Employee of the Month (May 2007)

Guilford County Schools Announce Athletic Director as Employee of the Month

After the devastating fire at Eastern Guilford High, Guilford County Schools (GCS) faculty and staff worked day and night to get the students back into class. Randall Hackett faced his own set of problems – how to get the Wildcats back on the court and field. Hackett worked with different facility managers and athletic directors to schedule practices and contests at satellite sites. Collaborating with the GCS Transportation Department, Hackett was able to devise a schedule of shuttles that worked around the students’ varied schedules to get them from the split campuses to the satellite facilities.

According to Assistant Principal Leigh Hebbard, who nominated Hackett: “Throughout all of this, Mr. Hackett has exhibited a high level of professionalism and has tried to make all decisions in the best interest of the student-athletes. With our school being separated, athletics has been the one common thread that has provided the Wildcat family many opportunities to see each other. Mr. Hackett is a credit to the school and community for all he has done to keep the athletic program fully operational during this stressful time for all of us.”

As Employee of the Month, Hackett 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 May 8 meeting.

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.