Leader in Excellence Award Program

2020 Individual Winners

Amy Grizzel Software Specialist

SMS 2.0

"It was clear Amy Grizzel was a standout candidate for the Leader in Excellence award even before we read her qualifications. Why? She received six separate nominations—a new record!"

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Kathy Reynolds Database Coordinator

SMS 2.0

"Kathy Reynolds’ title may be 'database coordinator,' but perhaps a more appropriate one would be 'database superhero.'"

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Scott Herring Data Support Specialist

SMS 2.0

"He knows the software well; as one of his coworkers put it, Scott is a 'walking encyclopedia' of Skyward information."

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Bailey Conroy Executive Administrative Assistant

Qmlativ

"Most districts have an entire team lined up for an implementation—but for Saunemin Community Consolidated District #438, it was a one-woman show."

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Gloria Hocking PEIMS Coordinator/Qmlativ Liaison

Qmlativ

"Gloria Hocking’s smile lights up the halls at Argyle Independent School District, where she works as PEIMS coordinator/Qmlativ liaison."

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2020 District Winner

Maryville City Schools
Tennessee

SMS 2.0

"Maryville City School may serve 5,500 students who excel in academics, athletics, and the arts—but the Leader in Excellence awards shifts the spotlight to the 800+ employees who serve students and families each day."

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Glenbrook High School District 225
Illinois

Qmlativ

"Glenbrook High School District 225 takes pride in doing things 'the Glenbrook way'—a way defined by ongoing evaluation and improvement and, ultimately, success. To see this philosophy in action, one must look no further than the district’s use of Skyward."

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