![Health and physical education teacher Bretty Repasky helping a student learn volleyball during gym class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":800}])
Learn why Brett Repasky, health and physical education teacher at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, is proud to be a Panther!
Why I'm #SLPPantherProud - Staff of SLP
We asked staff members why they're #SLPPantherProud and why they were interested in working in Spring Lake Park Schools. Check out what they said in the stories and videos below.
Are you a staff member in Spring Lake Park Schools? Find out how you can tell others about your Panther Pride by emailing communications at communications@district16.org.
![Alison Strum smiling with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543504364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cs2ibv8l5ckpuyleumpd/Alison_Strum.jpg","width":800}])
Learn why Alison Strum, speech-language pathologist at Park Terrace Elementary, is proud to be a Panther!
![Principal Boucher receiving award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542225710/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lux3uceavx8560tdcghh/Matthew_B_awardwinnerphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542225710/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lux3uceavx8560tdcghh/Matthew_B_awardwinnerphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542225710/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lux3uceavx8560tdcghh/Matthew_B_awardwinnerphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1542225710/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lux3uceavx8560tdcghh/Matthew_B_awardwinnerphoto.jpg","width":1114}])
Spring Lake Park High School Principal Matthew Boucher received a Partner of Excellence Award from the Lee Carlson Center Organization for his leadership, commitment to his school and students and community engagement.
![Melissa Backman helping her students with a math problem]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":2200}])
Learn why Melissa Backman, math teacher at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, is proud to be a Panther!
![Coach John Stewart talking to the Panther Football team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1540494092/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j8kfmyuzcytqsy7h07jq/John_Stewart_Coach_of_Year.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1540494092/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j8kfmyuzcytqsy7h07jq/John_Stewart_Coach_of_Year.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1540494092/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j8kfmyuzcytqsy7h07jq/John_Stewart_Coach_of_Year.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1540494092/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j8kfmyuzcytqsy7h07jq/John_Stewart_Coach_of_Year.png","width":1110}])
Spring Lake Park High School head football coach John Stewart has been recognized as one of the Suburban District-Gold Coaches of the Year.
![Coley Fehringer smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":2200}])
Coley Fehringer, communication specialist on the Spring Lake Park Schools communication team, was selected to receive the “35 Under 35” recognition from the National School Public Relations Association.
![Teacher Awarded Educator of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535572183/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vtw3b27v0oxvxddukp68/Katrina_McCarthy_finalsite.png","width":2200}])
Spring Lake Park Northpoint Elementary School teacher Katrina McCarthy was honored as the 2017-2018 Junior Achievement Elementary School Educator of the Year by the Junior Achievement (JA) of the Upper Midwest organization.
![2018-2019 Staff Kick-Off]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535572003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xmja2i2dorrccpxw4mxh/kickoff-finalsite.png","width":2200}])
Spring Lake Park Schools held its annual Staff Kick-Off event on Tuesday, August 28 where more than 75 new staff members were welcomed to the district.
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