Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Jacoby and Mr. Michael Weller who are Southampton Township Schools Employees of the Month for February.
Ms. Jacoby is a first-year Kindergarten teacher in School #1. In Ms. Jacoby’s nomination it was noted that she makes it her mission for all of her students to have a “wonderful kindergarten experience.” Ms. Jacoby also understands the “importance of keeping the parents in touch with their students throughout the day.”
Ms. Jacoby said, “I am so honored to be named Employee of the Month for February! Being a teacher in this district has been one of the best experiences in my life and I absolutely love coming to work every day to receive the biggest 13 hugs from my students. It has been a pleasure to watch them learn and grow since September and to help them prepare to be successful as they are transitioningto first grade. Thank you to whoever nominated me for this amazing award!”
Mr. Weller is a fourth grade teacher in School #2. He has been teaching in the district for 18 years. He Mr. Weller was nominated for his ability to “cater to each child’s needs” and how he “works as a team player with parents.” Mr. Weller goes “above and beyond to when communicating with children and parents.” It was also noted that Mr. Weller “makes the time at school fun!”
“It's really nice to be recognized in this way. I actually thought Mrs. Bertulis was teasing me when she told me I was employee of the month. I don't know what I did to deserve this. I really do absolutely love this job and I hope that shows in the way I carry myself,” said Mr. Weller.