On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the School Board recognized Nicole Semler from Greenwood Elementary as the November Employee of the Month! Read the full nomination below.
Mrs. Nicole Semler is humble, gracious, and creates a sense of calm wherever she is. She is a wonderful teacher and model of excellence. We are so lucky to have her in Wayzata Public Schools. Nicole cares deeply about our students and inspires us to be our best when interacting with others. Nicole has an uncanny ability to solve hard problems by thinking creatively. She is decisive in challenging situations. Nicole always goes above and beyond to support students and staff at Greenwood. She is an amazing advocate for our students and always taps into the strengths of our students.
Nicole is a natural leader on the Greenwood Special Education team and makes more than the average number of decisions each day. She’s positive, knows our students deeply, and is diligent with data tracking. She dedicates every second of the
school day to creating a positive learning environment for our students. She is always willing to help and collaborate with staff.
Nicole has high expectations for our students while also being in tune with how our students are meeting their basic needs. Similarly, Nicole consistently supports the team of Resource teachers, SPED paras, and general education teachers so that
they are able to meet their needs and help our students be successful. Her dedication to doing this hard work is truly
inspiring.
A whole host of caring comments, specific examples, and special memories was shared by the Greenwood team about Mrs. Semler. But suffice it to say, she will represent our entire school district incredibly well as “November’s Employee of the
Month.”