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Nancy Smith

Position: Mentor Coordinator
School: Highlands Elementary School
School District: Red Clay Consolidated School District
City, State: Wilmington, DE

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Nancy Smith was nominated by her colleague, Maryann McConnell.

Ms. Smith provides exemplary leadership to the mentoring program at Highlands Elementary School. Her team of community mentors touches the lives of elementary school children throughout the school year. Her leadership skills include recruitment, positive role modeling, compassion, and organization. She goes out of her way to pair mentors with students. She bridges the gaps between teachers and students. This year, she spearheaded a holiday drive to benefit several Highlands families.  She collaborates with school staff to ensure children who need a mentor are matched. She does little things to show appreciation to the mentors and staff. Ms. Smith is an unsung hero at her small community school.

Comments (12)

Lisa Bell Posted over a year ago

Nancy, How wonderful! Congratulations! Your love, dedication, and commitment to your students and their families shows what a wonderful person you are!

Mary Beth Barbro Posted over a year ago

The mentoring program at Highlands is phenomenal and it is all thanks to Nancy Smith! She is truly amazing!

peg cristello Posted over a year ago

Nancy is a life changer. She runs an excellent Mentor Program and I wish there were more like her so we could have such great programs across the district. She has made such a difference in so many students' lives. She inspires all she works with to realize the importance of supporting our students in all aspects of their development. Thanks Nancy for your many years of supporting so many of our students!

Betty Diznoff Posted over a year ago

Nancy, you are so deserving of this award. You exemplify so many positive traits that make your mentoring program the best. You are caring, compassionate, and committed. Thanks for all you do. Congratulations!

Pamela Scotton Posted over a year ago

We love you Nancy you got this you are the best

Kathy Posted over a year ago

Nancy is a life changer for sure! She is Passionate about her work and the mentor program. An outstanding person on every level!

Sharon O’Connor Posted over a year ago

Nancy uses her gifts to change lives in many ways. She is a passionate mentor/educator who truly cares about the whole person of everyone she meets. No one deserves this more!

Natalie Herring Posted over a year ago

Such a wonderful person who is dedicated to her job and community!!!

Lisa Smith Posted over a year ago

My mother has dedicated her life to teaching, mentoring, and being a positive influence in the lives of children in Delaware. Over the years students have remained in her life due to the impact she had on them as children. Her students children also visit! Her job as Creative Mentoring leader for Highlands Elementary school not only helps the children but gives her purpose and allows her to use her many talents to benefit others. I have always known that my mom is a life changer; I have seen it time and again over many years. I hope in this recognition for her, it inspires other teachers and leaders to follow in her footsteps to improve the lives of children in need. I am very proud to share my mom with whoever needs her; she has endless love, compassion, and knowledge for anyone in need.

Fredda pennock Posted over a year ago

Nancy- You are the heart and soul of the Highlands mentoring program. I have learned so much from you! Thank you for all your hard work.

Sally Barclay Posted over a year ago

Nancy has a big heart for both students, teachers, staff and mentors. She is always focused on others and how she can best help them. She understands that many students need more emotional support and she makes sure they get it.

Equetta Jones Posted over a year ago

I wouldn't be able to do what I do without her! Thank you for your continued support and level of care!! The mentors and you fill a void each and every year without pause!