LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Tarsha Betts-Golson

Position: School Secretary
School: Trent Lott Academy
School District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District
City, State: Pascagoula, MS

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Tarsha Betts-Golson was nominated by her principal, Stewart Smirthwaite.

A school needs much more than great teachers to help students achieve academic and life success. One of the most integral parts of Trent Lott Academy is school secretary, Ms. Golson. Her duties, assigned and unassigned, extend far beyond the typical clerical work. Ms. Golson often serves as a nurse, counselor and even a mom to students who see her as a shining example of excellence. Her positive, can-do attitude adds greatly to the school culture and makes the office a happy experience for all who enter.

Ms. Golson keeps impeccable records and manages her fiscal responsibilities with accuracy and strict adherence to professional standards and policies. Most importantly, she nurtures and builds relationships with students on a daily basis. Whether students are coming to her for help with an illness or need to call home, she always has a smile and a positive word for them.

"Ms. Tarsha Golson is truly a LifeChanger, and would be an excellent candidate to proceed further into this program," Smirthwaite said. 

Comments (26)

Kelly Banks Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Golson is an awesome lady! She is a true LifeChanger!

Sharon Coulter Posted over a year ago

She is an awesome asset to our district! I met her many years ago when my sons were at TLA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Angela Chandler Posted over a year ago

Oh my, where do I begin with this awesome person here! She is a great friend, co-worker, and leader for her community.. Great achievement and well deserved award Tarsha!

Andrea Allen Posted over a year ago

Congrats Mrs. Tarsha! I am not surprised! You truly deserve this!

Sybil Wilner Posted over a year ago

TLA is blessed to have Ms. Tarsha. She is so helpful and kind. Every School needs a Ms. Tarsha!

Rose M. Machado Posted over a year ago

She makes you feel welcomed and is always willing to help you.

Daisha Betts Posted over a year ago

Sweetest smile that will turn a frown upside down!

Jennifer Hensley Posted over a year ago

I was blessed to work with Ms. Golson for three years, and she is an amazing person! She is a very hard worker that goes above and beyond to meet her employees needs. She is always willing to go the extra mile and do whatever she can to help you! She is an amazing friend and an asset to any staff!

Lisa Purdue Posted over a year ago

When I first walked into TLA Ms Tarsha had a smile and was so helpful. She loves the students and teachers. She is the best!!!

Jana Harry Posted over a year ago

Ms. Golson has cheerfully helped me with all of my requests. She takes the time to make certain that the task gets done. She is a wonderful secretary and a wonderful person!

Donna Stratton Posted over a year ago

Tarsha Golson is always helpful to her students, faculty and administration. We are lucky to have her on our staff!

Lynne Angus-Barker Posted over a year ago

I wholeheartedly agree! Ms. Golson is a blessing and a LifeChanger. She is very professional, and also very and compassionate and caring. This, combined with her calm and patient demeanor makes her a person others (students, parents, and staff) come to for help.

Pam Reidy Posted over a year ago

As a new teacher to the campus, Ms. Tarsha Golson was instrumental in making me feel welcomed and a part of the staff. At the end of last year, I asked for a key. She made sure I had keys, location of my classroom, and a place to move my things in. She has made sure I have everything my students and I need so we can have a successful learning experience. When I have questions, she is my go-to person because always has the answers or knows where to find them. The school office runs so smoothly because of her. She's the first person my students go to for a smile every morning.

Elizabeth Hoffer Posted over a year ago

Such a wonderful and loving woman! Her caring nature is a warming example to the young children she looks after!

Katrina Scott Posted over a year ago

You've made a great choice. She is indeed an outstanding individual. She's always there when you need her ready to lend a helping hand.

Tirrany Frist Posted over a year ago

Tarsha should be nominated because her infectious giving spirit and attitude just makes u wanna have a great day and smile!!

Elizabeth Green Posted over a year ago

She has raised so many more children than her own. She is a precious lady, and a wonderful example to adults and children in her building.

Bridgett Parker Posted over a year ago

Deserving!

Elizabeth Green Posted over a year ago

She has raised so many more children than her own. She is a precious lady, and a wonderful example to adults and children in her building.

Aaliyah Loper Posted over a year ago

She’s the most humble and patient person I kmsl snes lovely

Pam Perkins Posted over a year ago

i have known Tarsha for many years. She is a very kind and caring person. She is a wonderful role model for our youth. I feel very fortunate to call her a friend.

Keturah Jones Posted over a year ago

best teacher ever ! most important she is a wonderful and caring person in the world . have nothing but the high most respect for this lady . she deserves it !

Acacia Golson Posted over a year ago

I am proud of you mom

Sybil Wilner Posted over a year ago

Ms. Tarsha has been changing the lives of students since she became part of the family at Trent Lott Academy. Not only do the students love her, the faculty and staff love her as well. She is always willing to stop what she is doing and lend a helping hand. Kind, helpful, hard-working, and considerate of others, Ms. Tarsha is a catalyst of what a school secretary should be...a life-changer.

Shannon Triplett Posted over a year ago

Yes. She is the best head secretary I know. She’s compassionate, she loves the kiddos, she’s pleasant and she knows how to do her job and be one of the best at it! She SO derserves THIS award!

Michele Brasher Posted over a year ago

Ms. Betts-Golson is the perfect choice for "Lifechanger." She wears many hats in her role running the school office, and she does a fabulous job at everything! School is all about making connections and building relationships with students and families. Ms. Betts-Golson is always building a bridge to a positive school culture through her cheerful attitude and encouraging words. She consistently goes above and beyond what is expected and would represent your organization well!