Nicole Brzyski

Sep 1, 2007

How appropriate that our Employee of the Month for September is an Infant/Child Development Specialist better known as a teacher! School has reopened after a brief summer break and all of the classroom decorations remind us that vacations and warm weather fun are quickly ending.

The energizer bunny of the Northeast campus is how your supervisor describes you in her nomination letter. You teach morning and afternoon special education classes and despite having a double class load, you get to know each child as a unique individual and develop a special rapport with their families. You understand the power of positive relationships and work hard to keep communications open to better meet everyone's needs.

Your classroom is bright, cheery and fun; you are well organized and integrate the children's goals into the Creative Curriculum and the literary components of the Read, Play and Learn Program. Collaboration with therapists and other members of the Children's Services staff is one of your hallmarks. Participating in committees and encouraging others to join you, including getting families to be involved in the P.A.C.E. committee is one important way that you demonstrate your commitment to our children even outside of the classroom. You are a supportive team member and are always ready to assist those who need help.

Additionally, you are enrolled in the Arcadia master's degree program offered at SPIN, Inc. and attend conferences and workshops whenever possible to keep your teaching skills up-to-date and at "best practice" level.

So, it is my pleasure to honor you as Employee of the Month and to offer appreciation for all of your fine work on behalf of the SPIN Board of Directors, your fellow employees and all of the little ones who are so lucky to call you teacher. Even though they are young, you will be remembered as one of their favorites.

Sincerely,


Trina Losinno
Executive Director