Make a Difference Award

The Make a Difference Award recognizes a member of the Ritenour educational community for their efforts in supporting the diverse needs of students academically, socially and emotionally in a variety of learning settings.

Individuals who qualify for this award:
Adaptive PE Instructors
Counselors
Interpreters
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Special Education Teachers
Speech and Language Pathologist
Special Education Paraprofessional

Any staff member in the district can nominate an individual who meets the qualifications. The criteria for nomination include the following:

• Excellence in the support of meeting the diverse needs of all students
• Helping to support an atmosphere of continued learning and growth for all students

For questions about nominating an employee, email Evelyn Gilliam.

Make a Difference Nomination  DUE in November

Brian Chance, a Special School District teacher at Ritenour High School, was honored as the 2024 Make a Difference Award recipient for his excellence in working with Ritenour students with diverse needs.

Make a Difference Past Honorees

Michael Thomas	Re-Entry Center	2008
Anne Becherer	Marion Elementary	2009
Cate Peterson	RHS/SSD	2010
Anne Gerst	Marion/SSD	2011
Jennifer Love	District	2012
Christina Thompson	Ritenour High School	2013
Sara Luesse	Iveland Elementary	2014
Kay Castello	SEC/SSD	2015
Michael Steven Thomas	District	2016
Chrissy Phillips	Buder Elementary	2017
Julie Kampschroeder	Ritenour High School	2018
Jeremy Kane	Buder and Marvin Elementary	2019
Tavonda Palmer	Ritenour High School	2020
Michael Nobile	District	2021
Alexander Terrance	Ritenour Middle School	2022
Bilal Ewing	Marion Elementary School	2023
Brian Chance	Ritenour High School	2024