Nebo names Classified Employees of the Year
up as the gingerbread man for Christmas. in banners, pompoms, rugs and pictures to He is known for coordinating the Reading promote a team approach to healthy eating Nebo School District has named its Rodeo for our students in the summer. Mr. and creating a win-win situation. Students Classified Employees of the Year. They Goudy is so kind and helpful and makes were treated to food samples, visits from are as follows: others feel special. He has a beautiful soul team mascots, visits from athletes and
RaeAnn Nelson and finds time for positive interaction with contests with great prizes. Patti encourages Educational Technician the students and staff and makes Santaquin students to try a rainbow of foods and Riverview Elementary School Elementary feel warm and inviting.” hosts activities and events to inspire students “RaeAnn is the Faye Fuller to eat their fruits and veggies. Patti music planning Special Education Services demonstrates the Leader in Me in the time technician Payson Junior High School lunchroom. at Riverview Elementary. “Every day, Faye “Patty also had an extremely tough time She does goes above and beyond throwing food away each day. In fact, she an amazing job working with cringed at the sight of it. She went to work and often comes in students with significantdisabilities. and developed the first food-sharing station early to help with in Nebo School District. Now, rather extra music for assemblies She accepts every than wasting food, it is being shared with such as assignment given students that are in need.” the Veterans Assembly. to her, even if it is Russell Graham She gathers beyond her comfort Technical Services pictures of veterans zone. She will “Russ is positive that are relatives of students to display acquire the science and kind. He them on the wall. RaeAnn is also our 4-H test beforehand and is always willing coordinator and has over 300 students taking adapt it so students to help, even when 4-H classes. Through this program, with disabilities can take it. Faye goes it is something that RaeAnn helped dozens of families in our with the girls to sewing classes and will he has never attempted district benefit from our food drive. She unpick sewing mistakes. She goes with the before. It provides food to the Nebo Pantry and boys to their PE classes and even runs the is known throughout many turkey dinners to families in need at stairs with them. Faye goes to wood shop the district that Thanksgiving. RaeAnn is instrumental in and comes back dusted with sawdust from Russ is the ‘go to’ our Sub-for-Santa each year. This year she head to toe. No matter the class, Faye has man when it comes gathered gifts for 10 families. She also coordinated helped students engage and learn. Faye’s to data. His technical and gave necessities to students other extraordinary talent is seeing and skills are amazing such as gloves, coats and hats. She gives understanding what motivates a student’s and his interpersonal skills are unparalleled. generously from her own pocket. RaeAnn behavior. For example, last year, we had Even with all his knowledge and fundraises for various clubs and athletics a student who was nonverbal and couldn’t skill in this critical position, his patience in Nebo District and is the coordinator of tell us what he wanted. By watching his and ability to focus on every person and the Elmo Keck Scholarship that has benefittedseniors eyes and behavior, Faye was able to identify project impresses time and time again. He at MMHS, SHHS and SFHS what he needed.” is able to assess needs, prioritize and then for over 15 years.” Patty Maloy completely focus on solving problems.” Andrew Goudy Food Service Clerk Chris Hall
Custodian Cherry Creek Elementary School Secretary Santaquin Elementary School “Patty is proactive Spanish Fork Junior High School “Mr. Goudy and positive “Chris is an brightens everyone’s with creativity and amazing financial day. He is passion. Whoever secretary. Her more than a custodian; thought that a lunch books are perfectly he helps clerk could have balanced. She helps run the school. He such an impact on out wherever needed plows snow early an entire school? and whether it in the morning Patty does just that. is part of her ‘job and even cleans She is constantly description’ or not. snow off the staff’s coming up with But perhaps even car windows. Mr. new ideas for the more notable is her Goudy stops by students. She decorates ability to put others classrooms to see if the lunch room in holiday themes at ease as she patiently anyone needs any help. He assists students and even a sports theme. With Patti’s enthusiasm, listens to the details of individual with their science projects and will dress the lunch room was decorated situations. Maybe it’s the smile that is always Russell Graham Chris Hall found on her face. Perhaps it’s the quiet laugh that easily erupts as she finds the lighter side to almost every situation. Or maybe it’s her easy-going manner that people find so approachable. Even former teachers and administrators often come back just to sit in her office and chat with her to share in her friendship again. Chris is always professional and positive as she interacts with our patrons. Regardless of the mood, moments after others interact with Chris, there is laughter and a happy resolution to the problem. Chris is a true asset.” Patricia Sanborn
Dispatch Transportation “Patricia has one of the hardest jobs in the district. By 5 a.m., she is answering phones and making phone calls to make sure all the bus routes are covered as well as finding subs for those who are ill. She also answers phone calls from parents. If that were not hectic enough, she helps with radios that connect the buses, the office and the mechanics. Trish maintains a calm and professional manner as she answers the radio to help those in need. It’s enough to drive most people mad, but instead she’s cheerful and positive even when she may have to repeat herself several times. Along with all these responsibilities, there are many times she fills in for a sick driver because there is no one else that can drive. Trisha is always positive and cheerful.” Todd Cook Maintenance District Wide “Todd keeps all of our custodial equipment running and in good repair. He never complains and is self-motivated. Nebo never has to worry about him staying busy. Todd is also very meticulous about the equipment and is a wonderful employee.” Patricia Sanborn Todd Cook