Heather Chenel
Position: K-5 ESE Resource Teacher and LEA Facilitator
School: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
School District: Polk County Public Schools
City, State: Davenport, FL
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Heather Chenel was nominated by a colleague, Dottie Trapnell.
"It is my honor to nominate Heather Chenel for the LifeChanger of the Year Award. Heather has made a truly remarkable difference in our students' lives and in the overall culture of our school. Her leadership, professionalism, and compassion have created an atmosphere where every child feels supported and included. As our ESE advocate and LEA facilitator, Heather has been instrumental in transforming our school into a fully inclusive learning environment. Through her vision and dedication, students with exceptionalities are now learning alongside their peers in general education classrooms, benefiting from a community of understanding and collaboration. She works tirelessly to ensure that students are appropriately placed and that ESE teachers are matched with the students they can best serve. Beyond her work with ESE, Heather has also revitalized our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), ensuring that students who need extra help, even unrelated to ESE, will receive timely and effective interventions. Heather has personally struggled with her health, yet she comes to school and leads with heart and purpose each day. I admire the work she does and can say that I could not do my job without her," said Trapnell.
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Heather, your family is so proud of all the lives you have positively impacted through your tireless support of special needs students and parents. Your dedication as an educator, coach, and friend has helped so many in our community. And, you do this without asking for anything in return. We love you and are thankful for all you do.
Thank you for all you do!
Heather is absolutely amazing. What she has done for my child and all the other RGSA kids is awesome. She cares so much and helps everyone she can. Thank you Heather!
I am proud to nominate Heather Chenel, our K–5 ESE Resource Teacher and LEA Facilitator, for the Life Changer of the Year Award. Heather is an exceptional advocate for students with exceptional needs, ensuring every IEP, service, and support is delivered with accuracy, integrity, and care. Her guidance helps teachers navigate complex processes with confidence. Heather consistently goes above and beyond to ensure each child receives what they need to thrive. Her dedication and expertise make her a true life-changer for our students and school community.
Heather is exceptional at what she does. She knows how to support students, parents, and teachers with remarkable skill, and she does it with ease! She always shares insightful advice when you need it, and it often feels like she has an answer for everything. Not only she is a tremendous asset to our ESE department, but also she has dedicated countless hours to cheerleading. Her strength and determination are truly inspiring to all of us, and I’m so glad she is being recognized for her well-deserved dedication.
I've been working at RGSA closed to 6 years now, I've seen her work and she's amazing at what she does. Mrs. Chenel has made an impact in a lot of our student's lives and their parents as well. She's a hard-working and courageous woman; I admire her very much. Thank you for a making a difference, you're one of a kind. Thank you!!!
I have worked with Heather in second grade for many years. I now work with Heather in the MTSS program. She has been an advocate for so many over the years and has made a difference in countless students lives. She knows her job and loves what she does! She doesn’t let anything get in her way when it comes to student’s rights.
Mrs. Chenel and I have collaborated at Ridgeview Academy for many years. I am grateful for the dedication and hard work Mrs. Chenel has displayed. The significant impact she has on our elementary campus is undeniable, changing the lives of every "little" one. By giving her time and support, she has certainly laid the groundwork for our students to one day give back to their own community. I sincerely enjoy the opportunity to work with her; it's truly a privilege.
