As National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week come to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the dedicated and compassionate nurses and exceptional teachers at Springbrook. Your unwavering commitment, exceptional care, and dedication have made a significant impact on the lives of countless people. Let us remember that nurses and teachers deserve recognition and appreciation beyond this week. We are sincerely grateful for all that you do every day of the year.
We invite you to read the collected messages of gratitude and anecdotes about the nurses and teachers at Springbrook below!
Kristina Gates goes above and beyond in everything she does. One might call her an “over achiever” but she truly is just extremely passionate about everything she takes on.
When she was on maternity leave she still made sure to check in with the classroom and keep up to date with all of her students. Dedication doesn’t even begin to describe it!
Thank you Jessica Symonds for all you do! It is a blessing to have you as a nurse for the folks we serve!
Big thank you to Jess Symonds. She is always there when we need her. She is top-notch in the healthcare world and I do not know what Grandview would do without her!
I will always be appreciative of how well Katie Orrell has worked with my daughter. She always welcomes her with open arms and her love for all of her students just radiates. Thank you, Katie, for making sure Maddie’s two years at Kids Unlimited were full of love and laughter.
I want to thank Shannon Nadolny for her help with this year’s Springbrook Art Show at the Fenimore. She was given the task of creating balloons with all of the students, with only a few weeks to complete. The balloons we were given back were excellent. I cannot thank her enough for her hard work and dedication to Springbrook and the students she supports. You can feel her passion from a mile away!
Thank you Alli for all that you do for the students, staff, and fellow nurses.
Alli is a great asset to the nursing department and her kindness is greatly appreciated. Thank you Alli for always being up-lifting
Nicole Sokolowski-Valentine has been such a kind, loving teacher to every student she has had for nearly 20 years.
Thank you to ALL of the wonderful nurses that work tirelessly to meet the ever-changing needs of our diverse population.
Many thanks and much appreciation for all you do Mindi Kane! The care and concern you show to the individuals at Stone Quarry is truly heartfelt and is integral to their care and well-being! And being a part of our “family” would never be the same without you!
Thank you Kerri for your medical knowledge and your loving heart.
Kerri is such a caring nurse and person. She is such a joy to work with and her kindness is contagious!
Loren Hoeppner thank you for always being there for the residents! Also, for always putting the health and well-being of the residents before anything! You really are an amazing person!
Thank you Frank for joining the nursing department.
Frank brings a wealth of knowledge to the nursing department and is always willing to help with medical appointments.
I want to thank Jess Weston. She is always willing to assist her fellow coworkers and makes you feel comfortable in every situation. I really enjoy working with her on projects for nursing. Springbrook is very lucky to have her. Thank you, Jess!
Thank you Springbrook teachers for the special work you do each day. Every skill you teach is celebrated!
Thank you Cathy for your years of service.
Cathy has a great relationship with the students she helps and is always willing to help staff and her fellow co-workers.
Thank you Tracy for your dedication and your knowledge.
Tracy is a great asset to the nursing department and is always willing to help the students and staff. She loves to create lasting relationships with everyone she meets.
Thank you Wendy Thompson for always answering my calls. Especially at night, when you are not on call. I think it truly benefits the people we serve to speak to a nurse who knows them and their individual needs. It is appreciated when people go above and beyond, I can’t thank you enough for always being here for me and the residents we support.
Thankful for Katie Orrell who understands that early childhood is all about nurture, not just ABCs and 123s.
Thank you Ruth for your dedication.
Ruth is always willing to help the residents and staff. She is also known for making yummy desserts that greatly improve everyone’s day.
Thank you Morgan for being so joyful!
Morgan sees the positive in everything which is extremely beneficial to the residents and to the staff.
Thank you all for the incredible work you all do for the residential students on campus and in the school! Your daily dedication shines through even on the darkest days!
Thank You Cyndy for your dedication.
Cyndy is always willing to help the residents and the staff with any medical needs and it is greatly appreciated.
Thank you a lot Alana McCann for everything you do for the Sidney Plains houses. I see you work hard all day long. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, Tyeshia for all that you do to help us out. We do appreciate it.
Thank you Brooke & Jess for navigating the regs and the many unusual situations with me! I am grateful to work with you.
I’m so grateful for the teachers at Kids Unlimited Preschool. Even though my kids have long graduated from there, they still remember their time with Ms. Shannon, Ms. Janine, Moises, and the rest of the teachers and staff fondly.
Thank you Nestra for all of your years of dedication.
Nestra is always willing to help out other houses which is extremely helpful when appointments need to be completed.
I want to thank every nurse who has been a fundamental part of supporting healthcare delivery and safety for those of the Community Homes Department. Your work does not go unnoticed and the difference each of you make is immeasurable. Always remember that you make a huge difference!
Thank you Kelly for all of the love you give us!
Kelly is such a great nurse and has so much love and joy to spread to everyone.
Thank you to all our wonderful nurses at Springbrook. You exemplify professionalism and best practice. Even more than that each and every one of you approaches your profession with warmth, compassion and dignity for the people you work with.
Thank you to all of our nurses, you are the lifeline that keeps everyone happy and healthy. Your strength, creativity, and compassion is what is so vitally important. We could not do this job without you. Thank you for all that you do
Thank you Corinn for always being willing to help and encouraging growth with all students.
Thank you for helping the students become familiar with and safe in the clinic rooms.
Thank you Mindi Kane for all you do for the Nichols House!
Mindi has taken extra time to train me on doing med audits. She is a very caring person and I appreciate everything she does.
Thank you, Jessi, for all your knowledge and all you do for us at Milford, work-related and personal! You rock!
Thank you Brooke for always offering to help with any situation.
Brooke is very supportive of her fellow nurses and the residents. She is a great asset to the nursing team.
Your commitment and hard work do not go unnoticed, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you do. Thank you for being outstanding teachers and nurses, shaping the lives of others, and making a lasting impact on our community!
Thank you Alana for your help with covering shifts. We do appreciate your help.