Leader in Excellence Individual

 
Leader in Excellence District


2025 Individual Winners



Bill Young Executive Director of Information Services
Bill Young  
SMS 2.0
Texas
"Bill Young is a key leader in Grand Prairie ISD’s use of Skyward SMS 2.0, driving significant improvements in data management, enrollment processes, and overall efficiency. As the district’s PEIMS expert, he ensures compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability and federal funding requirements by working closely with principals."

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Mark McKenzie Director of Internal Accounts and Systems
Mark McKenzie  
SMS 2.0
Pennsylvania
"For over a decade, Mark McKenzie has been the secret weapon behind Allentown School District’s success with SMS 2.0. As the district’s Skyward expert, he’s not just solving problems — he’s elevating his entire team’s ability to make smarter, more efficient decisions."

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Liz Martinez Director of Student Information Systems
Liz Martinez  
Qmlativ
Texas
"Liz Martinez has been a pivotal leader in maximizing Skyward’s impact at YES Prep. As the district’s first Director of SIS, Liz has overseen key advancements, including the implementation of Qmlativ during the COVID-19 pandemic, which introduced online forms, wellness tracking, and improved data accessibility for families."

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Matt Cooper Business Analyst
Matt Cooper  
Qmlativ
Texas
"With a focus on efficiency and innovation, Matt Cooper has been instrumental in optimizing Prosper ISD’s use of Qmlativ. One of his notable achievements was redesigning the process for reporting and approving missed time punches by incorporating an online form and dashboard tiles, which sped up the process and eliminated inefficiencies."

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Samantha Hennig Accountant III
Samantha Hennig  
Qmlativ
Texas
"Samantha Hennig, a Business Manager for Region 12, has played a key role in enhancing one district in the region, Mart ISD’s, operations by capitalizing on Qmlativ’s capabilities. Through targeted training and ongoing support, she has significantly improved staff proficiency with the solution, reducing errors and streamlining administrative tasks."

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2025 District Winners



Cornwall-Lebanon School District


Cornwall-Lebanon School District
SMS 2.0
Pennsylvania
"A dedicated user since 2009, Cornwall-Lebanon School District has harnessed SMS 2.0 to enhance data accuracy, streamline staff onboarding, and automate key processes."

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Woodstock Community Unit School District #200


Woodstock Community Unit School District #200
Qmlativ
Illinois
"In the words of Woodstock Community Unit School District #200, Skyward has been nothing short of revolutionary. Since adopting Qmlativ in early 2023, D200 has tackled significant business office challenges in a short time, delivering impressive results that speak volumes about their commitment to efficiency and innovation. "

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Consolidated High School District 230


Consolidated High School District 230
SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ
Illinois
"Migrating to a new system is never easy, but Consolidated High School District 230 (D230) navigated the transition from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ with impressive success, ensuring that leadership remained fully engaged throughout the process."

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Previous Winners


Andrew Thumma Andrew Thumma
Database administrator
Pennsylvania
2024
Audrea Carmack Audrea Carmack
Skyward director
Texas
2024
Juan Martinez Juan Martinez
PEIMS coordinator
Texas
2024
Kathy Tennant Kathy Tennant
Technology integration specialist
Wisconsin
2024
Robin Ballard Robin Ballard
PEIMS coordinator
Texas
2024
Shari Hines Shari Hines
Administrative support
Minnesota
2024
Boerne ISD Boerne ISD
Boerne, TX
Texas
2024
Denali Borough School District Denali Borough School District
Healy, AK
Alaska
2024
School District of New Richmond School District of New Richmond
New Richmond, WI
Wisconsin
2024
Dr. Nicole Jones Dr. Nicole Jones
Director of Employment Services 
Wisconsin
2023
Fadi El-Duweini Fadi El-Duweini
Administrative Systems Coordinator
International
2023
Fayerene Meeks Fayerene Meeks
Finance Supervisor 
Michigan
2023
Kenneth Surma Kenneth Surma
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations
Illinois
2023
Kevin Orton Kevin Orton
IT Manager
Illinois
2023
Kimberley Israel Kimberley Israel
Enterprise Applications Coordinator
Texas
2023
Hartford Union High School Hartford Union High School
Wisconsin
2023
Midlothian Independent School District Midlothian Independent School District
Texas
2023
Brian Adesso Brian Adesso
Director of Business Services 
Wisconsin
2022
Jackie Schreiber Jackie Schreiber
Accounting Manager 
Wisconsin
2022
James Matthews James Matthews
Director of Information Services
Texas
2022
Jennifer Bowers Jennifer Bowers
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Wisconsin
2022
Virginia Schneider Virginia Schneider
Assistant Director of Student Information Systems 
Florida
2022
Mansfield Independent School District 6 Mansfield Independent School District 6
Texas
2022
Mascoutah School District #19 Mascoutah School District #19
Illinois
2022
Char Schoonover Char Schoonover
Registrar and Skyward Specialist
Wisconsin
2021
Diane Austin Diane Austin
Business and Employee Services Personnel Specialist
Wisconsin
2021
Jerri Hauser Jerri Hauser
Administrative Assistant
Wisconsin
2021
Kelly Mitchell Kelly Mitchell
Business Office Specialist
Illinois
2021
Tara Laidley Tara Laidley
Director of Technology
Illinois
2021
Comal ISD Comal ISD
Texas
2021
Princeton Public Schools Princeton Public Schools
Minnesota
2021
Amy Grizzel Amy Grizzel
Software Specialist 
Tennessee
2020
Bailey Conroy  Bailey Conroy
Executive Administrative Assistant 
Illinois
2020
Gloria Hocking Gloria Hocking
PEIMS Coordinator/Qmlativ Liaison 
Texas
2020
Kathy Reynolds Kathy Reynolds
Database Coordinator
Pennsylvania
2020
Scott Herring Scott Herring
Data Support Specialist
Pennsylvania
2020
Glenbrook High School District 225 Glenbrook High School District 225
Illinois
2020
Maryville City Schools Maryville City Schools
Tennessee
2020
Dr. Chad Jones, Ed.D Dr. Chad Jones, Ed.D
Director of Digital Learning
Texas
2019
Georgia Omer Georgia Omer
Curriculum/Skyward TSA
Utah
2019
Tim Howard Tim Howard
School Data Specialist/Programmer
Michigan
2019
Streator Elementary District #44 Streator Elementary District #44
Illinois
2019
Darby West Hernandez Darby West Hernandez
PEIMS Coordinator Stephenville ISD, TX
Texas
2018
Scott Anthony Scott Anthony
Management Information Systems Manager CHSD 230, IL
Illinois
2018
Stephanie Kaack Stephanie Kaack
Data Coordinator Manteno CUSD 5, IL
Illinois
2018
Macon County Schools Macon County Schools
Tennessee
2018
Jacque Deckard Jacque Deckard
Data Management Coordinator Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation, IN
Indiana
2017
Jennifer Dossett Jennifer Dossett
Information System Specialist Alcoa City Schools, TN
Tennessee
2017
Scott Hansen Scott Hansen
Director of Technology and Information Systems Marion County School District, FL
Florida
2017
Birdville ISD Birdville ISD
Texas
2017
Round Lake Area Schools 116 Round Lake Area Schools 116
Illinois
2017
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Michigan
2017
Jeff Bushman Jeff Bushman
Director of Technology Pacelli Catholic Schools, WI
Wisconsin
2016
Michael Heaps Michael Heaps
Support Services Manager Jordan School District, UT
Utah
2016
Sonja Hoskins Sonja Hoskins
Data Services Manager School District of La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin
2016
Center Grove Community School Corp Center Grove Community School Corp
Indiana
2016
Lewisville ISD Lewisville ISD
Texas
2016
Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47
Minnesota
2016
Charles Mikeska Charles Mikeska
Assistant Superintendent West ISD, TX
Texas
2015
John Reiels John Reiels
Director of Technology Nicolet High School, WI
Wisconsin
2015
R.J. Gravel, Ed.D. R.J. Gravel, Ed.D.
Director of Instructional Technology Johnsburg School District 12, IL
Illinois
2015
Deerfield Public Schools 109 Deerfield Public Schools 109
Illinois
2015
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Texas
2015





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