2013-14 Classified Employee of the Year and Other Nominees for the Honor Recognized at a Reception



Damian Anderson with finalists Marion Tuttle, Elaine Sapp and Brian Smith as well as Superintendent Don Martin and Ken Leak, the chairman of the Classified Advisory Council Executive Team 

Yesterday, the 2013-14 Classified Employee of the Year - Damian Anderson - and others nominated for the honor were recognized at a reception at the school system’s Education Building.

More than 150 employees were nominated and all of them were invited to the event. Among those present were the other three finalists for the honor – Marion Tuttle, Elaine Sapp and Marion Tuttle. The other semi-finalists for the honor were Ann Niten, Ann Epperson, Melinda Evans, Norma Jean Ford, Sharon Landreth and Lou Ann Spell. Several of them were also present, along with the 2012-13 Classified Employee of the Year, Denise McCoy.

The Reagan High School Jazz Band, under the direction of band director Andrew Craft performed, with junior Sarah Smith being featured on alto saxophone.

After Superintendent Don Martin spoke about Anderson, Anderson came to the podium and talked for a few minutes about the importance of giving every student an equal opportunity for a solid education no matter what his ZIP code and about making character development an integral part of the educational process.

For a story about Anderson written after he was named Classified Employee of the Year, go to Damian Anderson

For a story about all four finalists, go to Finalists



Reagan High School Jazz Band



Damian Anderson

Damian Anderson and Denise McCoy