Employee of the Month (July 2008)

GCS Announces Pearce Elementary Teacher as July Employee of the Month

There is one way to make a connection with elementary students – simply act like a child at heart. That’s precisely what Steven Snider, a Pearce Elementary second-grade teacher, does. “He’s dedicated, and he’s loyal,” Pearce Principal Pam Misher said. “In addition, he goes the extra mile. He builds an energetic atmosphere in his classroom; he’s really just a big kid at heart.”

In the nomination made on his behalf, a parent described Snider as a caring teacher, who visited her sick child at home and helped her catch up on missed class work. He affectionately refers to his students as “Snider’s Spiders,” and all parties agree: there is nothing this teacher wouldn’t do for one of his “spiders.”

As Employee of the Month, Snider received a $50 gift card from Sam’s Club, which has partnered with Guilford County Schools to support the employee recognition program.

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.