Each week, members of the STEM Staff recognize their fellow teammates for the elements from the Formula for Character that they were exhibiting. Check out this week’s teachers that were honored.
![Headshot of Jessica Bates Headshot of Jessica Bates](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jessica_Bates-480x600.jpg)
Jessica Bates
Responsibility
Jessica runs the math department very well and always supports the math team in any way possible. The department meetings are well-run, effective, and informative. She is always looking for new ways to improve the math education at STEM.
![Rocki_Sugrue Headshot of Rocki Sugrue](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rocki_Sugrue-320x400.jpg)
Rocky Sugrue
Empathy
Sometimes, some classes can be more challenging than others. What I appreciate most about Rocki is her willingness to be there when I struggle. She doesn’t judge or make me feel bad/worse when I don’t feel I delivered the content well or wasn’t in my most chill mood in class. She offered pointers and emotionally held my hand through those times. I don’t know what I’d do without her at STEM. Rocki Sugrue, you’re a ROCKSTAR!
![Headshot of Yacina Tamendjari Headshot of Yacina Tamendjari](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Yacina_Tamendjari-480x600.jpg)
Yacina Tamendjari
Responsibility
Shout-out to Ms. Tamendjari for stepping in last minute and representing the math department at Nerd’s Night Out! Great job!
![Headshot of James Hitch Headshot of James Hitch](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/James_Hitch-480x600.jpg)
James Hitch
Responsibility
Mr. Hitch volunteers to help cover classes and duties. He gives up his planning time to ensure that students are supervised and safe.
![Headshot of Victoria Hafner Headshot of Victoria Hafner](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Victoria_Hafner-480x600.jpg)
Victoria Hafner
Responsibility
For directing an amazing Clue show and then spending two awesome overnights at HS ThesCon the following weekend! Woohoo!
![Headshot of Morgan Roberts Headshot of Morgan Roberts](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Roberts_Morgan-239x317.png)
Morgan Roberts
Responsibility
For directing an amazing Clue show and then spending two awesome overnights at HS ThesCon the following weekend! Woohoo!
![Headshot of Julie Fletcher Headshot of Julie Fletcher](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Julie_Fletcher-480x600.jpg)
Julie Fletcher
![Headshot of Nicole Ryan Headshot of Nicole Ryan](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nicole_Ryan-480x600.jpg)
Nicole Ryan
![Headshot of Stacey Lee Headshot of Stacey Lee](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Stacey_Lee-480x600.jpg)
Stacey Lee
![Headshot of Kelli Myrick Headshot of Kelli Myrick](https://stemk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kelli_Myrick-480x600.jpg)
Kelli Myrick
Responsibility
These ladies stepped far above and beyond over the last few weeks especially while the high school counselors tend to emergent crises. They kept the counseling office running smoothly while stepping in to reschedule students and address students’ concerns. We could not be more thankful for the amazing team in high school counseling!