Nanette Duncan "Together, educating every student for lifelong success!" Each and every day she is this mission and vision statement. "Together," 34 years, from 1989 to 2023; a career that exemplifies this statement for student(s)/families, and her community. A career, serving 14 Sped teachers, serving 100's of students, within: Resource, Self-Contained, and the Structured Autistic Program. During the Covid epidemic she dropped off weekly materials to Special Education students to their homes and provided after school tutoring to Sped/Gen Ed students, for 1 1 /2 hrs., 4 days a week (M-Th). These are two examples amongst so many, demonstrating her strong commitment to providing quality services to students with disabilities and supporting her district's mission statement. A graduate herself from the school district she's made a career in. Personally, raising 3 children that are successful adults. A daughter and two sons. Her daughter earned a scholarship to play soccer in Washington state, tragically lost her life in Seattle while jogging. Her two sons, one an educator in Washington, received a football scholarship to play in Montana, and the other is employed in the HVAC industry. Whether personally, or professionally, she's had a positive impact on the lives of those around her. A strong commitment to providing quality services, passionate about providing the best support possible for students and in working with school district staff to achieve these goals. She's worked with teachers, other paraeducators, community members to help students with disabilities access and make progress in their education. Throughout her career she has supported student(s) ability to remain in the educational environment they would be in if they did not have a disability. "Together, educating every student for lifelong success," sums up the positive impact she's had throughout her career serving student(s), and her community.
