Pictured: Last Year’s Recipient Michele Haggberg, 2018 Winner Kalie Turgeon & Linda Dahlen, Isle Chamber President
Part of the Isle Chamber of Commerce’s Mission Statement reads:
“To be a leader in promoting the spirit of our city and helping to enhance a progressive business environment as well as to serve as the business voice of Isle and the South Mille Lacs area. We seek to promote recognition of educational achievements through business/educational partnerships. Together, we strive to make Isle a better place to live and work.”
There are things that are glue that hold our community together. City government is one, a unified business community, volunteers and organizations… are others. But Education is a key component of a healthy community. The Chamber recognizes achievement through the Student of the Month program, and ALSO through the Educator of The Year Award.
The last two years we have recognized Educators in the upper grades. This year we wanted to recognize a different Educator. The last two year’s recipients were nominated by their peers, this year’s nominee was submitted by a parent of students.
Nominated by Lori Stenvold, co-owner of The Wharf Resort. The following are excerpts from Lori’s nomination form: “Kalie has been an educator for 12 years and attended St. Mary’s University and University of Northwestern. Currently she teaches ECFE, Early Childhood Family Education, for 3 and 4 year olds. The Pre-School is 4 Star Parent Award rated. Kalie listens well to parents and students. She ties classroom activities together with themes that kids enjoy. She is great at communication with parents. She is the kid’s first experience with a teacher and school. She is highly influential in shaping the kids view of school, ability to make friends, learn, etc. She caters well to the individual student’s needs.”
The 2018 Educator of The Year – Kalie Turgeon!