From left: Janet Tilton, Allen assistant principal; Molly Nespor, principal; Greg Rasmussen, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools; Barb Fuller, Board of Education; Winston Brooks, Superintendent; Mike Pappas and Kevin Ulwelling, Single Source. The banner is being held by Allen prekindergarten students Davion Ware and Alonso Campos. Photo by Susan Arensman
Allen Elementary receives Red Carpet Award for service
Allen Elementary received the Spring 2008 Red Carpet Award for Excellent Customer Service, presented by the Parent and Community Support Office. The school staff and students were surprised with the award on during a special assembly on April 22.
Allen was recognized for their friendly staff, who don’t let visitors feel invisible, for personally showing visitors where to go instead of just telling them, for having a core group of staff and parents who look for opportunities to involve parents and for asking for feedback on how they can improve.
Molly Nespor, principal at Allen, said that the school staff always has a positive attitude.
“When you’re happy, you make others happy. We love being here. We love coming to work, we loving working together and sharing ideas,” she said.
Allen was presented a check for $1,000 from Single Source, who partnered with the district on the award. Allen also received a banner so visitors can see the school’s commitment to excellent customer service.
As a special treat during the assembly, first-grade teacher Aaron Sidwell, sang a song he had written called “Something like Heaven.” Tidwell’s song is one of the 20 finalists for the American Idol Songwriter Contest.
The Red Carpet Award is presented to a school each semester.
April 22, 2008