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Congratulations to the following winners for Employee of the Month!

Sioux Falls Children’s Home campus:

Gretchen Erickson: Our unit recently had a day where we were super short staffed due to staff illness. On top of it, it was the day after a big snow storm! Gretchen jumped into action and came in to help out our unit! She even commented that she was ready to walk here, if needed! Her willingness to help out and make sure that we were covered, all with a positive attitude, was so very appreciated! Thank you so much Gretchen!!!
~ Nominated by Nici Petrich

Jami Scoggins: Jami is our go to person for all Paylocity questions. I appreciate her willingness to take the time to help us with issues that come up with Paylocity. I know there have been issues with the new system. Jami's attention to detail in all things payroll means she is doing great job keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you Jami for keeping our paychecks accurate!
~ Nominated by Janice Lee

Sam Singer: Thank you Sam for serving on the Christmas Program committee this year. Just knowing you were there for support and consultation every step of the way helped me, and thus the children, feel calm, cool, and collected. Furthermore, you touched us all with your beautiful guitar accompaniment. YOU CAN DO IT ALL! You are a forever gift to every single person at CHS.
~ Nominated by Wendy Ensz

Black Hills Children’s Home campus:

Rachel Kraft: Continuously showing hard work through all of the hardships presented. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without her.
~ Nominated by LexyJo Deneke

Abby Sharp: This team has been doing tremendous work in getting wonderful activities and gifts set up for the kids in our care. We just had our Christmas Party on campus and all of the kids looked so good in their outfits. This team worked hard in getting all of those outfits for the kids and I have seen kids wearing those outfits since they got them. This team also delivery all of the gifts for these kids and they have it all organized so it helps the Residential Treatment Counselors know what gifts go to which child. They are an amazing part of our team and make this time of year a wonderful experience for the kids. Way to Go!!

~ Nominated by Freddy Maseman

Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety:

Mel Boehrns: Mel B came in for her 4-hour BB shift and after realizing that we were short a couple of staff members on top of having a very busy day with crisis calls and drop ins, offered to stay to help. Not only did she serve lunch and clean up around shelter, but she even did her first drop in/intake! Way to go Mel you worked tenaciously and proved how much better we are together!

~ Nominated by Gwen Betz

Sioux Falls Children’s Home Campus Nominees

• Blake Bennett
• Breckin Steilen
• Brian Mack
• Dawn Endsley
• Gretchen Erickson
• Jami Scoggins
• Kayla Siemonsma
• Kris Evans
• Lisa Russell
• Peter Fixsel
• Rachael Kayser
• Sam Singer
• Sarah Crager
• Tammy Johnke

Black Hills Children's Home Campus Nominees

• Rachel Kraft
• Abby Sharp
• Joselyn Haines
• Theresa Schreiner

Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety Nominees

• Stacy Goss
• Jenica Faal
• Mel Boehrns 
• Polly Hooks 
• Donna Traut 
• Meagan Te Slaa
• Gwen Betz 
• Kobi Ringling 
• Jenica Faal 
• Melissa Edman