Employee of the Month (September 2007)

Guilford County Schools Announces Employee of the Month

She says she’s “only office support,” but Cindy Kernodle is so much more. For the last two years, she has been the backbone of the District Relations department. She manages the front desk, which receives hundreds of calls a day, while assisting with event planning, crisis situations, media relations, publications and parental communication. In addition to being the “go to” person for any GCS-related question, Kernodle is a mother figure to her department, never forgetting a birthday or special occasion.

Whether she’s staying late, coming in early or fielding an unbelievable number of phone calls, she is thorough, detailed and gives every person her kind and sincere attention. For her overwhelming commitment to the district, kindness to those around her and selfless dedication to her work, Kernodle was selected as the September Employee of the Month.

As Employee of the Month, Kernodle 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 her at its September 13 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.