Skip to main content
 
 

Board of Education Spotlight: Staff members honored for adapting to challenges of the pandemic

Physical Education Teacher Jessica Volz joined the 
Board of Education via Zoom on Monday evening. 
The Board of Education and Superintendent Matthew McDonald honored Jessica Volz, Physical Education Teacher at McNamara Elementary School, and Lindsay Cesari, Library Media Specialist at Durgee Junior High School, at Monday's school board meeting with the Board Spotlight.

Ms. Volz, who joined the meeting virtually, was honored for adapting to the challenges of the pandemic with creativity and enthusiasm since March 2020. Ms. Volz jumped into action in March and took her physical education class virtual on her Twitter and Instagram pages. From teaching students how to juggle to obstacle courses and workout routines, Ms. Volz never missed a beat to keep her students engaged.

Ms. Volz has continued to adapt her lessons to fit our in-person learning restrictions. Her positive attitude and dedication are inspirational during these unique times.

Mrs. Cesari was honored with the Board Spotlight for using her expertise to help students, families and teachers cope with the changing learning environment. When in-person classes were canceled in the spring, Mrs. Cesari helped teachers navigate virtual teaching. She even shared a “tip of the day” to help staff members navigate the technology.

She was instrumental in helping to create and coordinate parent technology tutorials, which have benefited so many. Mrs. Cesari is also the advisor for eSports, which was the only team allowed to continue competition in the spring and continues to benefit so many students.
 
Lindsay Cesari, Library Media Specialist at Durgee Junior
High School, and Superintendent Matthew McDonald.