Employee of the Month (January 2006)

Before the start of the school year, she arrived at Ferndale Middle School on a Saturday morning and proceeded to clean and paint at the school for the next five hours! She cheerfully answers phones, checks in late students, arranges coverage for classes, though none of these duties fall within the description of her position. But, she does it all with enthusiasm and a smile!

Yesterday, district officials named Kimberly Hilton, treasurer at Ferndale Middle School, Guilford County Schools’ Employee of the Month for January 2006.

“Kim is an absolute pleasure to be around,” said Julie Kimsey, a Ferndale Middle School teacher who nominated Hilton for the district recognition program. “She goes above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis.”

As the district’s Employee of the Month, Hilton received a $50 gift card and a gift bag from Sam’s Club, which has partnered with GCS to support the employee recognition program.

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens who are college/work ready.

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.