Ms. Hakes leaves Aitkin High School
By Sampson Perrine
Posted March 24, 2015
Recently, AHS had to say goodbye to one of its beloved staff members, Ms. Hakes. If you are a student at Aitkin High School, you may know her from her time running the PBIS store, part of the PBIS program that rewards students’ behavior with red tickets that you could cash in for prizes. You also could have heard her gobbling over the intercom to get students’ attention for important announcements. She recently redirected her career and will no longer be working at Aitkin High School.
"After 15 years working for Aitkin Public Schools, it was a very difficult decision to leave. Change is difficult but it can also be very exciting and motivating," Ms. Hakes said.
"I have an opportunity to work with schools nationwide to improve educational opportunities for students across the U.S." she continued. "My new position as a curriculum specialist for Odysseyware will allow me to continue to learn and grow in my profession. I will be working remotely from my home and have the opportunity to travel to schools nationwide."
Ms. Hakes also said that she would miss all the people at AHS, and her favorite memories include the pepfest when Mr. Hopperstad dressed like a girl, and Ms. Grater, Ms. Pearson, Ms. DelZoppo, and Mrs. Kaiser dressed like 'eligible bachelors.'
Ms. Hakes will certainly be missed, and her time spent with Aitkin Public Schools is greatly appreciated. She wanted to give this message to the school students and staff: “Thank you students and staff for making AHS a great place to be. What you do every day positively impacts those around you. Enjoy the rest of the year!”
Posted March 24, 2015
Recently, AHS had to say goodbye to one of its beloved staff members, Ms. Hakes. If you are a student at Aitkin High School, you may know her from her time running the PBIS store, part of the PBIS program that rewards students’ behavior with red tickets that you could cash in for prizes. You also could have heard her gobbling over the intercom to get students’ attention for important announcements. She recently redirected her career and will no longer be working at Aitkin High School.
"After 15 years working for Aitkin Public Schools, it was a very difficult decision to leave. Change is difficult but it can also be very exciting and motivating," Ms. Hakes said.
"I have an opportunity to work with schools nationwide to improve educational opportunities for students across the U.S." she continued. "My new position as a curriculum specialist for Odysseyware will allow me to continue to learn and grow in my profession. I will be working remotely from my home and have the opportunity to travel to schools nationwide."
Ms. Hakes also said that she would miss all the people at AHS, and her favorite memories include the pepfest when Mr. Hopperstad dressed like a girl, and Ms. Grater, Ms. Pearson, Ms. DelZoppo, and Mrs. Kaiser dressed like 'eligible bachelors.'
Ms. Hakes will certainly be missed, and her time spent with Aitkin Public Schools is greatly appreciated. She wanted to give this message to the school students and staff: “Thank you students and staff for making AHS a great place to be. What you do every day positively impacts those around you. Enjoy the rest of the year!”