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Staff Recognition
Something to Crow About....

On July 22, 2005, Dean Sharon Carrier introduced the new “Something to Crow About” monthly award to recognize Holt staff for outstanding professional achievement in providing excellent service to Holt students and bringing positive recognition to the Holt School. Whoever receives this award will be in charge of selecting the next recipient as well as making the surprise announcement and presenting the recipient with the Rollins Rooster at the next month’s staff meeting.

Once the rooster was presented it was determined a name would be needed. This task also fell to the first recipient. Immediately a memory was struck – rooster? – proud? – Chanticleer! (SHON-tic-lear).

From Chaucer's literary classic, The Canterbury Tales: The Nun's Priest Tale - "For crowing there was not his equal in all the land. His voice was merrier than the merry organ that plays in church, and his crowing from his resting place was more trustworthy than a clock."

So, if you happen to see Chanticleer perched atop a desk at the Holt School, know it is a symbol of a similar merry crow boasting the accomplishment of its keeper.

Below is a list of recipients.

• Julie Brant, Program Assistant, Upward Bound, for her outstanding problem solving skills, cooperative nature, and hard work.
• Sandy Hudson, Coordinator, Pre-Collegiate Programs, for her leadership and morale building with the people she oversees; and for her hard work in making the building a healthy and safe environment in which to work.
• Becky Veale, Program Assistant, for her high level of energy, efficiency, organization in preparation and execution of summer camp registration.
• Katie Perrine, Assistant Director, for her ultimate professionalism and collegial team spirit noting especially her willingness to conduct exit interviews for the ECUST students.
• Sharon Lusk, Assistant Dean, for her help with troubleshooting issues, implementing monthly “Staff Chats”, and being an inspiring mentor and friend.
• Claire Thiebault, Coordinator for Graduate Studies, for her passion, dedication, professionalism, and loyalty to the MLS program.
• Jim Pigmon, Assistant Director of Admissions, for his dedication to the advancement of the Holt School, his innovative ideas and enthusiasm, and tireless efforts to increase enrollment.
• Renée Anduze, Communications Coordinator, for her strong work ethic and creativity as a writer, as well as her love of the Hamilton Holt School.
• Robin Cusimano, Assistant Director of Advancement for the Holt School, for her strong work ethic and dedication, her creativity, and her consistency in producing grammatically-correct publications.
• Joanne Hanley, Director of Advancement for the Holt School, for her tenacity, humility and patience. Also noted was how hard Joanne works at fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors and the community.
• Peggy Smith-Clayman, Executive Assistant, for her outstanding work with Rollins' external constituents, excellence in gift stewardship, and overall office assistance.
• Sharon Carrier, Dean, for advancing the philosophy of the Holt School and for giving the Holt School a greater presence on campus and within the community.
• Frances Zimmerman, Coordinator, Program Operations, for her help and patience in cross training with the end of the day financial closing.
• Carolyn Lockwood, Administrative Assistant, for her help with the undergraduate information sessions.
• Linda Carpenter, Director of Marketing and Communications, for her creativity in promoting all programs within the Holt School.
• Claire Thiebault, Coordinator for Graduate Studies, for her attention to detail when organizing the prospects, students and faculty within the MLS and MHR programs.
• Laura Pfister, Coordinator, for helping with Fall application crunch.
• Christian Ricaurte, Administrative Assistant, for his willingness to help and never ending good spirits.
• Coleen Palmer, Academic Adviser, for her knowledge of the Pre-Collegiate Programs.
• Donna Siao, Program Assistant, for her continued dedication in creating a positive and efficient office environment in which to work.
• John Belland, Program Counselor, for automating reporting processes for all areas at the Holt School.
• Matt Sayti, Academic Adviser, for his continued service in assisting the Holt School staff and the HHSGA.
• Rebecca Cordray, Administrative Assistant, and Jeseñia Brown, Administrative Assistant, for spearheading the "vault" project.
• Udeth Lugo, Associate Dean, for his gift of time to help others with projects and problems.
• Debbie Tatum, Executive Assistant, for her constant care to ensure the Holt School runs smoothly.
• Laura Pfister, Graduate Studies Coordinator, for her technical guidance.
• Connie Holt, Director, Student Services, for her dedication and devotion to the Holt School team.
• Terrie Cole, Academic Adviser, for her outstanding work on maintaining impeccable VA records.