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The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education honored two employees of the month. More information about them:

At their meeting on Tuesday evening, October 19, members of the Kansas City, Kansas  Board of Education recognized Janice Turner, current principal at New Chelsea Elementary School and former principal at Eugene Ware Elementary School; and Kimberly Rollins, Recovery Room instructor and Lunch Room monitor at Quindaro Elementary School as October 2009 Employees of the Month.

Turner was nominated by staff members at Eugene Ware Elementary School.  

Speaking for the Eugene Ware staff, teacher Jennifer Holt said that Turner "puts kids first in every decision she makes.  She has an appreciation of the importance of relationship building.  She calls every student by his or her name, knows their families and is able to respond to their needs. Mrs. Turner is a tremendous support to her teachers.  She pushed me to become the teacher I am today."

Rollins was nominated by teachers Amy Long, Lori Biddle and Sarah Smith.  They spoke of her commitment to the Quindaro family. 

"What Ms. Rollins brings is the uniqueness of caring for the community of Quindaro.  She goes above and beyond what is required of her by job description.  Ms. Rollins helps families.  She has driven parents to Family Advocacy appointments, and helped numerous students and families in need.  She is an integral part of the Quindaro family."

(Information and photo provided by SUSAN ENLOE, KCKPS)