Jackson Social Worker Leads by Example
Keith Pemberton (left) receives a $50 gift card to Sam’s Club from store representative Steve Drewery.
Thanks to the efforts of Keith G. Pemberton, impressionable young students at Jackson Middle have the tools they need to strive, achieve and excel. This social worker dedicates his time to mentoring at-risk students with the “Gentlemen of Jackson” and overseeing the Students Against Violence Everywhere club. He obtained funds from local organizations in order to help his students visit colleges and universities during their spring break. Pemberton does whatever it takes to make sure that his students understand the opportunities ahead of them in their lives.
“Mr. Pemberton is a true advocate for students,” said Jackson Principal Rodney Wilds. “His dedication and compassion are evident every day, and Jackson Middle School is a better place because of him.”
Richard Tuck, Guilford County Schools (GCS) director of social services, agreed: “I would add that he shows commitment to the highest standards and principles that adults must demonstrate to young people. He also shows the fulfillment of the promise that we make to parents who, often without words, entrust their children in our care.”
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As Employee of the Month, Pemberton 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. Pemberton’s photo will hang at the district’s central offices and his school, as well as at Sam’s Club.
Also receiving nominations for Employee of the Month were:
- Susan Boggs, Southern Middle
- Michael Mode, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts
- Johnita Readus, Cone Elementary
- Patricia Scales, Jackson Middle
- Windy Forshee, Joyner Elementary
- Darrell Timmons, Sedalia Elementary
- Cindy Goode, Brooks Global Studies
- Sherry Wilson, High Point Central High
- Shaquila Moss, Morehead Elementary
- Sharon McCants, Kiser Middle
- Cindy Miller, Florence Elementary
- Bland Guthrie, Erwin Montessori
- Pam Early, Alamance Elementary
- Linda Hayes, Jackson Middle
- Janice Person, Brightwood Elementary
- Kevin Saxton, Southeast High
- Jamiss Bostic, Eastern High
- Katherine Seawell, Peeler Open Elementary
Know any GCS employees who who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for Employee of the Month! Nomination forms are available at the GCS central office locations and at the district’s schools. Nominations may also be submitted online here.
Full-time or part-time Guilford County Schools' employees may be nominated. All nominations must be received by the 10th day of each month. Each nomination will be considered once, so please feel free to resubmit each month.
For more information, contact Lillian M. Govus, Program Administrator – Communications, 370-8997.
Look for the June Employee of the Month on GCSTV 2!
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