November Teachers and Employee of the Month are Selected

Superintendent David Miller and the Wakulla County School Board praises the dedication of the following employees.  Their fresh ideas make a positive difference in the lives of our students.

Marlene Adams, November Teacher of the Month, volunteered in Wakulla Schools ten years before she began her career teaching middle school at Riversprings.  Prior to teaching, Mrs. Adams worked fourteen years in the commercial restaurant and retail construction business.  Mrs. Adams attended elementary school in Germany and then completed high school in Alabama.  She received her Master’s of Education degree from FSU.

“I enjoy the interaction with my students.  They teach me daily.  You could say we learn from each other.  Each day presents me with a smorgasbord of challenges,” states Marlene Adams.  Mrs. Adams uses creativity and all the senses to capture the interest of students in her classroom.

When not busy in the classroom, Mrs. Adams sponsors Student Council, the Chess Club, Relay for Life, S.W.A.T., and the Art Club.  Principal Dod Walker recognizes her contributions as well.  He adds, “Marlene Adams has an outstanding work ethic and is dedicated to her students and fellow teachers.  She spends long hours with extra-curricular duties that benefit our students.  The Riversprings’ Bears salute her above and beyond attitude in her daily approach as a RMS teacher.”

Julie Stanford, Crawfordville Elementary School Teacher and November Teacher of the Month, moved to Wakulla County from Broward County in 2006 when her husband started working on his PhD at FSU.  She was hired by Mrs. English to teach third grade at Crawfordville Elementary School.

Mrs. Stanford was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas graduating from Texas A&M University.  She adds, “My favorite parts of teaching are the kids, the family atmosphere at Crawfordville and the action-packed days.  The kids teach me something new every day, the team I work with has always been supportive, and each day is different.”

Principal Angie Walker notes, “This is Julie’s fourth year at Crawfordville Elementary School.  During those four years, she has taught three different grade levels.  Mrs. Stanford is soft spoken, kind hearted, enthusiastic, dedicated and devoted.  Her students love her, her parents are thankful for her and her peers admire her.  Her classroom is engaging with students moving from center to center with purpose.  The students’ enthusiasm mirrors the enthusiasm of their teacher.  Mrs. Stanford is an inspiration to all of us.  Her daily actions demonstrate the importance of letting the students know you love them, w you care, that school is important and hat learning can be fun.”

Mrs. Stanford contributes to the school as a Relay for Life committee member.

Julie Henderson, the November Employee of the Month, has been working as a bus driver and bus attendant with the Wakulla County School District for twenty years.  Ms. Henderson began her transportation career helping with the delivery of special needs students to Gretchen Everhart in Leon County.
 With roots deep in Wakulla County, Julie grew up in and attended school in Sopchoppy and later graduated from Wakulla High School.  Ms. Henderson reflects on the great role models she had as a child, Theo and Marian Rudd.  She said, “I really like Mr. and Mrs. Rudd.  They were always kind to me.  At first, driving a bus was difficult.  But I soon learned that, for the most part, the parents in Wakulla County support us.  I want to take this opportunity to thank all parents that talk to their children about being good riders on our school buses.  That makes our jobs much easier and less stressful.”

Transportation Coordinator Pat Jones adds, “Ms. Henderson is an outstanding employee.  She is willing to go the extra mile to make student transportation enjoyable and safe.  She makes parents feel that she is transporting their most precious cargo.  She is conscientious about keeping her bus clean inside and out.  Seat belts are readied for each of her students and she consistently provides an accurate count during FTE weeks.  Julie Henderson is an asset to the Transportation Department and a role model for new drivers.”

This information originally published on November 18, 2009.

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