Volunteer of the Month (March 2008)

Guilford County Schools Announce Kristi Bryson as March Volunteer of the Month

To many, Kristi Bryson is the face of Rankin Elementary.  She works diligently behind the scenes as the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) president and devotes endless time and energy providing opportunities for children and parents to learn. She has won two Community Foundation Spice Grants for the school during her tenure, one of which provides a Saturday morning program that promotes literacy. 

Her work was on display in February when Kristi organized a week of “Take Your Family to School” in honor of National PTA month. She included the entire family with family academic game night, sessions for parents on the keys to school success and a shadowing day to allow parents to observer their children at school. Principal Geraldine Cox says Kristi is instrumental in the success of Rankin: “Kristi has increased membership and funds for the PTA at Rankin. She is a constant supporter of our school and its goal of educating children.” Because of her constant support of the faculty and students at Rankin Elementary, Kristi is the March Guilford County Schools Volunteer of the Month.

As the GCS Volunteer of the Month, Kristi will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Education and Superintendent Terry Grier. She will also receive a $25 gift card from American Express. Kristi’s photo will hang on a plaque at her school during the month of March. .

To nominate a volunteer who you think goes above and beyond the call of duty, simply click on the following link: http://www.gcsnc.com/community/vom.htm

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.