Position: School Social Worker
School: Momence Junior High School
School District: Momence Community Unit School District #1
City, State: Momence, IL
Erica Ohlendorf was nominated by her colleague, Joline Pettit.
"Erica is an amazing social worker in our district. She goes out of her way each and every day to give our students and staff everything they need to succeed," said Pettit. "Erica has brought in multiple outside sources for mental health, SEL, suicide prevention, and sexual abuse education for students and staff. She is one of the nicest individuals I have ever met. I know she is always going to give the students a smile for their face, a loving heart, and an understanding voice."
"Not only does Erica do all of these things for our students, but she does them for staff members, as well. She is one of our biggest cheerleaders in all we do and is always there for support. Erica is truly a LifeChanger," said Pettit.