June 13, 2022 Board of Education Recognition: Deirdre Walstrum and Alayna Lee
Lansing USD469 would like to congratulate Long Term Sub/SPED Para Educator Deirdre Walstrum and student Alayna Lee for being our June Board of Education Staff Member and Student of the month!
Ms. Walstrum, who was unable to attend because it was her daughter's birthday, was selected for being a stand-out employee in Lansing School District:
"Deirdre is dedicated to being a consistent, positive presence in the lives of her students. It has been a chaotic year for the students in the intermediate school SPED classroom due to an extremely high rate of staff turn over. After several teachers, substitutes and paras resigned or moved on, Deirdre, who was a para educator in the classroom, completed the training and licensing necessary to become the long term sub. She has been the one constant for the students with whom consistency is imperative for academic and social progress. She loves her students and demonstrates that everyday."
Soon to be LHS Freshmen, Ms. Lee, was selected by one of her peers for being a kind and empathetic friend:
"I think she should be recognized because she’s always there for me and helps me with things and talks to me if she notices I’m feeling down or not really expressing any emotion."