The Top Banana

  Top Banana: Marie Santoriello     Marie Santoriello is our next Top Banana.   We have the only school cafeteria in the district that is staffed by only one person—and Marie does an outstanding job of running it all on her own.   From preparing breakfast and lunch to operating the register, to managing student accounts, to conducting inventory, to cleaning up, and everything else in between, she is the model of efficiency.   She does everything with a smile and a kind word, and she is always ready to help with a staff eating event, often volunteering to stay late to help with clean-up.   Her commitment to our students and us is exceptional, and her kindness is an essential part of our day.   Thank you, Marie.   We are so very grateful for you.    

  Top Banana: Amy Ceaser     Amy Ceaser is our next Top Banana.   We have needed a school counselor for the Gaines program for a long time.   So, when we received approval to hire one last spring, we were determined to find the right fit for our campus.   Amy has been just the person we were seeking.   She wasted no time in learning the program, the people, and the culture—and how she can best support our students and foster their success.   Although she especially enjoys coordinating state assessments, she excels at developing relationships with students while pushing them forward. This is National School Counseling Week , when we take time to acknowledge the invaluable role our counselors play in helping students to learn and grow.   Amy exemplifies all that we celebrate about our counselors during this week of appreciation.   Thank you, Amy.   We are grateful for the difference that you make.