The Banana Files: Eric Bokowski

 


Top Banana:

Eric Bokowski 

 


Eric Bokowski is our next Top Banana.

 

Recently, Eric volunteered to help me manage one of our most challenging students after school, when we were unable to locate his parent to pick him up.  He had already worked with this student all day, and his parent did not arrive at the campus until after 5:00 PM.  The student was agitated over the delay and kept us busy throughout our wait—yet Eric maintained a positive attitude, remained vigilant, and even kept his sharp, dry sense of humor.  He was not only essential to our getting through this; he was an excellent partner to have.

 

Thank you, Eric.  I could not have handled this situation without you.




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