What Are Shining Stars?
Shining Stars are DCSD staff member/s and schools nominated for outstanding service by the parents and/or caregivers of students receiving special education services.
How Are Shining Stars Recognized?
All nominees will receive a notification of their nomination/s, a Shining Star certificate, and recognition via district communications, school communications (where possible), on the DCSEAC website, and DCSEAC Facebook page.
Staff: Staff nominations will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 15 gift prizes
($100 in value sponsored by Developmental Pathways).
Schools: One elementary, one middle, one high school, and one charter school will be selected to win prizes valued at $250 towards a special education curriculum (sponsored by Developmental Pathways).
There is no limit to the number of staff members that you can nominate. Certificates and baskets will be delivered to staff members with your special words.
Donations Accepted:
If you are interested in supporting our Shining Star gift baskets, you can donate directly to our fundraising account through CheddarUp link here.
DCSEAC is a non-profit with 501c status. All donations are tax deductible.
Video of 2023/2024 basket delivery
2023/2024 Shining Star
There were 418 nominations!!
Because of generous donations and sponsor Developmental Pathways,
baskets were delivered to:
Becky Archunde, Ben Franklin Academy
Breanna Arnold, Castle Rock Elementary
Sharon Haworth, Castle Rock Middle School
Chuck Kramer, Castle Rock Middle School
Kimberly Hiebert, Castle Rock Middle School
Jennifer Dore, Cimarron Middle School
Abbey Butcher, EDCSD/Vale
Marcie Salter, Mammoth Heights Elementary
Kris Hennig, Mesa Middle School
Shawnette Maidens, Plum Creek Academy
Kristin Acker, Rock Canyon High School
Julie Pedersen, Rock Canyon High School
Melissa Campbell, Sand Creek Elementary
Elizabeth (Liz) Smith, Sand Creek Elementary
Harold Anderson, Sedalia Elementary
2022/23 Shining Star
There were 374 individual nominations
and 52 school site nominations!!
Because of generous donations, 22 baskets were delivered to these 2022/23 Shining Stars:
Katie Mitchell, Cresthill Middle School
Dustin Pfeiffer, Chaparral High School
Katie Kitselman, Ponderosa High School
Sunny Herron, Franktown Elementary
Suzette Remy, Sagewood Middle School
Scott Karcz, Rock Canyon High School
Jennifer Morris, Mammoth Heights Elementary
Valerie Armstrong, Redstone Elementary
Jenny Perricon, Skyview Academy
Kylee Duren , Stone Mountain Elementary
David Yetter, Skyview Academy
Diane Green, Highlands Ranch Transportation
Kerry Pirk, Trailblazer Elementary
Anne Dawson, Trailblazer Elementary
Kim English, Northeast Elementary
Tess Simpson, Renaissance Secondary
Rebecca Jones, Cherokee Trail Elementary
Breanna Arnold, Castle Rock Elementary
Cassandra Bartlett, Flagstone Elementary
Noelle Dennis, Pine Grove Elementary
Diana Ely, Saddle Ranch Elementary
Sarah Zabor, Rock Canyon High School