Position: School Counselor
School: South Plaquemines Elementary School
School District: Plaquemines Parish School Board
City, State: Port Sulphur, LA
Kim Matalamaki was nominated by a colleague, Nia Ether.
"I chose Mrs. Matalamaki to be our LifeChanger because she is encouraging, trustworthy, and compassionate," said Ether. "Mrs. Matalamaki goes above and beyond for the students. She always welcomes them with a big smile and engages in small conversations to get to know the students. Mrs. Matalamaki is a person that puts in time and effort towards anything and anyone without hesitation or complaining. During my four years working with Mrs. Matalamaki, she has been there to even listen to my personal problems. I can count on her to be that listening ear whenever I have a problem. The students and staff appreciate everything Mrs. Matalamaki has done for us."