Geminus Head Start Employees of the Month –Continued
with a parent and helped them receive benefits that had previously been denied. Milagros is dedicated to her job and the families that she services. I have worked with Ms. Vasquez over the past three years, and her love and compassion for the families has never waivered. She knows all the children by name and never fails to hug them and tell them she loves them. I believe that Milagros has been an excellent example, and I am proud to call her my co-worker.
April 2012 — Chiana Goodlett St. Mary’s Head Start In light of recent changes to our program, my first task was to identify which staff would be the most helpful, proactive and supportive in making the change process as smooth as possible. Mrs. Goodlett (aka “Mayor” Goodlett) has been a truly valuable resource to me throughout the transition. Mrs. Goodlett has exceeded my expectations by displaying such personal qualities as:’ Leadership: She and her fellow Family Support Specialists were charged with proactively planning schedules for parent activities, recruiting opportunities, etc. Mrs. Goodlett was the first one to step up and offer suggestions and ideas for these tasks, and was open to suggestions for further planning. Collaborative: By being part of the Miller community, Mrs. Goodlett has utilized her ties to collaborate with other organizations for recruitment purposes, as well as to discover potential resources for the parents at St. Mary’s; this action has allowed me to become more familiar with the families we serve and provides valuable information as to how our site can better meet the needs of the community.
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