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References: Elementary Educator

Ruth Hirschkorn
Paraprofessional,
Desert Springs Elementary
18178 Santa Ana Avenue, Nampa, ID 83687
Phone: (208)466-1555
Email: ruth.hirschkorn@vallivue.org

Association: I have known Ruth for over four years. We collaborated on lesson plans for our Extended
Kindergarten classes, and continue to work together as Paraprofessionals.

Sara Ward
Principle,
Desert Springs Elementary
18178 Santa Ana Avenue, Nampa, Id 83687
Phone: (208)466-1555
Email: sara.ward@vallivue.org

Association: I have known Sara for over four years and is the current principle at Desert Springs. Sara
served as my vice principle in the 2017-2018 school year and in the 2018-2019 school year was
promoted to principle. We collaborate frequently with how things are going within the classrooms I help
in.

Cassie Knigge
Audit Associate
Eide Bailly,
877 W Main at #800, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208)249-4038
Email: cknigge@eidebailly.com

Association: I have known Cassie for over twenty years. We grew up together as best friends and
neighbors and continue to be best friends today. We both worked together at Kohl’s for two years, and I
trained her in the job duties. She knows and understands me better than anyone.