Employee of the Month (April 2008)

GCS Announces McIver Education Center Teacher as April Employee of the Month

It’s no easy task to work with severely autistic students, but Tom Anderson, a teacher at McIver Education Center, does it with infinite patience and a wealth of ideas of how to help children overcome challenges. He works relentlessly, both in and out of school, to significantly improve the lives of his students and their families.

To the parent who nominated him, Anderson is a hero who helps overcome communication problems, behavioral issues and imperfect social skills. To Principal Joe Hagler, Anderson is a superb and selfless teacher who gives accolades to everyone but himself. To the students he works with, he is a champion for them – doing whatever it takes to assist them. For those reasons, he was selected as the district’s Employee of the Month.

“Tom has mostly on his own time gone into the homes of a number of parents and helped them set up home programs,” Hagler said. “He also sets them up with community agencies. Everything he does is from the heart.”

As Employee of the Month, Anderson received a $50 gift card from Sam’s Club, which has partnered with GCS to support the employee recognition program.

Also recognized this month are Cindy Goode, custodian at Brooks Global Studies, and Linda Ondeck, student information management system operator at Kiser Middle, as runners-up to the award. Both were presented with gift cards in honor of their selfless dedication.

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.