Inside ECS: Adam Homo, Elkhart Memorial Adam Homo never set out to become an educator. If you know Adam, it's likely unbelievable to think that the man who bleeds so deeply in crimson and gold could have potentially never landed in a school building for a career. Where did Adam have his sights set [...]
Inside ECS: Tami Lapp, Bristol “One of the best things about working in the school system is having past students see you out in public and come over to visit, give you hug, and thank you for everything you taught them and did for them. “ Hearing a student say “Mrs. Lapp I’m really [...]
Inside ECS: Sharon Stout, Food Services ‘Expect nothing less than the best’ is the mantra of ECS’ Sharon Stout, the assistant to the director of food services for elementary schools. It’s with this mentality that Sharon ensures elementary lunches are the best they can be, but it’s also a guiding tenet with her own [...]
Inside ECS: Monique Harris, Riverview How did you become involved in volunteering? When Haiti had an earthquake in 2010, my church - Trinity Methodist - went to help. They noticed there was a need for shoes. I asked students at Riverview to help donate, and between our students and the church, we collected 600 [...]
Inside ECS: Hiromi Hollett, ECHS/EMHS What language do you teach and what inspired you to become a foreign language teacher? I teach Japanese 1 through 4 and Japanese AP. I moved to America about 28 years ago and wanted to serve as a go-between for the U.S. and my native country, Japan. Initially, I [...]
Kathy Nusbaum, Teacher of the Year (Secondary) Why did you choose to work in education/at a school? My parents were sponsored to America by a church in Demotte, Indiana 1980. I remember both my mom, dad, and myself picking blueberries for money. After-work, our sponsors made my dad take night classes so he [...]
Hillary Harder, Teacher of the Year (Elementary) Why did you choose to work in education/at a school? I chose to work in education because I wanted to work through music to build community and work with kids, especially those who may not otherwise have access to instrumental music. I love studying music and performing [...]
Tracy Kirts, Employee of the Year (Secondary) Why did you choose to work in education/at a school? I have always enjoyed working with people/kids/students, of any age. Being a mother of two school children, it allowed me to go to their sporting events, field trips and have the same breaks. What brought you to [...]
Sandy Carnall: Phi Beta Mu Inductee North Side Band Director, Sandy Carnall has recently been inducted into Phi Beta Mu, an International Honorary Fraternity for band directors. It is an organization that honors outstanding band directors whose dedication and devotion to their profession is paramount. “In order to be inducted into Phi Beta [...]
Inside ECS – Linda Stofko, West Side “We are all in.” If there is one message Linda hopes to leave with people, it’s this one. As the English Language District Coach at Elkhart Community Schools, Linda’s mission is to provide excellent service to students and families, and help our families know they are welcome [...]
