District Employees Recognized for Performance

Twenty-eight Dorchester County School District Two employees were recognized as 2013 Star Performers. All schools and district job sites selected a 2013 Star Performer of the Year from among classified staff and they were recognized at this annual awards program followed by a reception. This recognition program was created to showcase the outstanding caliber of all classified employees in the school district. There are 1,124 classified employees working in the district that make a tremendous contribution to the smooth day-to-day operation of schools and the district.

Representatives from all twenty-two schools, maintenance department, special services, extended day program, food service, technology, and district support staff were selected by co-workers for this special honor. Recipients of this award included a wide range of classified positions at schools and district work sites including secretaries, custodial staff, nurses, lunchroom workers, technology support, teaching assistants, and maintenance personnel.  

"(Star Performers are) a group of truly dedicated members of the district family that work hard to provide support for students, staff, and parents with a positive and caring attitude," Superintendent Joe Pye said. He called the Star Performers the "backbone" of the district. 

The following employees were recognized as 2013 Star Performers of the Year:

• Tonya Hall, Adult Education
• Angela Cartin, Alston Middle School
• Debi Filomarino, Ashley Ridge High School
• Martha Leibold, Beech Hill Elementary School
• Tina Bohannon, District Support Services
• Candia Mosley, DuBose Middle School 
• Sandy Jahngen, Eagle Nest Elementary School
• Queen Bailey, Extended Day Program
• Betsy Finley, Facilities/Maintenance Department
• David Rogers, Flowertown Elementary School
• Misti Reed, Fort Dorchester Elementary School
• Rosita Lee, Fort Dorchester High School
• Erin Holbrook, Givhans Alternative Program
• Mary Robinson, Gregg Middle School
• Dorothy Allen, Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
• Debra Walls, Knightsville Elementary School
• Rachel Page, Newington Elementary School
• Amy Meyer, Oakbrook Elementary School
• Tempora Martinez, Oakbrook Middle School
• Joyce Becwar, River Oaks Middle School
• Theron Cooper, Rollings Middle School of the Arts
• Christie Harley, Spann Elementary School
• Mary Embry, Special Services
• Tracy Miller, Summerville Elementary School
• Cathy Baker, Summerville High School
• Wilma Burgreen, Technology
• Melissa Giordano, Williams Reeves Elementary School
• Sarah Slade, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School