PBIS has announced the second Staff Member and Students of the Month for the month of September.
AP language and American literature teacher Lela Crowder nominated head custodian Tri Ha as September’s Staff Member of the Month. He was recognized for his tireless work maintaining the school facilities and supporting classroom updates.
“He’s the hardest working person in the school,” Crowder said. “And he deserves praise and recognition.”
Other staff members nominated were English teacher and Department Chair Jillian Bowen, mathematics teacher Tony Kluemper, paraprofessionals Jamila Evelyn and Eli Garcia. Science teacher Amy Hintoe was also recognized, alongside culinary arts instructor Adriah Williams and assistant principal Brandi Meeks.
Mathematics teacher Heather McNally nominated junior Emma Putzu as September’s Upperclassman of the Month. Putzu was recognized for her dedication in her studies regardless of a language barrier.
“She is doing an amazing job learning everything, learning the culture, learning the math, when English is her second language,” McNally said. “She has a super-high average. I’m just really proud of her.”
Other upperclassmen nominated were juniors Alexandra Bowe, Kaylie Comiskey, and Sonny Wilmarth, along with seniors Madalynn Johnson, Alexa Berger, and Bryson Keeny.
English teacher Whitney Shoemaker nominated freshman Ethan Eden as September’s Underclassman of the Month. Eden is being acknowledged for his selflessness and commitment.
“He’s always participating in class and getting his work done to a good degree,” Shoemaker said. “He’ll add to the class and help out, so he’s a standout.”
Other underclassmen nominated were freshmen Nolan Chatham, Allie McDowell, and Damari Reeves-Hawes, along with sophomore Kristen Ware.
Each month, science teacher and PBIS coach Samantha Krage shares a nomination link with the staff, inviting them to recognize teachers and students who demonstrate outstanding character. The PBIS committee, made up of Krage and fellow staff members, reviews the submissions and selects the Staff Member and Students of the Month.