Volunteer of the Month (August 2008)

Guilford County Schools Announce Adlois Shoffner as January Volunteer of the Month

Erwin Montessori is a North Carolina School of Distinction, as well as a High Growth School that has made Adequate Yearly Progress for the past several years, and Principal Dr. Deborah Parker attributes many of the school’s successes to one very special volunteer – Adlois Shoffner. Adlois has been volunteering at Erwin for two years, and she’s already begun juggling her personal schedule so she can be involved during the 2008-09 school year.

Not only does Adlois volunteer in the classroom during the day, she has been instrumental in expanding and growing Erwin’s after-school programs to benefit students. These programs promote creativity, imagination and confidence which encourage and promote academics. Erwin’s after-school programs include guitar lessons, piano lessons, Spanish classes, Mad Science Club and Young Rembrandts art classes. She even coordinated the donation of seven pianos to benefit Erwin’s after-school music classes.

Adlois’ impact at Erwin has been felt by many and will benefit students for years to come. Not only through her time in the classroom, after-school activities, reading individually with students or her availability on the weekend, but also through her influence on the district’s School Improvement Team. Adlois is a true advocate with a huge heart and the motivation to make great things happens.

As the GCS Volunteer of the Month, Adlois will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Education and Co-interim Superintendents Sharon Ozment and Dr. Eric Becoats. She will also receive a $25 gift card from American Express. Her photo will hang on a plaque at her school during the month of August, as well as at the district’s central offices. 

Click here to nominate a person for Volunteer of the Month.

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 who are college/work ready.

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.