2012 Multilevel School Counselor of the Year – Jill McDermott

Maquoketa Valley Community Schools (K-12)

Nominated by Doug Tuetken, Superintendent

• Makes Maquoketa Valley a positive place for students and staff

• Supports have reduced at-risk and drop-out population

• Has reacted to her own children’s health concerns with increased dedication to special needs students as well as all students.

• “Throughout the years in the education business, I have worked with many highly competent individuals… but she has completely surpassed all of my expectations.” (Doug Tuetken, superintendent)