Caitlin Burns

Oct 1, 2010

Dear Caitlin,

It is a pleasure to honor you today as Employee of the Month for October. While Rashim Lancit, Director of the Frankford Children's Services Center officially nominated you, your classroom team and families you support, suggested to Rashim that you be honored in some way for the exemplary work that you do. That, in itself, is a special honor!

Since beginning at SPIN you have been most dependable, always meeting deadlines for all 26 of the children on your caseload. Though you usually maintain the highest number and often the most challenging children on your caseload, you write thoughtful and caring Evaluation Reports, Individual Education Programs and family contacts. You never take short cuts or shortchange anyone. And of course you care about and support the children, their families and the staff who work with you in amazing ways.

As lead teacher for the past two years, you have assumed responsibility for mentoring your team and supporting them in the learning process needed to support children with many and varying challenges. You regularly and consistently ask peers and managers for feedback and ideas for improving your classroom. Pursuing your Masters Degree in Special Education has added to your development as a teacher and a team leader. As an LEA representative your additional training has helped you become an excellent meeting leader and writer. You are the ultimate professional and every principal's dream teacher!

The SPIN Board of Directors, your fellow employees and the children and families you support join me in thanking you for your dedication and passion. You are a shining example of the SPIN mission and values. Congratulations.

Sincerely, 

Trina Losinno
Executive Director