LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Paul Weiker was nominated by his principal, Craig Zablo.

Mr. Weiker, also known by students and staff as "Mr. Paul," is the School Guardian.  In this role, he is the first line of defense against potential threats.

"I was concerned about the type of person we would get in this role," said Zablo. "I shouldn't have worried, though, because Mr. Paul is effective, dedicated and personable.  Our students, their families, our faculty and staff all love Mr. Paul, and he quickly became a valued team member."

Mr. Paul has a deep understanding of his job requirements that is second to none. As a former police officer, he knows what to do and why it must be done.  Mr. Paul is also sensitive to the fact that Chisholm is an elementary school, and that he is dealing with children. From day one, he has provided input on ways to make the campus more secure while never losing sight of the fact that it's a school and not a prison. 

Mr. Paul is a self-starter who requires very little supervision. His decisions are always high quality and in the best interest of students. Mr. Paul is a team player who actively assists others. He can be found walking a student to the restroom, answering a teacher's call for assistance, tying a student's shoes, assisting a parent with directions, or doing whatever needs to be done. Much of what Mr. Paul does is behind the scenes because he doesn’t seek credit for his assistance. He truly wants the team to shine.

Mr. Paul accepts responsibility without hesitation. Because of his proven record of good decisions, Mr. Paul responds to and resolves many issues that would require a guidance counselor or administrator. Having him as a resource is almost like having another administrator on staff.

"We are lucky to have Mr. Paul Weiker as our Guardian," said Zablo.