Susan Solburg and Edith Roberts are February Teacher and Employee of the Month

Susan Solburg, the February 2008 Teacher of the Month, has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to education at Wakulla High School.  Mrs. Solburg began working in Wakulla schools as a volunteer and then a substitute school teacher.  However, her talents and flair for drama were identified in short order.

Because her father was a US Navy man and Pearl Harbor survivor, Susan Solburg moved often as a young girl, finally settling in the Pensacola area during high school.  She received her bachelor’s degree from FSU with a major in Theatre.  Not only does she teach at WHS but she is also the sponsor of Dramatis Personae.  Mrs. Solburg stays involved as a member of the Wakulla Arts Coalition, Friends of the Library, the Florida Association for Theatre Education and Chairperson of the District One Thespians.

{sidebar id=1}Wakulla County has enjoyed the one-act plays and spring play productions as well as the WHS talent shows for years.  Mrs. Solburg is dedicated to the performing arts.  She adds, “I enjoy teaching.  I love it when my students tell me how much they have learned.  I also work with outstanding teachers and staff at WHS who support my students and programs.”

Principal Mike Crouch applauds Mrs. Solburg.  He said, “Fifteen years ago, when I started at WHS, I could find Mrs. Solburg working late into the evening, sometimes until 10pm.  She never complains.  She is praised by her students, the staff and parents for the daily sacrifice of time and effort she makes in order for her students to become better students."

Edith Roberts, the Riversprings Middle School main dish cook since 2005, is the February Employee of the Month.  A 1962 Shadeville High School graduate, Mrs. Roberts has watched her children and grandchildren grow up in Wakulla schools as she did.

Gail Mathers, Director of Food Service recognizes Mrs. Roberts’ contributions.  She said, “Mrs. Roberts is a joy to be around and to work with.  As the main dish cook, she does an outstanding job in preparing some very tasty entrees for the 500 plus students that eat at RMS each day.  She is a team player who can be counted on to go that extra mile to make sure that the program runs smooth and that the needs of the students are met.  Most impressive is Mrs. Roberts interaction with the children that she serves.  She treats each child as if they were her own, sprinkling humor and compassion throughout the lunch line and throwing in a touch of firmness when needed.  The food service program and the Wakulla County School Board are fortunate to have an individual of Mrs. Roberts caliber, someone who takes pride in her work and truly cares about the children that she serves.”

Mrs. Roberts started working with the District in 2002.  Prior to that she took care of her grandchildren, worked with the Leon County Toddle Time Learning Center and was a waitress at Wakulla Springs Lodge.  Mrs. Roberts enjoys seeing the students’ expressions when their favorite dish is prepared.  She is creative too.  When RMS switched from ala-carte one line to having the same items on both service lines, every child was asked if they wanted a “full tray.”  So, Mrs. Roberts took a long handled spoodle and made a sign that said, “FULL TRAY?”  That spoodle sign was a big hit with the kids.  Mrs. Roberts adds, “I like having the happiest serving line.  It does my heart good to see the kids smiling and giggling.”

When not busy preparing and serving meals, Mrs. Roberts stays involved with her church, prayer group and family.  She is a team player in every sense.

- Karen Wells, Executive Director, Human Resources/Risk Management

This article originally published on February 20, 2008.

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