Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recognized the selection of Newcastle Middle School Paraprofessional Keeley Anderson as the 2022 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees national awardee during a ceremony in Newcastle Wednesday. Gordon joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder at the ceremony, which included U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, who appeared remotely via video.
The RISE award, established by Congress in 2019, honors classified school employees’ contributions to K-12 education. Anderson leads Newcastle Middle School’s in-school-suspension program and the school’s late academic start Wednesday programming. Anderson also helps with the school district’s summer maintenance department and served as the head volleyball coach at Newcastle High School. Anderson has been instrumental in helping students in quarantine manage remote work throughout the pandemic.
Classified school employees include paraprofessionals, clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, security services, health and student services, technical services and skilled trades and professionals. They offer essential services to the school community and play a vital role in providing for the welfare, safety and success of students. Gordon said Anderson’s tireless commitment to encourage students and her willingness to take on additional duties, reflects the excellence of Wyoming’s school employees, whose actions have lasting positive impacts on students’ lives.
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Last modified: February 24, 2022