Today’s #StaffSpotlight highlights Student Support Coordinator and Employee of the Month for December, Theresa Plata! When Theresa was nominated for employee of the month, her nominator said, “I am nominating Thresa for employee of the month for many reasons – dedication, creativity, initiative, and reliability, to name a few. Since day one as an SSC, Theresa has maintained the initiative and self-management that exemplifies the responsibility of SSCs at their Sites. I know Theresa is an employee of the month and works relentlessly so that she is an employee of the month every month, recognized or not. The integrity and tenacity of her work are seen in the faces of her students!”
We asked Theresa some questions to get to know her better. Read on to see her answers!
- What are 3 words to describe CIS of Mid-America?
- Supporting
- Caring
- Innovative
- What is your favorite thing about working at Communities In Schools of Mid-America?
- Making an impact on students and their families. Seeing the students strive and achieve their goals is the ultimate!
- What advice do you have for kids who are struggling in school?
- Remember who you are, and never give up. You are in charge of your life. Challenges will come and go but going through them will give you strength and wisdom. You are stronger than you know and smart than you realize. Center yourself and achieve your dreams.
- What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
- My son, Henry. He is my purpose and blessing in life. His love keeps me centered and focused.
- What is your favorite line from a movie?
- (Lady) “You’re changing that boy’s life.” (Leanne) “No. He’s changing mine.” – The Blindside.
- Where is your favorite place to be?
- Home with my son and fur babies.
- Which cartoon character would you most like to switch lives with?
- Bugs Bunny! Love his swagger and mischievousness.
- If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
- Sign language
- If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring?
- Knife
- Matches
- Jason Mamoa
- You’re hosting a dinner party. Who are the 3 people, living or dead, who you would invite?
- My great-great-grandfather, Chief Tabananica
- Genghis Kahn
- Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.