
Du Quoin CUSD 300
Presents Educator of the Month Awards for February 2023
The Educator of the Month program is designed to recognize employees who: put others first; go above and beyond to make a difference in their role; carry out each day with a positive attitude and strong work ethic and demonstrate innovation, creativity, and passion for their job. There were many great nominations making the selection incredibly tough. Amazing things happening across the district and this highlights just a snapshot of all the reasons to be proud.
Please join us in congratulating the following employees on being awarded employee of the month for Februray. Congratulations to Mandie Davis, Hannah Sims and Haley Stanton. They each received a certificate of recognition, Alongi's gift card, DQ swag filled with candy and balloons!
Awesome work Mandie Davis!
Mandie has taken on so many secondary responsibilities that help our school. She supports the After School program by making her expertise available for a grade level position every year. All this while studying to become a behavior specialist for our district. We are so lucky to have her on our faculty! Our family has been lucky and blessed to have Mrs. Davis teach our children and she will forever leave a lasting impression on them and our family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤️ ~ Nominated by Heather Bookstaver, Anonymous, and a DES parent
Congrats to You Hannah Sims
Mrs. Sims has taken on several duties all because she wanted those activities to be available to students. Like many other DHS staff, she considers these opportunities important and does what is best for students. he never ties of the extra work recently organizing a trip to the Fox Theatre to watch Les Misérables, knowing the incredible experience it would be for our students. DHS is lucky to have Hannah Sims as part of our staff! ~ Nominated by Liz Fisher, Anonymous and Rebekah Dunavan
Way to be an Education Rock Star! Haley Stanton
Haley brings a light to the classroom that compares to no other. She is able to change a kid's day by just talking to them for a minute or two. She has always given her best to us teachers and students. She puts the kids first and is always thinking about how to best meet students needs. Haley is an awesome person to learn from and look up to! ~ Nominated by Anonymous and Katrina Lance
Nominations for March Employee of the Month is open until Friday, March 24 for three new awardees. The nomination form can be accessed on the district website above and selecting Educator of the Month!