2026 Excel Award Recipients
Community education and intergenerational programming
Sweetheart Dance event success and social impact
Good in the Hood partnership with ISD 622
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District Affirms ECFE Program's Foundational Value
Lifelong learning and senior engagement
Employee recognition and awards
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
Seniors are just looking for a tiny connection... Just a little interaction.
We kind of get to be the answer to someone's prayers.
They are the iPhone generation and so when there's a little timidity... immediately go to the phones.
People (7)
Nicole PriceStaff memberWorks at Gladstone; former parent volunteer coordinator at Coward Elementary.
1 quote
Works at Gladstone; former parent volunteer coordinator at Coward Elementary.
“You really bring the sunshine.”
A senior visitor at Gladstone said this to her while leaving.
Susan EyerStaff member32-year district employee; works with kindergarteners and in the lunchroom.
32-year district employee; works with kindergarteners and in the lunchroom.
Reverend Shawn MorrisonExecutive DirectorCoordinates food distribution and community partnerships with ISD 622.
1 quote
Coordinates food distribution and community partnerships with ISD 622.
“We're really proud to be a part of this.”
Reflecting on the partnership with ISD 622.
Emily Nelson10th grade counselorOversees National Honor Society interactions with senior citizens.
Oversees National Honor Society interactions with senior citizens.
Katie DoctorPhysical education teacherSupervises student-senior interactions during events.
Supervises student-senior interactions during events.
LidelinaStudent / Server74-year-old immigrant from the Philippines; studies English and computer skills.
74-year-old immigrant from the Philippines; studies English and computer skills.
Tracy TessierProgram Coordinator32-year district veteran; oversees early childhood education.
32-year district veteran; oversees early childhood education.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Sweetheart Dance at Gladstone
- Ongoing ECFE programs at Gladstone