KNR Covers the Classroom

This year marks a major milestone for Kisling, Nestico & Redick (KNR)—our 20th anniversary. To celebrate, we expanded our annual KNR Covers the Classroom initiative, a program dedicated to supporting Ohio educators as they prepare for a successful school year.

In 2025, KNR fully funded 20 Amazon Wish Lists for K–12 teachers across Ohio, ensuring that supplies were delivered directly into classrooms. From basics like notebooks and markers to unique items like harmonicas and art kits, our goal was to recognize the vital role teachers play in shaping our communities.

“Over the past decade, we’ve surprised teachers with everything from classroom basics to harmonicas and art kits,” said John J. Reagan, Managing Partner at KNR. “This year, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary by going bigger—20 classrooms, 20 chances to say thank you to the teachers who show up for our kids every day.”

Honoring 20 Outstanding Ohio Teachers

Our KNR team traveled across the state to personally surprise 20 incredible teachers, each of whom received 100% of the items on their Amazon classroom Wish List:

• Sharon Tapolcsanyi – Coventry Local Schools (Akron)

• Aleia Kelly – Canfield Local Schools (Akron)

• Brenda Rayfield – St. Patrick of Heatherdowns School (Toledo)

• Rachel Rice – Youngstown Academy of Excellence

• Lisa Taricksa – Breakthrough Public Schools (Cleveland)

• Sarah Wolff – Westerville City Schools (Columbus)

• Cynthia Price – Akron Public Schools

• Tara Lottig – Lakewood City Schools

• Christina McMullen – Akron Public Schools

• Rebecca Miner – Cleveland Metropolitan School District

• Keely Murphy – Worthington City Schools (Columbus)

• Ursula Newcomb – Winterfield Venture Academy (Toledo)

• Isabella Schenking – Trotwood Madison Schools (Dayton)

• Becky Schultz – Saint Ambrose School (Cleveland)

• Brionna McDonald – Trotwood Madison Schools (Dayton)

• Sarah Stanyard – ACLD School & Learning Center (Youngstown)

• Jennifer Harvey – Columbus City Schools

• Tara Colando – Akron Public Schools

• Nikki Neuman – Dayton Public Schools

• Cindy D’Orio – Akron Public Schools

Building Stronger Classrooms, Together

At KNR, we believe that investing in educators is investing in the future of our communities. Through initiatives like KNR Covers the Classroom, we’re proud to help Ohio teachers and students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.