YAY SHELLY HARRISON AND DIMPAL PATEL! Shelly and Dimpal, instructional assistants at Skipwith Elementary School, are today's "Yay of the Day" honorees! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored them recently at Skipwith.
YAYWORTHY:
Nominator Riian Brock said,
"These two individuals are, without question, among the most remarkable colleagues I have had the privilege of working with. They began their roles together last year and have since formed an exceptional and dependable team. They know every student by name, have strong relationships with teachers, and are deeply connected to our school community. Their dedication is evident in everything they do. They are consistently present, willingly attend evening events to support the school, and respond to every request with a genuine “whatever you need.” Each day often begins with car duty or cafeteria support before transitioning directly into kindergarten classrooms, where they are fully engaged—never hesitant to jump into hands-on learning with playdough, paint, or play.
"In their roles as general education instructional assistants, they have gone far beyond their job descriptions. They have served as tutors, exceptional education support, clinic backups, security monitors, restroom supervisors, play partners to our youngest learners, and, at times, a much-needed shoulder to lean on. Our school could not function day to day without their commitment, flexibility, and care. We are incredibly fortunate to have them as part of our team."
Thank you for all you do, Shelly and Dimpal, to make a positive difference and move HCPS forward!
• No. 48 in a series. Nominate a standout staff member for a "Yay of the Day" at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.