Music that Describes Steve
Steve Alexander was nominated by his district's director of secondary education, Dana Fernandez-Flores.
Mr. Alexander is a difference maker and a LifeChanger! He dedicates every minute of every day to ensure his scholars have every opportunity to be successful within his school and beyond. To accomplish this, he builds strong, authentic, lasting relationships. He talks straight to his students, setting high expectations while displaying compassion and empathy.
Mr. Alexander intuitively knows the needs of his students and has championed many important school initiatives to support them. Some examples of his leadership include: individual plans of study, internships, increasing CTE pathways from 9 to 26, student-led parent teacher conferences, increasing enrollment in dual credit college classes (over 700 duplicated students completed over 2150 hours last year), expanding AP class offerings from 4 to 8, social-emotional learning, digital citizenship, and expanding the master schedule to allow students to take one additional class each semester and provide 40 minutes each day for academic support and social-emotional lessons.
Mr. Alexander is also a rock for his colleagues when they're dealing with tough situations with their students. He's always ready to listen to the adults and assist in finding solutions to challenging student situations. His ability to see multiple perspectives promotes a positive, student-centered climate and deepens the connections between faculty and students.
Mr. Alexander is a trusted counselor for SHS staff. Over the years, numerous faculty members have gone to him to share their personal situations of joy and grief. The staff trusts that Mr. Alexander will listen closely and not judge them when confiding in him. His compassion for his colleagues is evident by the close relationships and bonds of friendship that he experiences with so many members of the staff. His caring, compassionate nature is exemplified on a daily basis, year in and year out. His laugh, without a doubt, is contagious and guaranteed to bring a smile to someone’s face.
As the Seaman High School girl’s basketball coach, Mr. Alexander not only motivates his players to become better athletes, but he inspires them to be better people. He leads by example, and the players truly feel like part of a family where he is always going to be there for them and care about them unconditionally. Over the course of his coaching career, he has impacted many lives and continues to do so, not only in his coaching position, but his counseling position, as well.
"Steve makes Seaman High School a wonderful place and has changed the lives of many students and teachers for the better. He is one of the main reasons our school is #SeamanStrong," said Fernandez-Flores. "Everyone at our school knows that Steve truly cares about them and wants the absolute best for them and our school community. It is for these reasons that we believe Steve Alexander is a LifeChanger."
Mr. Alexander is so deserving of this award. Four years ago we were new to the Seaman District and even though he was not my son’s primary counselor he was happy to help us when trying to decide where to start with classes. I also had a wonderful experience with him when we were hosting an exchange student from Italy. We met with him and he helped her figure out what would be the best classes for her! He went above and beyond to help her have the best experience possible! The world needs more educators like Mr. Alexander.
Thx for everything Mr. Alexander!
I think that Mr. Alexander is really deserving of this reward. He impacts kids' lives and fills them with greatness! He is there when you need him and I know for a fact that you can trust him. He knows what to say and when to say it. He seems like the kind of guy that would go the extra mile even if it doesn't benefit himself. Congrats Mr. Alexander!
M. Alexander is the perfect example of how humans should treat other humans. He has the most caring heart, kindest soul, and if you are in his presence you immediately feel calm and at peace. CONGRATS Alex on a much deserved nomination!!
Mr. Alexander is fantastic at his job. He listens with intent. He's wise, calm, available, and reliable. He is an incredible person and counselor who deserves to be recognized for his years of service to youth and to those of us lucky enough to work beside him.
Mr. Alexander is so deserving of this award. I've heard countless stories of him being there for students and teachers and always knowing just what to say or do. He's one of the best counselors and coaches and PEOPLE out there. Congrats!
Mr. Alexander is an amazing adult at Seaman High School. He builds special relationships with every student and helps you whatever you are needing help with. He's a great counselor and an outstanding coach !
I think you are a very important and helpful person at SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL because you are good with everything for the students and especially the staff members at SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL and other things too so I love that you have such motivative and positive attitude cause when people have a bad day or need someone to talk to about what their problems are you are there for them because your the best councilor for SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL and life I love you Alexander.
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Kensleigh Gurske
Alex never fails to make me smile. He truly wants the best for each and every person in this building. Congrats Alex!
Steve Alexander exemplifies the true meaning of Life Changer. He goes above and beyond to do what is both for both students and staff, with his caring demeanor, and compassion to make a difference. As a former student of his, and now a colleague, I have respected and admired his character and kindness in many ways. Alex is a fantastic candidate for this nomination, and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more.
Alex is a wonderful counselor and human being. He does a wonderful job of working with students, staff, and administration. He is the glue that keeps SHS stuck together. The amount of time, energy, and effort he puts in to developing the master schedule of classes is amazing. He makes sure students are able to get into the classes that they need and takes into consideration teachers needs as well. He brightens my day when I see him and I believe he is a LifeChanger.
Alexander is such an amazing person who is entirely deserving of this award. He is always there when you need to talk to him and gives the best advice possible!
Mr. Alexander makes sure to know everyone's name even if he is not their counselor. He always makes it a point to ask how you are doing if you see him in this hallway or walk by his room. He is relaxed in stressful situations and always ready to help when you need it. There is no more deserving than Mr. Alexander!
Mr. Alexander has helped my daughter Naomi several times since we started here her sophomore year. She speaks very highly of him and says she goes to him instead of her own councilor because he was free and no one ,else was when we first started when she had a problem and that started a bond between them and she trust him not that her councilor is not a good one. He has helped her figure out where to go and what to do to get to be where she needs to to end up where she wants to be by graduation day.
Mr. Alexander really strives to make everyone the happiest they can and make sure that they feel worthy. My favorite part of my day is going into his room to talk to him and joke around especially if I am having a rough day. He's always positive and he definitely deserves this!
Mr. Alexander clearly enjoys helping others, has given my children great advice, and is always friendly and approachable. I am excited to see he has been nominated for this award! Congratulations!!!
Mr. Alexander is a true star in my eyes! He's helped my daughter and I in more ways then he will probably
ever know. He is very deserving of this honor!
Mr. Alexander so deserves this award! He is a positive influence on students and staff alike. He is always there for everyone that needs him, to motivate, listen, or just help improve the lives of our students and staff.
Steve Alexander IS a Life Changer! I have coached with Steve, worked with him for over 24 years and he has also coached my daughter in basketball. He is someone who makes every day better for this school. You can see his compassion and love for people in his eyes and because of that, students and staff trust him and rely on him for many, many things. Steve does change people's lives for the better and lets them know that he cares. He is so deserving of this award!
Mr. Alexander always goes out of his way to make everyone feel important. I know that if I ever have anything I need to talk about, he will be there to listen. Alexander has made such a positive impact in my life during high school and is more than deserving of this honor!
Steve is such a positive force at the high school…he cares about the kids, has a great sense of humor, and works hard to better the lives of those around him. This is a well-deserved honor!
Mr. Alexander is extremely deserving of this award! He has inspired me, as well as other students and teachers!
He has been a great support to my daughter in basketball and in the academic side also. She has always felt she could go to him with anything and he would listen and support her. Amazing professional and supporter of students!
There's no other man that embodies both a coach and counselor like this guy. He's been helping people sophomore and up for a long time, and has an amazing record of helping way too many kids to count. Mr. Alexander is worth it.
Mr. Alexander is an amazing influence on the lives of many at Seaman High School. He is a leader who guides those around him with dignity, grace and wisdom. He could not be more deserving of such an honor!
Alex is SUPER AWESOME and continues to help others to put a smile on everyones faces!! I cannot thank him enough for pushing me as a coach, and guiding me as a counselor. Congrats on the nomination, you truly deserve this :)
Well deserved honor for a great counselor, teacher, coach, husband and father.
Steve is our hero when my son was coming to seaman during the middle of his high school career. We knew Steve from before so I was grateful that he was our counselor. He helped in so many ways that I can’t list them all. He always made suggestions for the better whether changing courses, to options when he was ill etc. There needs to be more counselors exactly like Steve!
What? Who is this guy??
Seriously, I couldn't think of a more well-deserving person to receive an honor or award such as this. Truly one of the best at his craft and one of the best people of high character that I know. He has truly touched and changed the lives of many kids. Truly a Lifechanger!
OMG!!! You deserve this award for sure! I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for me for the past 4 years! You are truly amazing!
Alex is BY FAR the BEST!! He is able to make positive long lasting connections with students and staff!! A wonderful human being and truly the epitome of someone who should be considered a life changer!! ??
Alex has impacted my life since about the 2nd grade. Throughout my years with him I have noticed how many tend to gravitate towards him because of his kind, loyal, and humorous attitude. I can’t thank him enough for all of the laughs and squeezes these past several years.
Mr. Alexander wasn’t my designated school counselor during high school but I went to him because he was always caring and was the person I would tell everything. I trusted him with things I couldn’t even tell my parents. He was my biggest cheerleader and my shoulder to cry on. He made a huge impact on the person I am today and I thank him for all he did for me!
He is so deserving of this! Congratulations on the nomination Alex!
Mr Alexander is a true life changer. He goes the extra mile for every child that crosses his path. He was a key person that my daughter went to in high school and his compassion, direction and caring said much to me as her mother. Thank you Mr Alexander for the compassion and care you show our students daily and the direction you give them to help them be successful in their future endeavors.
