Class Act Awards 2024
Celebrating Our Classified Employees!
Introducing the 2024 Class Act Award Winners
The Class Act Award recognizes classified employees across ACS. In order to receive the Class Act Award, employees had to serve in their current position for at least one full year, provide an outstanding work performance, provide leadership and commitment to the district and other staff, support the district and community with active participation, and display other outstanding traits.
We're proud to announce this year's Class Act Award winners!
Arlington Elementary - Amice Bridgers
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant
If ever there was an assistant deserving recognition, it is Amice Bridgers. Not only does she actively engage with our students, she seeks out resources and tools for struggling learners. She will go above and beyond in order to meet the needs of individual students. One teacher said, "I have a student this year who needed help with addition. She found and made materials for this student. Then, she worked with this student to utilize these materials for him to become more successful." Mrs. Bridgers takes initiative to ensure the needs of our students are met.
She is dedicated to her coworkers, relatable, friendly, caring, dependable, reliable and hard working and so much more. All of this is reflected in how she goes above and beyond for not just us, but for everyone in the school. Another teacher shared, "There is no more fitting word to describe Mrs. Bridgers than the 'backbone' of our grade level. She has been our rock for so many years we've lost track. There is not a day that goes by that she is not touching base with our needs, expediting important requests, and being "our" SEL support person! We couldn't do our jobs each day without her...literally! She is a Class Act to all of us!
Donelson Elementary - Jennifer Collier
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant
Mrs. Collier took on this new role of Behavior Intervention Assistant without hesitation. She was ready and willing to step in during any crisis situation because she has a big heart for students with varying behavior needs. She attends all before school crisis meetings on her own time and has completed all behavioral trainings available to grow her knowledge in this area. She is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that students are able to function in their setting. She is patient in the midst of a crisis and is timely in assisting students and teachers.
Mrs. Collier is very supportive of students and has taken the time to build relationships and get to know them personally. She comes to school each day with a positive and encouraging attitude and continually seeks to support her students and fellow staff members in big and small ways. Her constant encouragement and stability in a job with frequent fluctuations is noteworthy. Her positive attitude has made a lasting impact on many here at DES!
Arlington Middle - Rachel Tillman
Medical Records Clerk
Ms. Tillman is always willing to help and goes above and beyond in making students, parents and visitors feel welcome in our school, and in fact, have received multiple compliments from them about her stellar customer service. She assists the faculty and administration in planning for special events and meetings such as teacher and employee morale initiatives, sports tournaments and curriculum nights.
Ms. Tillman is a team player and is always willing to help others. She often stays after school to help with events and monitoring students. She builds relationships with students in our building, and many enjoy stopping in the office to speak with her.
She exemplifies customer service, kindness and a willingness to help out in our community even when it is not required or even part of her job.
Arlington High - LeRex Ly
Technology Support Specialist
Mr. Ly's outstanding work performance is evident in his prompt and effective resolution of technology issues, positive attitude and professionalism. He goes above and beyond, providing personalized assistance to each faculty and staff member. His commitment to education, positive personal connections, and strong problem-solving skills make him a standout contributor to the school community.
He demonstrates leadership through fostering a positive relationship between the technical support team and AHS. His commitment is evident in guiding faculty with technology, building personal connections and contributing to the overall well-being and success of the school community.
Mr. Ly constantly showcases exceptional problem-solving skills and support. He intuitively has a sense of how to make others comfortable when dealing with various technology issues, not to mention his contagious positivity which makes him an outstanding employee for recognition.
Central Office - Tyler Hill
Director of Communications & Planning
Mr. Hill is very talented in communications and utilizing technology to promote the district. He excels in showcasing the district, students, faculty, and staff, effectively leveraging a variety of social media platforms to create an engaging presence. He is always willing to help colleagues with their projects and presentations and is very creative in adding a spark to set ACS apart from other districts. He also assists department leaders and administrators with brainstorming and developing strategy for everything from marketing, new policy and procedures, communicating state laws and local issues, strategic planning and more.
He has served as an integral part of promoting ACS work-based program through having a communication intern that is a student at Arlington High, which has been an excellent opportunity for ACS to promote and grow our future leaders.
Tyler has received several national awards and accolades for his communication work which in turn promotes ACS and all the schools.
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