Maquoketa CSD is excited to spotlight Derek Schipper, PE Teacher at Cardinal Elementary. Mr. Schipper empowers students to lead their own learning and has done an excellent job of promoting student leadership within his classroom. He believes that every student can lead!

Kalli saw a need at her building to help students succeed and changed positions to ensure success for students and her building. Her work with the students in her classroom and others' has been phenomenal as students grow in academics and in learning about their emotions.

During the last 2 years, Natalie has worked hard as a leader in and out of cross country. She puts forth everything she has in both practices and meets. Natalie is a great leader for all, she has helped to push her teammates to new personal bests and huge improvements.