The secretary at Sulphur Rock Elementary is the March recipient of the “Citizens Bank Above & Beyond Award.”
With a heart for students, faculty, and staff, Haley Smith (pictured above, left, with Citizens Bank Batesville President Jeffrey Freiert) takes on multiple projects to help keep the school running smoothly. Her peers said:
- “Haley is always helping in any way she can. We have a very limited staff and she has had to take on multiple people’s jobs. She always does this with a smile and is always so calm.”
- “She is Sulphur Rock. She not only takes care of all the school stuff, but she also makes sure everyone is okay personally as well. She has one of the biggest hearts for kids that I have ever seen. She goes out of her way to make sure every kid is taken care of, bus routes are perfect, and every kid is where they are supposed to be at the end of the day. With so much change on campus, she has taken it all in stride. She never shies away from a challenge; she is Rock Solid!”
- “Haley has taken on multiple jobs this year and has done it without question! She is awesome!”
Since 2012, Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients, who receive a Certificate of Excellence, a $25 gift card, and a 20-ounce insulated tumbler from Citizens Bank. The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month.
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