THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAP
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Madonna Madsen For over 20 years, Madonna Madsen has been providing support and love to her students and their families. The owner of Old MacDonald Preschool is being nominated in the Education category for her extraordinary level of commitment
community is not limited to the school district. She is an active volunteer with the Lil’ Cowgirl Program. “She has a talent of making these sessions fun for the girls while enhancing their public speaking. I have had many girls tell me they have benefited from the lessons they learned from her during the Lil’ Cowgirl Clinic,” said nominator Peggy Moorhead.
she has created. Her encouragement is also extended to parents. She continues to be a positive resource and sounding board to families and past students. “Ms. Madonna has an unmatched level of compassion and a deep- seated devotion to help every child she teaches to walk away from her classroom better, brighter, and with more confidence,” said nominator TinaMaria Fernandez YOUTH SERVICES Lisa Frederick Lisa is being recognized for her volunteer work with Girl Scouts. Although she is only in the second year of establishment, her troop is being recognized as Troop of the Year for the western part of the state. She cares for each girl in her troop and has created a fun, safe environment to teach the girls many valuable lessons, the nominator reads. Her troop has been out cleaning up local area parks and donated canned goods to food pantries. Aside from being a troop leader, Lisa is also involved with The Rock Church and donates many hours to help where needed. She is an active member of MOPS and is a
discussion leader.
Mitzi Mueller Children’s librarian Mitzi Mueller has developed many programs through the North Platte Public Library. Mitzi always makes a connection to the children who come to the library, according to the nomination. From the time they are born, her programs introduce them to the joy of reading. Some programs she has developed and is passionate about include gift bags to new babies, Wee Read for children under age 3, weekly storytime for children ages 3 through kindergarten and the Summer Reading Program. She works closely with the Kids Klub to provide new programs for that group. Mitzi reads, sings songs and plays games with the children who attend programs or visit the library. She has a knack for learning everything she can about the children who walk through the library doors, from their names to their interests. She makes children feel important by stopping any project she is working on to help them find the perfect book and focusing on them.
to those who have attended her preschool. She provides
students with guidance to develop relationships, empowers them to navigate their emotions and allows them to feel safe in the environment
Mitzi can also been seen
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