'A community engagement initiative of Galesburg CUSD 205.
From the Office of Dr. John Asplund, Superintendent
Galesburg CUSD 205
To the members of the Galesburg CUSD #205 community:
Thank you for taking the time to read our second issue of the Silver Streak. We are proud of our students and staff, and I am confident that, through these stories, you can easily see that we have great people spread all throughout our district and community.
In this issue, you get to meet some very talented students who come from different backgrounds and who have different goals in life. These students have thrived in our schools and in their various areas of competition. That is a credit to the students, their families, and all the other people who have supported them along their journeys.
The same can be said for our staff, who are highlighted in this issue. Many of them are products of District 205 themselves. They returned to give back to help raise future generations of Silver Streaks. And some of our staff did not grow up here, but have also left an indelible mark on both the district and the children they have served and will continue to serve.
We feel so blessed to have this opportunity to showcase some of our best and brightest. I hope you enjoy the stories that highlight just how special these people are.
With gratitude,
Dr. John Asplund
Superintendent, Galesburg CUSD 205
Lorie Larsen: Both Sides of the Stethoscope
The Quiet Precision of Liam Dilley
Taking Flight: Aizlee Aloft
Quick on the Buzzer: Silas Descalzo and the Thrill of Scholastic Bowl
People First: How Galesburg HR is Redefining Recruitment and Retention
Keisha Cares: Carrying the Spirit of Community Forward
Finding Joy in the Journey: Kristin Fox and Her Colleagues Bring Learning to Life Through Play
Gloria Clayton’s Life of Service: The Steady Strength and Heart of a Paraprofessional
Giving Voice: How Tara Krisher Helps Students Find the Power of Communication
Coaching Beyond the Field: Shawn Hickey’s Commitment to the Strength of Galesburg’s Rising Generation
Building More Than Houses: Caleb Claeys Finds His Future in the Trades
Beyond the Test: How AP Courses Shape Students for Life
A Galesburg Life, Taught with Heart
Where Confidence is Cooked from Scratch
The Home Team Advantage
The Foundation Builder
Skills, Confidence, and Coffee: Randi Grodjesk’s Real-World Curriculum
The Hallway Hero
Straight to the Heart
Conducting Something Bigger
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Teaching Science Like It Matters—Because It Does
The Science of Belonging
From Grandma's Kitchen to Feeding Thousands: Sandra Taylor's 20-Year Labor of Love
