Vanessa Harding, Finance

Linda Lee, Walker Elementary

Michelle Branham, Painted Sky

It has been a great incentive to further my education and finish my degree. I have been able to advance in my position with the district, with more opportunities once my degree is complete. I recommend the program to all classified staff, as it's a great way to keep your mind fresh and up to date with the frequent changes in technology and any business environment. It's also a great conversation piece with students to show them the value of post-secondary education.

The Classified Credits program that Amphi provides has encouraged me to go back to school to further my skill set in both the Spanish and ASL languages which has helped me in the past to make some of our families here at Walker Elementary feel understood and valued, I believe, by making them more comfortable communicating. I appreciate the added benefit of having an additional amount of income provided annually. I still have the equivalent of twelve credits to apply for and the process, even though in the beginning it felt overwhelming, is well worth the effort. I an thankful that Amphi still continues to offer this opportunity with all the budget challenges we have been facing this past decade.

I became an Amphi employee while I was in school working towards my teacher certification. The benefits I received, as a benefits eligible classified employee, were amazing. One of the perks was the Classified Salary Credit Program. This benefit reimburses employees $31.26 per credit. I worked, went to school, and once a year my employer sent me a check to reimburse me for a portion of my tuition. It was fantastic! I started with Amphi as a classified employee and with the district's financial support, and a lot of hard work on my part, I am now a certified teacher. Thank you Amphi!