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Kiddie Academy Staffer Makes A Lasting Impact
With a calming nature and tireless dedication, Mr. Ray enriches daily life for kids, teachers, and families.
Warrington, PA — Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and nerves — for students, parents and staff alike. Thankfully, Warrington is home to everyday school heroes who help make the transition smoother and the school year a little brighter.
From teachers and tutors to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, crossing guards and more, these caring individuals bring steady support and positivity to our schools. To recognize their many contributions — big and small — Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to salute the unsung heroes of back-to-school.
This submission comes from Susan K. Rhoades, who nominated Ray of Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville.
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What is the school hero’s name?
Ray
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Where does this school hero work?
Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville
Please describe why this individual is a hero at your school.
Ray was hired as a van driver, but through the years he has taken on so much more. He helps in the classrooms with the children, he does the laundry, he is a wonderful asset to our center.
How do you know the school hero you’re nominating?
I work with him.
What should your community know about this person?
As an older gentleman Mr. Ray runs circles around some of the other staff. He participates in every aspect of the centers days. He will even play a character in our centers yearly productions if asked. He helps out at our Spring Festival, he does the centers laundry, the sheets and towels and anything else that needs washing, folding it and bringing it back to the specific room it belongs in. He not only drives in the morning and afternoons, but in between those times, Mr. Ray is in the classrooms as a teacher assistant to the joy and delight of not only the teachers, but to the children of all ages. Mr. Ray is a quiet man and has a calming nature about him. Granted, he is not in a district school, but he is our Hero none the less.
What three words best describe the school hero?
Kind, gentle and helpful.
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