Position: ESE Senior Manager
School: Polk County Public Schools
School District: Polk County Public Schools
City, State: Lakeland, FL
Stephanie Gardner was nominated by a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.
Ms. Gardner goes above and beyond for the students she serves. She not only takes care of middle school students, but is also willing to assist with elementary and high school students. Ms. Gardner takes her job very seriously and pushes to make sure that every student receives the services that will help them achieve their goals. She seeks help for staff so they can better serve students and parents.
"Ms. Gardner is constantly researching ways and means to help the students and staff for each of the 17 schools that she supervises," the nominator said. "Ms. Gardner truly goes above and beyond!"