Great Employees

By Robert E. Jensen
The Desert Independent

January 15, 2010

BLYTHE, Calif – At the recent PVUSD Board meeting there were a number of people who were recognized for going above and beyond their meager job descriptions.   These individuals were chosen by last year’s candidates and will be in the running for the 2010 Outstanding Educator of the Year.

In order of appearance, these honorees were:

Laura Matthews – An English Language “Coach”.

Jeremy James – Principal of the new Felix J. Appleby Elementary School.

Sandra Birmingham – District Office Confidential Secretary II

Marty Braden – Director of Facilities and Operations

Chris (Wilma) Howard – PVVHS Cafeteria Cook and previous Bus Driver

Also introduced by HR Director Bob Bilek was Ben Tackett as the classified Employee of the Month for January 2010.  Mr. Tackett was selected by the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee (SAC) from nomination submitted from the entire district.