Mr. Henry Mesa, GST Bus Driver and Ms. Miranda Fasler, Kindergartent Teacher were recognized at the October 14th, Board of Education meeting as the October 2016 recipients of the Southampton Employees of the Month program.
Both honorees were nominated by parents of our students. Ms. Fasler was praised for her positive manner and nurturing attitude in teaching her students. Mr. Mesa also known as "Coach" by the students was recognized for maintaining a safe and secure environment when driving and also for creating an enjoyable environment for students when they are on his bus.
Honoring the diligence and dedication to our school district by staff members and service providers is a priority of the Board of Education. Through the Employees of the Month program, staff members and service providers are recognized for their efforts in making Southampton Township Schools an outstanding school district.
Mr. Mesa and Ms. Fasler were selected for recognition based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrating behavior that assists students or other staff.
- Demonstrates a positive and welcoming attitude that fosters a positive learning environment.
- Displays outstanding performance pertaining to their job related responsibilities.
- Works as a “Team Player” in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- Contributes to the school district “above and beyond” expectations of their job.
- Enthusiastically supports the “Mission” of Southampton Township Schools.
During the month of September thirteen (13) staff members were nominated by the school community and selected by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the Board of Education.
The committee included Board of Education members Mrs. Betty Wright, Mrs. Tracy Walker, and Mr. Arnold Harrison. We would like to thank Mrs. Stacey Konopka and Ms. Kristen Kaminski for serving as the parent representatives on the selection committee for the month of October.
As recipients of the award, Mr. Mesa and Ms. Fasler were recognized during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, received an Employee of the Month certificate, a gift card provided via corporate sponsors and /or the Renaissance Program, and are being recognized on the district’s website.
We would like to thank the following community organizations for their sponsorship of the “Employee of the Month Program”:
- Central Lodge #44, Free & Accepted Masons of Vincentown
- Guy W. Doron, Sr. & Jr. American Legion Post #526 of Southampton Township
- Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Vincentown Council #17
Congratulations to Mr. Mesa and Ms. Fasler for a job well done and thank you for the outstanding service they provide to our Southampton School Community.
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