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When Lauren Williams learned of an opening at Hamilton Elementary School in Coon Rapids she went for it with passion and it has turned out to be a perfect match. Her energy for her students shows and meaningful connections are part of daily interactions. Find out more about Williams in this podcast episode. 
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

Pat Sorteberg sees her cafeteria at Anoka Middle School for the Arts - Washington Campus as one big restaurant. Learn how she instils a customer service approach that “caters to the customer without giving the business away” in this podcast episode. Sorteberg explains the important role student nutrition plays in educational success for students and how her common sense and business-oriented approach is making a difference. 
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

She serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Music Teachers Association and plays in a local orchestra but Sabrina Olson knows the importance of connecting with her students is the foundation of her success. Her invitation of a “guest artist” to come to Anoka Middle School for the Arts is one indication of her student-centered approach.    
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

Emily Niemi encourages her students at Anoka Middle School for the Arts to get involved in clubs and activities as a way to build skills needed for success in life. Learn how one the clubs she advises helped homeless youth in a big way in this podcast episode. Her awareness and outreach for all students is a pillar of her approach and allows her to make meaningful connections. Her love of literature shines through but the books on her “must read” list may cause a few students to be surprised. 
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

A career change from a communications/public relations role for Kate Mabel has benefitted first grade students at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering. Learn how Mabel meets students where they are at, incorporating technology to build engagement and building on students’ ideas to ignite a passion in learning. 
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.

Students at Eisenhower Elementary School learn how getting in the “green zone” helps them and their classmates do better in school. First grade teacher Cathy Landis focuses on each student, helping them establish a strong foundation in literacy and in skills that will help them achieve success in school and in life. Learn how making the school-home connection also makes a difference for her students in this podcast episode.  
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.