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Nov. 5, 2021
The Support Employee of the Year semifinalists were selected from a group of 139 nominees.
Congratulations to the semifinalists, who were chosen in five categories:
Classroom Support
- Nicola Rishel, Orange Grove Elementary School, Child Development Associate
- Laura Wilhelm, Sutherland Elementary School, Library Media Assistant
- Michelle Alfred, Seminole Middle School, Family and Community Liaison
Maintenance/Safety/Health/Transportation
- Jennifer Reznick, Cypress Woods Elementary School, Licensed Practical Nurse
- Theresa Jeffords, San Jose Elementary School, Licensed Practical Nurse
- Jennifer Miller, Safety Harbor Elementary School, Licensed Practical Nurse
Food Services
- Franja Eastling, Carwise Middle School, Food Service Manager III
- Jodie Gedenberg, Sandy Lane Elementary School, Food Service Manager II
- Clarence Miller, High Point Elementary School, Food Service Manager IV
Plant Operations
- William Hart, Skycrest Elementary School, Head Plant Operator – Elementary
- Edward Wallace, Lakewood Elementary School, Head Plant Operator – Elementary
- Patrick Callahan, Largo Middle School, Plant Operator
Clerical
- Latasha Gilbert, Gibbs High School, Secretary/Bookkeeper
- Barbara Frank, PK-12 Performing Arts Office, Secretary/Bookkeeper
- Angela Dressback, Osceola Fundamental High School, Secretary IV
On Nov. 11, a top winner in each category will be announced. The five finalists will be eligible to become the district's overall 2021-2022 Support Employee of the Year. The overall winner will be nominated as the district’s representative for the Florida School-Related Employee of the Year.
Achieva Credit Union sponsors the district’s Support Employee of the Year recognition program.
