Schools

Tessa Thistlethwaite Dalton High science teacher 1. What do you love about working at Dalton Local Schools. One of the best things about working at DLS is my colleagues. At any point, I am able to confer and collaborate with my colleagues, and learn from our dedicated staff. Throughout my Forensics Science curriculum, Officer Riley…

Melodie Steiner Age: 11 Grade: 6 Family: Dad, Tim; Mom, Angela; sisters, Stella, second grade, and Harmony Nominated by: Mrs. Grimm Reason for nomination: Melodie Steiner is a hard worker. Her effort is always 100%. She is kind, creative and organized. Seeing Melodie always brightens my day. I am so glad that she is a…

Elliana Combs Age: 7 Family: Dad, Joe; Mom, Elizabeth; older brother, Carson;  older sister, Annabelle Nominated by: Mrs. Wenger Reason for nomination: Elliana demonstrates the characteristics of a conscientious worker. She completes her work and treats her classmates with respect and kindness.  She goes out of her way to help others without expecting to be…

Randy Kaserman, music department Reason for the selection: Mr. Kaserman represents Dalton schools with pride and professionalism in every role he is a part of. In the classroom, he has students engaged in their learning, is very hands on learning, and compliments his students and the work they produce. As a band director he has…

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Amelia Nagel gives Ginger some attention Sept. 8 at Central Christian School during School Day Out. Central Christian social studies teacher Bob Troyer helps eighth-graders Ben Miller and Stefano McCurdy-Aquero get settled in their canoe before they venture out in the lake at Camp Luz last week during School…

Rachel Augspurger, Dalton Elementary Reason for selection: Miss Augspurger is warm, accessible, and enthusiastic. She builds relationships with all of her students and makes them all feel like part of her family. She finds unique ways to engage her students in her classroom, at Camp Invention and in everyday activities. She is willing to take…

Ethan Raber AGE: 12 GRADE: 6 FAMILY: Dad, Bob; Mom, Renee; sisters, Brenna 9th grade and Addison, 2nd grade; brother, Isaac, 5th. NOMINATED BY: Mr. Steiner REASON FOR NOMINATION: Ethan consistently works hard and goes beyond what is required of him. He’s kind and respectful to the other students and is willing and capable of…

Jessica Matz Dalton Middle School teacher Reason for selection: Mrs. Matz has a positive attitude each day with her 7th grade students in ELA. She has them do many different activities and has them engaged throughout her lessons. She also helps out by leading our positive behavior intervention and support program at our school. We…

Maddox Martell Age: 5 Grade: Kindergarten Family: Dad, Cory; Mom, Lauren; sister, Amelia; two dogs, Kirra and Casey Nominated by: Miss Hostetler Reason for nomination: Maddox is always being kind to his classmates and teachers. He does a great job listening, following directions and quickly getting into our kindergarten routine! Hobbies: Playing games Future plans:…