Employee of the Month (November 2006)

Guilford County School Announce Marshall Smith as Employee of the Month

It takes a lot to keep a school going. Just ask Marshall Smith, who in addition to his responsibilities as a technology teacher, is also known around Smith High as a jack of all trades. Maybe you’ll see him in the parking lot repainting the lines, or maybe he’s constructing props for the prom. The November GCS Employee of the Month made 30 mock rifles for the Air Force JROTC to use in practice for drill meets. Not only does he fix anything that’s broken – even an electric pencil sharpener – but he also films important school events. This teacher doesn’t just paint the bathrooms and make signs for classrooms, he does it all with a smile.

As Employee of the Month, Smith received a $50 gift card from Sam’s Club, which has partnered with GCS to support the employee recognition program. In addition, the Guilford County Board of Education will recognize him at its November 9 meeting. Marshall’s photograph will hang at the district’s main offices as well as Sam’s Club on Wendover Avenue in Greensboro.

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 70,000 students at 116 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.