Welcome to our Appreciation Week page! Here you can find Appreciation Week resources, content, and—of course, appreciation – for our Catapult Learning, SESI, and Little Leaves colleagues who truly create impact for life for the children, families, and communities we serve. Check in for each day of Appreciation Week for updates!
Greetings from the Executive Team
Watch this Appreciation Week video greeting from our Executive Team!
Digital Appreciation Week Board
Now is your chance to leave a note of appreciation on our digital bulletin board! Go to Padlet and create a fun appreciation post for a Catapult Learning, SESI, or Little Leaves professional. You can access instructions on how to use Padlet here.
A Tribute: Appreciating Your Impact for Life
Watch this video, full of heartfelt appreciation from fellow teammates with Catapult Learning, SESI, and Little Leaves.
A Message from CEO Jeff Cohen
Listen to this special Appreciation Week message from our CEO, Jeff Cohen.
Spotlight on SESI Staff
SESI’s prestigious Teacher of the Year (TOY) program honors our educators who lead by example with an unmatched level of dedication to supporting all students.
We’re proud to announce this year’s regional winners! These amazing teachers are all deserving of their recognition – and of our appreciation. Stay tuned for divisional winners and, finally, the Teacher of the Year. Best wishes to all our finalists!
Special Education – Regional Winners
- Pete Storniolo (California)
Sierra School of San Diego - Christina Geraty (Illinois)
High Road School of Hoffman Estates - Dan Jones (Mid-Atlantic)
High Road School of Sussex County - Rachael Chatel (New England)
High Road School of Hartford: High School - Brynn Kovalick (PA/NJ/OH)
The Graham Academy - Jill Fitzpatrick (Southeast)
High Road School at Caroline County - Erin Juarez (Southwest)
Sierra School at Liberty
Alternative Education – Regional Winners
- Aatiqah Ali (Region 1)
Excel Middle Years Academy - Barbara Young (Region 2)
Safe Achieve Academy of Chicago - Allyson Coryell (Region 3)
Rubino Academy
Spotlight on Little Leaves Staff
The behavior therapists with Little Leaves make a true difference in the lives of their clients every single day. Little Leaves regional directors have nominated one behavior therapist from each region for their outstanding dedication and commitment to improving the lives of young children with autism as well as their families. Congratulations to all nominees on this well-deserved recognition!
- Kendall Owens (Northern VA)
- Brittany Deckman (Baltimore)
- Cheralidine Hean Pierre McPherson (DC)
- Patricia Palencia (South FL)
- Julia Wears (Richmond)
