Carrie Covell
Position: Admin Secretary/ Office Manager
School: Bowman High School
School District: William S Hart Union High School District
City, State: Santa Clarita, CA
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Carrie Covell was nominated by a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.
It is often said, "The person who greets you in the morning, sets the tone for the day." Carrie Covell is the example of how it should work. She handles whatever comes her way with grace and a smile
Bowman Continuation School is one of the smallest schools in the Hart District. Its population, which consists of at risk students in grades 11 and 12, is collected from all over the school district. The only true common denominator between them is that they need school credits to graduate.
"It is our job to to keep students connected to a system that many feel has left them down, while creating academic scenarios the students feel are attainable," the nominator said. "All 500+ students get individualized academic plans to utilize their unique skills and strengthen their shortcomings. Roughly 70 of these students are enrolled in special education"
Having Ms. Covell as the first face students see in the mornings makes all the difference. Within a few seconds of conversation, she notices who is having a bad day, who is later than usual, and who is in the same clothes they wore yesterday. She directs these students to the staff member who can best assist them. This triage before the start of class helps support students before they have a chance to fall asleep in class, act out or give up.
Ms. Covell's desk faces any student who is waiting to see the principal. The nominator has overheard several quiet conversations where she encourages students to take responsibility for their actions, accept the consequences, and learn from their mistakes.
'Students have shared they were ready to give up and drop out before meeting Ms. Covell," the nominator said. "They changed their minds becuase they feel like she really cares about them. She has been at Bowman for over 15 years, and in this time, she has made a difference in countless lives."
Carrie is AMAZING!! I may be bias since I get to work with her each day. But she is an amazing and special woman, she works hard, cares for the students as if they are her own and is an important asset to our school! She is the one who makes sure our office, staff, students and school run smoothly, she is the glue. A well deserved nomination!
Carrie is such a joy to work with at Bowman. She is so caring, helpful and positive. She really makes our school run so smoothly and I am so thankful to work with her. I am so glad she has been nominated- she is so deserving.
Carrie is a very special niece. She is very caring and thoughtful for her family. She loves her job and cares about each student. I'm sure she deserves this award.
Carrie time after time shares great stories of how the kids at school have touched her life as she helps these kids though every day life.
Carrie was created for this job. She loves teenagers with her whole heart and connects with students by finding commonalities to help them feel safe and valuable. She thinks creatively to meet the needs of students to help them succeed in school and beyond. Carrie truly is a life changer and working at Bowman has provided her with opportunities to share her gifts with students who may not connect well with typical authority figures.
As her daughter, I know first hand what an amazong, caring, giving, and kind woman she is. It does not matter who you are, she will treat you as a member of your family.
She is so deserving of this award and I can not be more proud of her!
Carrie ALWAYS has a smile on her face no matter what's going on in life!! And that giggle of hers is infectious!! She is always helpful and positive!!
I worked alongside Carrie for 8+ years. I have never seen anyone so passionate about their job and at risk kids. Her heart is in her job 100%. She works everyday with a smile on her face and an amazing attitude. She turns any negative situation into a positive for the staff, students and their parents. She really does make a difference in the student's lives and, if ever, someone deserves an award for Life Changer Carrie Covell not only deserves it, she epitomizes it . She truly is s a life changer every day in some way or another to Bowman students and staff.
Carrie is exceptional. She is kind, caring, supportive, and excellent at every aspect of her job (and there are lots of aspects). She makes herself available to help and support students and staff every step of the way. She has my utmost respect and admiration. I cannot say enough about how deserving of this recognition she is. Carrie is truly a life changer in every respect of the word.
Carrie loves being apart of the "Bowman" team. She sincerely cares for the staff and all the students. Carrie goes the extra mile for their well being and smiles all the way. Carrie is very deserving of this recognition.
Her caring nature extends to the staff as well. Carrie was welcoming from the first email I received from her. Being new to Bowman she was open and kind, always helpful and made me feel like one of the family.
Carrie Covell really cares about the students and staff at Bowman High School. She treats everyone with kindness and compassion and ensures that students who need extra attention or services get support. She helps families feel comfortable attending our school and always has money for bus fare for students who need it. She encourages students to do their best, and is a wonderful listener to those kids who need a compassionate ear. Carrie is intelligent, organized, and an excellent multi-tasker. But her biggest gift is the compassion and commitment she demonstrates daily to "at risk" kids who need to feel a connection to our school so that they can move forward in their lives. Carrie Covell is very deserving of this recognition and makes a profound difference in the lives of students and staff at Bowman High School.
Carrie does indeed set the tone for our school. She is warm and caring and students sense that in her. In addition to taking care of our students, she is the mother hen for all our staff. She makes a difference in their lives as well!
Carrie is an outstanding, caring individual. She is genuine with our students and staff.
Carrie IS the face of Bowman! She is so incredibly kind and caring and accepting of every single student who has ever set foot in Bowman. Carrie has become a safe person for so many of the Bowman students and families. In addition, she makes it really easy to work there! Carrie knows everything and is enthusiastic in her patience for everyone around her.
Carrie is personable, well-organized, efficient and knowledgeable. I am honored to be working along side Carrie, as she assists students, staff, and parents with a positive demeanor. She is respectful, and takes initiative in bettering the office and school culture.
