"I loved being here for 30 years. It’s been a great place to work, and I’ve met some of the best people in my life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything."

"The favorite part that I have in the role is being able to blend all of the different administrative roles from my love of history to working with kids and also working with teachers."

"The dedication, the love, the caring, the teamwork, I’ve never seen anything like it. The people here are just incredibly committed to kids."

"People have these presumptions that our students are, or are not, not able to do things. We're showing them, they can, they will, and they do."

"When everybody works together for the same reason, it impacts the child's life immensely. I think families know we want what's best for the kids and they love that we're doing it."

"Getting to know my students and working with a student directly, is one of the things I like most about the job. A lot of people will talk about not liking their jobs, and it's hard not to like my job."

"I work for a district that supports us in the arts department and we can pass along the vital experience in arts that all kids deserve and need. I'm grateful for that every day."

"It's the little things that the kids do that make me feel like I'm making a difference."

"In the moment you just know you're doing a job. They say thank you and you think, maybe I really do have an impact on these students' lives. That simple thank you and kind gesture keeps me going."

"It’s people like Dr. (James) Jackson, like Mr. (Joseph) Corr and of course the fine teachers throughout my 24 years of teaching. It’s the people. And then of course there’s always the kids. They come into class. They’re smiling, they’re happy, keeping that momentum going."

"I’ve worked in three different buildings and always had wonderful experiences with people and each community. Being supportive of making a plan and having a good conversation about what is best for each child. It feels like a second home."

"The community has always been so kind and welcoming. It has helped me grow. When everything was new and I was nervous, there were always people willing to help, sit down, listen, and chat with me and help me figure out solutions."

"Our district always is willing to adapt and change and it’s always for the kids' best interest… Every year you come in as a teacher and there’s always a new point of emphasis. It’s just a really supportive place and I can’t imagine being anywhere else."

“The people that I work with–my team, my special education team, the people in the FACS department and the whole Career & Technical Education department–are totally supportive of each other. They’re like a family, I love them.”

“Helping the kids, teaching the kids. Talking to the kids - it’s just fun and all about being a people person. It’s a very rewarding job, because it benefits the kids.”

“Bringing a smile to a kid's face is the most rewarding thing anyone can do. In a school educational environment, it is the best. If you can make someone's day, it goes a long way. Being a safety monitor, I take pride in keeping everyone safe. These kids are my kids too"