Dealmond Johnson

May 1, 2009

If there was ever someone who lives the maxim "The sky's the limit" it's you! You truly believe in people, support them and then delight in seeing them blossom right before your eyes. This applies to the people SPIN, Inc. supports and the people you support in their journey to become great Direct Support Professionals.

You have been working at SPIN, Inc. for just under five years but to watch you one would think that it's been decades. You have learned your lessons well and now you teach them to others. You combine unique skills, talents and a dynamic personality every month at Traditions when you lead five new employees through the day and mentor them during their three month learning period. You inspire others to be the best they can be!

Recently you joined the Human Resources Leadership Opportunities Team and spend one day of the week in the HR department providing top quality customer service to SPIN, Inc. employees. You do whatever is needed but love training; you are certified to teach CPR, First Aid and in house courses such as Team Building, Documentation and Effective Interventions to name a few. Gail and Debbie say that, "Overall DJ creates shared drive and purpose, promotes harmony and teamwork and is humbled by his contributions and achievements"!

So it is my pleasure to honor you today with the Employee of the Month award and to thank you on behalf of the Board of Directors, your fellow employees, especially our new DSPs and all of the individuals you support. An unknown author was quoted as saying, "A good teacher is like a candle… it consumes itself naturally to light the way for others". You truly light up our lives.

Sincerely,


Trina Losinno
Executive Director