September 2-6, 2024
The Brave of the Week - September 2-6 - Skyler Whiffen
The Brave of the Week for August 26-30, 2024 is ... Skyler Whiffen of Roderick Elementary!
Skyler Whiffen, a 2nd Grader at Roderick Elementary, is the Brave of the Week for September 2-6. She was nominated by Megan Whiffen, her mother. Mrs. Whiffen's original nomination is copied below.
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Wise
Why are you nominating this person?
Skyler Whiffen is a student at Rodrick elementary and is 7 years old. When Skyler was in pre k she begged for an alarm clock to wake up for school. We are on years three and she wakes up every day when that alarm clock goes off and gets ready. I don’t have to fight her or ask 10 times to get up and get ready. She also helps our neighbors prek and kindergarten kids at Roderick get breakfast in the morning and walks them to class. I hope this makes it it to the right person.
Other Brags Submitted This Week
Marza Leyva - Generous
Nominator
Melanie Edwards
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Marza has been a fantastic addition to the morning drop-off at MES. She has stepped in daily to help our students get out of their cars safely. Her smile and greeting help our students start their day positively.
Karen Jones - Passionate
Nominator
Hannah Sharkey
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Jones (left in the attached picture) is passionate about being an ELAR Teacher! She goes above and beyond for her students in instruction, while also showing them great compassion for their feelings and what each student needs. She truly does what is best for kids! I'm so lucky to have her as my partner teacher!
Heather Harrison - Passionate
Nominator
Elainea Stephens
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Heather comes in each day eager to work on a schedule that will help her students to be successful. She is learning each day what could be changed to make it even better, and is open to taking advice from her colleagues. Her love for NeSmith shines each day with her smile and heart to teach. She is Brave Nation!
Clayton Honeycutt - Generous
Nominator
Megan Fine
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Mr. Honeycutt has been so incredibly helpful with rolling out a new payment process. His willingness to "guinea pig" this new application and help iron out necessary details has significantly helped to move things forward faster and more effeciently. On top of that, he has helped others with getting set-up and operational in the same system. I am so grateful for his generous spirit! Thank you, Mr. Honeycutt!
Molly Porter - Generous
Nominator
Merritt Mueller
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Porter always has a friendly smile on her face each morning while welcoming the children into Ellis. She welcomes each child by name and even came out to help me with my pre-k son that was not in the best of moods this morning. As a parent there is nothing more heart warming and comforting than to know that he is loved and cared for each day while at school. I can not thank her enough for her kindness and smiling face each and everyday.
Matthew Cook - WIse
Nominator
Lindsay Cook
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Wise
Why are you nominating this person?
Matthew has been helping his fellow students in his class. Mrs. Clark has been bragging on him for helping her in the classroom.
Leroy Salazar - Generous
Nominator
Claudia Salazar
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
My boy had a very rough year last year, we enrolled almost two months before the end of the school year. He had no interest in attending school and he was just not having it. This school year he started off a little skeptical but was willing to try and let me tell you this boy did a full 180! His attitude and his actions have improved so much! He has learned to be a Brave not only in school, but he keeps that going outside of school too! He’s generous, kind, humble, wise, and caring too. He has become passionate about school and about learning to be everything and all that it takes to be a Brave! I write all of this with tears in my eyes because last year I couldn’t recognize my sweet boy and it makes my heart so happy to see how much he has changed and it’s all for the best!
Melanie Edwards - Generous
Nominator
Danay Freeman
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Edwards has shown her GENEOROUS spirit by jumping in and helping out the cafeteria when we needed it. Her and her entire team have shown support to the support staff since the beginning of the school year.