To celebrate the start of the school year, the Gladstone School District honored a total of six staff members who won Thank a Teacher or Making a Difference awards at our staff's Welcome Back event on Aug. 26. To recognize their outstanding contributions to our community, each of these staff members received $250 from a Gladstone Education Foundation endowment.
Linda Lehrbach demonstrates unwavering dedication to John Wetten Elementary students. Her commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for students has made a lasting impression on both their academic success and personal growth.
Anyone who has worked with her will tell you that she truly sees the gold in others and is able to find solutions in situations where others might become discouraged. Whether she is offering a kind word, helping a student navigate a new school or celebrating their achievements, her compassion and consistency do not go unnoticed.