At ESS, our strength lies in our phenomenal team, and we’re proud to recognize those who lead by example. Each month, our partner school districts submit glowing reviews of our employees, from which we select four employees of the month. We believe in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our team members who go above and beyond in their roles. We are thrilled to recognize our September Employees of the Month!
Christy Whitlock
Trumann School District, AR
Christy Whitlock was nominated nine times this month by colleagues from Trumann Pre-K, who all praised her for being dependable and going above and beyond.
Neely Blagg, lead teacher, wrote: “Mrs. Christy goes above and beyond for our students whenever she is here. She is dependable, helpful, and comes to work every single time she’s asked. We couldn’t do it without her!!”
Lorrie Conatser, CDA Paraprofessional, wrote: “Christy is always ready to work at a moment’s notice! She is very helpful in the classroom with anything she is asked to do.”
April Smallman, teacher, wrote: “Mrs. Christy is always super helpful in any classroom she substitutes. Our students adore Mrs. Christy as well! She is a very dependable and hard worker!”
Mattie Blasingame, Pre-K teacher, wrote: “Christy is always willing to fill in when needed. She will complete any task she is asked to do without question. She also gets along well with other staff members. We enjoy having her as a part of our team when she is with us.”
SherryBeth Taylor, Secretary, wrote: “Mrs. Christy Whitlock has always been a very dependable substitute. She is very nurturing and compassionate and does a wonderful job when working with our students. Mrs. Christy is also very professional in dress and representing herself on our campus. Each of our staff members enjoys working with her. She is very reliable and always on time. I feel she is an outstanding candidate for employee of the month.”
Kim Forbus, Secretary, wrote: “Christy is very dependable and compassionate with our students. She is very reliable and always on time. Our parents really enjoy having her as a substitute teacher here at our Pre-K. I feel Mrs. Whitlock would be a great candidate for employee of the month.”
Christy Short, CDA Paraprofessional, wrote: “She never fails to answer her phone, always shows up when needed, is very dependable, and the kids and employees all love her.”
Haley Jones, Paraprofessional, wrote: “She is awesome!”
Casey Stevens, teacher, wrote: “She always shows up when needed.”
Jamie Gilley
Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
Jamie Gilley was nominated by Monica Malen, Assistant Principal at Conrad Schools of Science, who wrote: “I would like to nominate Jamie Gilley for Employee of the Month. While filling in for our librarian, she has gone above and beyond to ensure our students can access the necessary technology. She has taken the initiative to assist with Chromebook issues by contacting the help desk and coordinating with IT to fix devices quickly and get them back into students’ hands. Her attention to detail in managing Chromebook loaning has been crucial in ensuring students stay caught up on their schoolwork.
In addition to her technical support, Jamie has consistently demonstrated a positive attitude and a willingness to lend a hand wherever needed. She is an incredible asset to our school community, and her dedication truly makes a difference. I believe she is more than deserving of this recognition.”
Gladys Ramsdell
Mansfield ISD, TX
Gladys Ramsdell was nominated by Tina Knott, Secretary to the Principal at Elizabeth Smith Academy, who wrote: “Gladys subs almost every day at Elizabeth Smith Academy. She is flexible and changes sub jobs when asked with absolutely no complaints. She can sub in EVERY position at our school: aide, teacher, SPED, etc. She can handle any class with no issues and cover any of these positions. She has been doing this for over five years straight. It is time that she is an employee of the month.”
Shaunita Edwards
Roanoke City Public Schools, VA
Shaunita Edwards was nominated by Brenda Russ, Principal at Round Hill Elementary School, who wrote: “Miss Edwards has been phenomenal. She is the first building-based sub in three years who came to our back-to-school night and literally just jumped right in. Miss Edwards is very eager to help and support. Additionally, she has a very contagious positive attitude. She has been a great addition; I just wanted to ensure ESS knew that. Thank you!”