KCPS Board Recognizes Terrific Teammates

At the Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Board of Education meeting, three KCPS employees were recognized as “Terrific Teammates” for their contributions to their school communities.

 

 

Jennifer Boyd

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hartman, Hale Cook, Southeast and Central High School

 

“Ms. Boyd goes above and beyond for not only her department but for all KCPS students and employees,” writes colleague Alexandria Ready. “I was a new hire this year and can say with utmost honesty that I would not have been able to transition into my position without her.”

 

 

Juan Carlos Cineros

Real World Learning Specialist

Manual Career and Technical Center

 

“Mr. Cineros is incredibly efficient and organized. He is a self-starter that leads various initiatives from start to finish,” writes Principal Christopher McNeil. “He performs every task on a high level in the spirit of excellence. He is also forward-thinking and a problem solver. Our organization is lucky to have him.”

 

 

Elvira Mendez

Social Studies Teacher

Northeast Middle School 

 

“Ms. Mendez works to ensure that her lessons include the strengths of the students and keeps them engaged. She focuses on including different intelligence types and makes lessons interactive,” writes co-teacher Ashley Emerson. “Witnessing her processes in the classroom has ensured that I know how I can manage a classroom that is a supportive community in and of itself.

 

Congratulations, Ms. Boyd, Mr Cineros and Ms. Mendez! We are so proud to work with you in KCPS.