The goal of South Central Service Cooperative's SPOTLIGHT Employee Recognition Award Program is to recognize and get to know SCSC members, staff, and partners for the outstanding contributions they make to their organizations.

How It Works

• Employees may be recommended by coworkers, supervisors and SCSC members anytime throughout the year.
• Honorees will be announced and recognized at the beginning of February, May, August, and November. The honoree's achievement or contribution and their photo will be publicized on social media.  Please limit your submissions to ONE NAME PER QUARTER.‍
• Current and previous SPOTLIGHT honorees will also appear on the SCSC website and will receive a framed certificate. When possible, an SCSC staff member will personally deliver the award (coordinated with the employee’s supervisor).
• The SPOTLIGHT honoree will also receive a small recognition gift from SCSC.

Celebrating Our November 2024 Honorees!

Anika Adams, HR Specialist, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton PublicSchools‍

Recognized by: Wendy Dieker

Anika is an amazing asset to our administrative team.  In one short year, she has become the go-to person in the office for guidance on interviews, hiring, conflict resolution, and team building.  We are so grateful to have her at JWP!

Chelsea Brolsma, Art Teacher, Martin County West School District

Recognized By: Megan Morgan

Chelsea is intentional and creative in all her work.  She creates fun and realistic backdrops for back-to-school events, book fairs, I Love to Read Month, and concerts. Chelsea is patient and a visionary who encourages all her students.  She brightens up our hallways!

Jennifer Clow, Special Education Teacher, Martin County West School District

Recognized by: Kristie North

Jen’s desire to make a difference in student lives is extremely fascinating!  Her actions inspire others to dream more, do more, and become more!  I’m amazed by her performance whilst taking on more work every day!  She is ambitious, resilient, brave, loving, charismatic, determined, and a phenomenal teacher and coach!

Jena Culhane, First Grade Teacher, Truman Public School

Recognized by: Jade Baker

Jena is an outstanding teacher who consistently goes above and beyond for both her students and her coworkers.  She is always taking on a leadership role tomake sure activities and committees are organized to their very best for our students.  She is a supportive coworker; always having an ear to listen, a suggestion to give, and a resource to share.  We are so fortunate to have her kindness, motivation, and leadership at Truman Public School.

Melissa Hollnagel,  Language Arts Teacher, Le Sueur-Henderson School District

Recognized by: Cindy Schmidt

Melissa goes above and beyond the expectations of a teacher.  She is a strong advocate for students and goes out of her way to support her colleagues.  Her kindness and caring are reflected in the positive relationships she has developed with the people she works with.

Chad Johnson, Director of Activities, Tri-City United Schools

Recognized by: Anonymous

There is not another person/employee who goes above and beyond what they do for our students, staff, coaches, and communities more thanChad Johnson.  He has/is overcoming a lot in life, but has never let anything get in the way of helping people.  He is the most open-armed person that you will ever meet and TCU is so fortunate to have him.  Everyone who comes in contact with Chad immediately will feel the impact that he will have on them.  An amazing and outstanding person.

Kim Mueller, Coordinator – Career & Technical Education, South Central Service Cooperative

Recognized by: Roberta Jensen

Kim’s enthusiasm and passion truly shine in her role at SCSC, where she connects businesses and education partners to create valuable work-based learning opportunities for students. Her positive and warm personality, along with her creativity and strong organization skills, make her an incredible asset.  Always willing to go the extra mile, Kim is a dynamo and a fabulous co-worker who makes a real difference in the lives of students.

Clarissa Smith, Elementary Music Teacher, Granada-Huntley-East Chain School District

Recognized By: Stefanie Topinka

Clarissa brings an upbeat and positive attitude to GHEC every day.  She facilitates amazing music programs and concerts throughout the school year while encouraging students to seek out their best potential.  She is always seen with a smile and an encouraging word while promoting what an ideal colleague and student relationship is for GHEC.