Sterling Silver Award
Natalie Keim
Student Success Navigator for Career & Technical Education - Trades and Industry Division
Employee of the Month
"Nat is one of most student-centric employees I have worked with at NIC. Always does whatever she can to get the students what they need. She is also a joy to work with." - Kurt Kimberling, Machine Technology Associate Professor - Trades and Industry Division
"Natalie's drive and perseverance to support Parker Center students has been a key part of student success for students in the MDET program." - Alex Woodmansee, Assistant Professor - Mechanical Design & Engineering Techno - Trades and Industry Division
"A breath of fresh air. She has an energetic, positive, enthusiastic, "get it done", personality, that is infectious. Upon her arrival at the Parker Career Technical Education Center, she immediately became part of the team ... part of the family. Reliable, pragmatic, and enjoyable to work with. An asset for the Parker family. An asset for our students." - Mark Magill, Automotive Technology Professor - Trades and Industry Division
"I am nominating Natalie Keim for the Sterling Silver Employee of the Month award. Natalie started in her present position at the Parker building as an advisor for Trades and Industry in May 2022 and fit right in immediately. She is such an asset to the Trades programs and is very student oriented. She not only wrangles the students here into shape but also the instructors by going above and beyond daily! Natalie is a pleasure to work with; kind, considerate, knowledgeable, dedicated, and so very helpful to everyone. She relates to the students and puts them at ease, going from "Mom" mode to "Don't leave and break up with me"; and always with a smile on her face. She makes everyone feel special and will always make time for you. Natalie is one in a million and we are so lucky to have her!" - Annette Griffard, Administrative Assistant - Trades and Industry Division
"I could write enough wonderful things about Natalie to fill all the books in the Molstead Library AND IT STILL WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH to fully capture how amazing she is. Natalie is one of the kindest and most caring humans I've ever met and she treats all of her students with the utmost respect and professionalism. She is willing to help anyone at the drop of a hat, and she goes well above and beyond to ensure her students are taken care of. I feel so blessed to call her my friend and colleague." - Elli Oba, Marketing & Events Coordinator - Communications and Marketing
"It is my pleasure and privilege to nominate Natalie Keim for the North Idaho College Sterling Silver Employee of the Month award. Natalie is the Career and Technical Education Student Success Navigator (advisor) for the Trades and Industry Division. Natalie advises every student and potential student that enters every T & I program and is such a key contributor to the enrollment and success of each student. Natalie works tirelessly meeting with prospective students, parents, and current students and her passion is unparalleled. She is oftentimes the first one to work and constantly strives to improve processes for a more seamless experience for students. She is truly a shining star at NIC and exemplifies the heart and passion everyone can aspire to." - Doug Anderson, Interim Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education/Division Chair, Trades & Industry - Trades and Industry Division
"Natalie transitioned to the CTE team last fall and hit the ground running. She is an all-around great fit in terms of working with the students and staff. She has a great attitude and is a supportive team member. It is a pleasure to work with her." - Kelly Nolan, Student Success Navigator for Business and Professional Programs - Career and Technical Professional Programs
"I would like to nominate Natalie Keim for the Sterling Silver Award. I cannot say enough good things about Natalie!! She cares for EVERYONE whether they are students, faculty, or her teammates in the office. She keeps everyone around her positive and upbuilt and always has a smile on her face! I appreciate how much she is devoted to her job and the students she helps, she genuinely loves her job and it shows! I feel SO happy she is part of our team here at Parker and we get to spend our days with her!" - Elisha Stoneback, Office Assistant - Trades and Industry Division
"Natalie spends a lot of time helping our students be successful. It is not a one-time event for her. She is one of the first people students make contact with and she continually checks up on them throughout the year. She has an open door and is constantly having students come through it sharing their struggles AND successes. She takes it all in stride. She has a great attitude and is a great addition to the Parker team." - Myia Lackey, Senior Administrative Assistant - Trades and Industry Division
