Brian Fay

Apr 1, 2008

Though you have only been at SPIN, Inc. for a short period of time, you seem to have grasped and implemented the most important strategy for supporting people… figure out what it is they want and help them get it. That sounds easy but sometimes even the most obvious has a way of eluding us.

Paul Taggart has been a mystery to many over many years. Determining what he wants and needs has often been impossible even for his mom and dad who loved him deeply. You have looked at Paul with "new eyes" and are providing the support he needs to eat and sleep better, to have more energy and to begin venturing out of his home to visit other people and places.

On the first day as Home Life Coordinator you expressed to Frank Margerum that you were concerned about Paul's diet and went about providing fresh fruits and vegetables, and limiting fried foods. Paul seems to appreciate your efforts; he is looking good and smiles more. Despite his historical preference for not getting off the van while in the community, you decided it was time that Paul broaden his horizons and to make a long story short, he is visiting the nurses at 10501 Drummond Road on a regular basis. He greets everyone, smiles and stays relaxed. There are some who would call this a miracle! But we know that it is more the right time, the right strategies and the relationship of trust that you have built with Paul.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, your fellow employees, Mr. and Mrs. Taggart and Paul, I honor you as Employee of the Month and thank you for bringing to Paul another opportunity to have an enriched life. It isn't easy but those smiles are so rewarding.

Sincerely,


Trina Losinno
Executive Director