2026 Leader in Excellence Winner

Holly Stewart

Senior Data Administrator
Qmlativ

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Holly played a key role in transforming the district’s process for managing employee time off allocations by training HR staff to use the ‘Allocate Time Off’ feature in Qmlativ. Previously completed manually, this task was prone to errors and consumed significant staff time. Holly guided the project from start to finish, completing detailed setup and working side by side with HR to ensure data accuracy and understanding. Thanks to her efforts, what was once labor-intensive is now streamlined to the press of a button, saving time, eliminating mistakes, and improving confidence in employee records.

Holly has greatly expanded staff understanding of Skyward by working directly with employees across every department. She answers questions thoroughly, resolves issues, and teaches efficient processes. When she notices someone struggling, she steps in to demonstrate smarter methods. Her approachable style and patient guidance have made her the district’s go-to resource for Skyward, empowering staff to feel confident using the system. Holly also demonstrated outstanding leadership during the district’s transition to Qmlativ, dedicating countless hours to preparing and validating data for an accurate, seamless migration.

She collaborates with finance, HR, curriculum, and administration to align processes and meet state reporting requirements. Her proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across teams have established her as a trusted leader. Beyond technical expertise, Holly is valued for her patience, dedication, and genuine care, making her a mentor and collaborator whose impact is felt across every department.

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