 25-29, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships” include:

Amy McNay – Carroll High School
Anne Davis – Old Union Elementary School
Betsy Jones – Carroll Elementary School
Chansi Shope – Dawson Middle School
Deidra Mulloy – Carroll Senior High School
Donna Moss – Johnson Elementary School
Jill Scherler – Old Union Elementary School
Kathy Evans – Durham Elementary School
Malathi Ramesh – Durham Intermediate School
Vanessa Cobb – Durham Elementary School

Eubanks Assistant Principal Wins $100 Southwest Airlines Gift Card
Congratulations to Cathy Gillum, Assistant Principal at Eubanks Intermediate School. She’s the latest winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Cathy's dedication to Relationships, she wins a $100 Southwest Airlines gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Cathy was nominated by six of her colleagues during week 5 of the recognition program.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

Week 7 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

Throughout February, CISD has been accepting True To The Core nominations for employees who demonstrate a commitment to the core value of “Relationships.”

The February 18-22, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships” include:

Debra Albertini - Durham Elementary School
Jill Judice - Johnson Elementary School
Amy Nowlin - Old Union Elementary School
Pam Platt - Carroll Elementary SChool
Bert Trabert - Transportation Department
Diane Thomas - Old Union Elementary School
Patty Gibson - Old Union Elementary School
Carol Johnson - Durham Intermediate School
Melissa Lange - Carroll Senior High School
Christy Kamerman - Carroll High School
Walt Farmer - Transportation Department

Beginning March 1, the district will begin accepting nominations for Carroll ISD employees who show evidence of their commitment to "Character & Integrity." Weekly drawings will be held through the month of March, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. For more information about We Care, click here.

Intermediate School Teacher Wins $100 Town Square Gift Card

Congratulations to Durham Intermediate School sixth grade teacher Lisa Greenwood. She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Lisa's dedication to Relationships, she wins a $100 Town Square gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Lisa was nominated by a DIS parent for this honor during the first week of February.

Week 6 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

Throughout February, CISD has been accepting True To The Core nominations for employees who demonstrate a commitment to the core value of “Relationships.”

The February 11-15, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships” include:

Edie Ezernack – Johnson Elementary School
Tammy Pulse – Carroll High School
Becky Renaud – Durham Elementary School (two nominations)
Linda Powell – Johnson Elementary School
Rhiannon Mejia – Durham Elementary School Cafeteria
Allison Barrett – Carroll Elementary School
Wendy Larriba – Carroll High School
Julie Thannum – Communications & Marketing Dept.
Kevin Murphy – Aquatics Center
Christine Taylor – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Casey Stapp – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Lisa Gilbert – Eubanks Intermediate School
Nancy Hayworth – Carroll High School
Jim Scheffer – Carroll Senior High School
Sherri Meadows – Durham Elementary School
Dusty Allen – Carroll Middle School

Durham Teacher Wins $100 Gas Gift Card
Congratulations to Becky Renaud, a classroom teacher at Durham Elementary School. She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Becky’s dedication to Relationships, she wins a $100 gas gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program.

Week 5 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The February 1-8, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships”include:

Angie Bakke –Carroll High School
Barbara Yelton –Instructional Services Dept.
Bob Smith –Maintenance Dept.
Cara Hubbell –Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Cathy Gillum –Eubanks Intermediate School (6 nominations)
Chris Anderson –Carroll High School
Chris Rose –Transportation Dept.
David Allison –Dawson Middle School
David Faltys –Superintendent (2 nominations)
Debi Ryno –Carroll High School
Donna Barrington –Financial Services Dept.
Gary Ezernack –Maintenance Dept.
Jesus Tapia –Child Nutrition Services Dept./Carroll Senior High School
Josie Smith –Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Karen White –Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Kathryn Dobrow –Carroll Senior High School
Kevin Murphy –Carroll Aquatics Center
Kristin Maggi –Dawson Middle School
Lisa Greenwood –Durham Intermediate School
Matt Miller –Carroll Middle School
Melissa Brinker –Durham Elementary School
Melissa Urtiz –Carroll High School
Newell Wallace –Dawson Middle School
Scott Bailey –Technology/Student Services Dept.
Sherri Defibaugh –Student Services Dept. (2 nominations)
Tom Forhan –Maintenance & Custodial Dept./Carroll Senior High School

Dawson Teacher's Aide Wins $100 Town Square Gift Card

Congratulations to Newell Wallace, a classroom teacher’s aide at Dawson Middle School. He is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Newell’s dedication to Relationships, he wins a $100 Town Square gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Newell was nominated during Week 5 of the initiative.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the distrit's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

Week 4 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The January 28-31, 2008 Nominees for “Excellence” include:

Wendy Larriba – Carroll High School
Lyndee Hayes – Carroll High School
Rebecca Beard – Carroll Middle School
Vicki Harvey – Eubanks Intermediate School
Susan Hogan – Durham Elementary School
Carol Reinhart – Carroll Senior High School
Tricia Pate – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Pam Schneider – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
David Platt – Durham Elementary School
Cathy Gillum – Eubanks Intermediate School
Kathy Prado – Carroll High School

Child Nutrition Services Director Wins Southwest Airlines Gift Card

Congratulations to Mary Brunig, Carroll ISD’s Director of Child Nutrition Services. She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Mary’s dedication to Excellence, she wins a $100 Southwest Airlines gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Mary was nominated during Week 3 of the initiative – January 21-25.

The nomination and drawing process starts all over again during the month of February, as CISD accepts nominations for the Dragon core value of "Relationships." Stay tuned to next week’s online newsletter to see which Dragons are being recognized for developing positive relationships.

Week 3 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The January 21-25, 2008 Nominees for “Excellence” include:

Cherie Bennett - Johnson Elementary School
Chauncey Willingham - Maintenance Department
Sharlet Sharp - Maintenance Department
Lara Clayton - Maintenance Department
Susan Hogan - Durham Elementary School
Mary Brunig - Child Nutrition Services Department

School Bus Driver Wins $100 Visa Gift Card

Congratulations to Woodie Vardeman, a school bus driver in the Transportation Department. He is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Woodie's dedication to Excellence, he wins a $100 Visa gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Woodie was nominated by the parent of one of his student riders during Week 1 of the True To The Core initiative. All employees nominated for the core value of "Excellence" remain eligible for the weekly drawings throughout January. The process starts all over again during the month of February, when CISD accepts nominations for the Dragon core value of "Relationships."

Week 2 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The January 14-18, 2008 Nominees for “Excellence” included:

Kelly Kaczmarski - Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Lance Mangham - Durham Intermediate School
Stephanie Lerohl - Student Services Department
Jim Scheffer - Carroll Senior High School (two nominations)
Christine Taylor - Rockenbaugh Elementary School (two nominations)
Maureen Moriak - Eubanks Intermediate School
Maureen Gavin - Eubanks Intermediate School
Julie Thannum - Communications & Marketing Department
Kathy Prado - Carroll High School
Gayle Bunch - Old Union Elementary School
Patsy Smith - Maintenance & Custodial Department
Donna Rafferty - Carroll High School
Doug Stephens - Carroll Senior High School

Stephanie Lerohl Wins $100 Southlake Town Square Gift Card

Congratulations to Stephanie Lerohl, Student Services Department! She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Stephanie's dedication to Excellence, she wins a $100 Southlake Town Square gift card.

Week 1 - Nominees & Gift Card Drawing Winner

The January 7-11, 2008 Nominees for “Excellence” included:

Sallie Wasson – Johnson Elementary School
Cori Williams – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Mary Bullard – Old Union Elementary School
Robert Ondrasek – Carroll Senior High School
Lori Allison – Instructional Services Department
Chauncey Willingham – Maintenance Department
Jennifer McCue – Eubanks Intermediate School (two nominations)
Tina DeVincenzo – Eubanks Intermediate School
Brenda Hix – Johnson Elementary School
Tony Dirker – Carroll Senior High School
Woodie Vardeman – Transportation Department
DeAnn Barta – Carroll High School
Anne Davis – Old Union Elementary School
Kathy Lochrie – Carroll Senior High School
Stacie Martinsen – Carroll Senior High School

Old Union Teacher Wins $100 Gas Card

Congratulations to Mary Bullard, Old Union Elementary! Mary is the first winner in the True To The Core drawing. She wins a $100 Shell gas card.