Employee of the Month (July 2007)

Guilford County Schools Announce Cafeteria Manager as Employee of the Month

When students at Kirkman Park Elementary go to the cafeteria, it’s for more than just lunch. They go to visit someone they consider a friend, Wanda Davis. Davis isn’t your usual cafeteria manager. While she strives to make nutritious menus that her students will enjoy, she also excels at helping students reach their potential. She keeps their bellies full with her legendary fried chicken and meatball subs, and she keeps them feeling great, like when she volunteered to help some girls with their hair before the fifth-grade graduation.

Davis knows her students by name, and she knows their food allergies. Every morning, Davis greets the students and staff with a smile at breakfast, and her optimism is contagious. Her employees know that she will be out in the front lines with them, serving students and making sure there is enough food for everyone. 

As Employee of the Month, Davis will receive 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 her at its August 14 meeting.

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 prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

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.