Employee of the Month (November 2007)

Andrews High Office Support is November Employee of the Month

Although many submissions were made on Cathy Bakoulas’ behalf, they all used the same words to describe her: patient, kind, caring, cheerful, respectful and knowledgeable. One nomination referred to this office support professional as the “glue that keeps the school together” and another called her “the epitome of grace under pressure.” Bakoulas is the first person you’ll reach when you call or enter Andrews High, and she treats each person and caller with her undivided attention. On the rare occasion that she doesn’t have an answer to a question, she is quick to find out the right answer. Bakoulas always exhibits the same kind and calm nature, regardless of the situation, and for her ability to help her coworkers see the bright side of every situation, she was selected at the November Employee of the Month.  

According to Andrews High Principal Monique Wallace, no words can truly express what kind of employee Bakoulas is. “Mrs. Bakoulas exemplifies and exceeds the true meaning of what Guilford County School employees represent,” Wallace said.

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

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.