Carolyn GreifCarolyn Greif, administrative assistant/secretary to the principal at Merton Williams Middle School, and Karen Jones, counseling secretary at Northwood Elementary School, were both named School-Related Professional (SRP) of the Year at the staff convocation at Hilton High School on September 4.
An employee of the district for the past 18 years, Greif started her career at Hilton in what was then known as the West Avenue Primary School working in the library and main office. For the past nine years, she’s been described as “the heart and soul of Merton Williams.” Those who nominated her for the award wrote that Greif has an ability to multitask that is second to none, that she is willing to complete any task at hand and will drop everything for a colleague.
“I’d like to thank the staff at Merton Williams. It is a great place to work and we are all one big family,” said Greif.
Karen JonesKaren Jones has worked in the Counseling Office at Northwood Elementary for the past nine years. She is described as someone with exemplary interpersonal skills, creating and fostering positive relationships with parents, students, co-workers, and community members.
“This is definitely a district where the student comes first,” said Jones. “It is evident, encouraged and recognized that everyone is a part of that student’s learning regardless of his or her title.”
The other finalist were: Charlene Bowen, High School Copy Center clerk; Lynn Christodaro, computer support assistant; Janet Mawhinney, Help Desk dispatcher; Kathy Neefe, Village Elementary teaching assistant; Lynn Sarratori, Quest Elementary health aide; and Cindy Ward, Quest teaching assistant.
The SRP of the Year Award is presented to a staff member who displays exceptional skill and dedication on the job and promotes positive relationships with parents, students, co-workers and the community. Recipients receive an “Outstanding Employee Award” certificate and a pin to recognize their achievements.
