Salem High School Staff Members of the Month

Salem High School recently recognized three employees as staff members of the month. 

The three recognized, with supporting comments, from the high school:

Claire Brady

Claire Brady, an Office Technology teacher, was selected as the Salem High School Staff Member of the Month for April. Her nomination by several of her students stated, "Not only is she a great teacher, she is a great role model. She comes to school every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She always makes my day brighter!"

"Mrs. Brady getting only this nomination would be an understatement of her efforts. She devotes her time and efforts to benefit the people around her academically and personally. She has made such an impact in my life, and I’m sure many others. She helped me overcome my fear of public speaking and encouraged me to run for a state officer of FBLA which required me to make a speech in front of 400 people. She motivated me to have confidence in myself so I listened to her, made the speech, and won the position."

"Mrs. Brady is a great teacher who encourages people to follow their dreams. In class she is great with helping any students with any problem, whether it’s personal, class, or school related. I can’t think of a teacher that deserves it more."

"Mrs. Brady has taught me skills I will carry with me throughout my life, including typing and filing. I have never seen Mrs. Brady be anything less than enthusiastic and cheerful."

Lisa Massahos

Lisa Massahos, a paraprofessional, was selected as the Salem High School Staff Member of the Month for May. Her nomination by a staff member stated, "Lisa is such a valuable asset in and out of the classroom. Lisa has been in my class many times. Her dedication to the students doesn’t stop after the 90 minute block. Not only does she take the initiative to do the assignments herself so she can better help the students, she has also taken assignments home to better modify them for students. She has helped students before and after school countless times. She urges them to study or complete work with their free time throughout the day. Her day does not simply begin at 7:15 and end at 2:10. Lisa encourages and supports every student she comes in contact with to do their best. Lisa is an active participant in many of Salem High School’s activities. As advisor to the freshman class she runs class council meetings, attends many of the events, and helps run events. Lisa is always willing to help out the other classes as well. For example she is the go to person for the annual Battle of the Bands concert. Even though this isn’t the freshman event, the other advisors knew that she can be counted on to help run the event. Lisa is a valuable asset to the Salem High School community, and I am very pleased to be nominating her for Staff Member of the Month."

Deb Wilmarth

Deb Wilmarth, support staff for the Area Directors and the Computer Lab Supervisor, was selected as the Salem High School Staff Member of the Month for June. Her nomination by a staff member stated, "Deb is the central figure in all class council activities whether it is her class – the Class of 2014 – or the other classes. Other class advisors rely on Deb immensely for ideas and for the organization of events such as the Freshman Reception, Mr. SHS, the Talent Show, and other fundraisers. She is a living oral history and operations manual of these school-wide student social events. These events would be far more difficult and stressful without her involvement. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor than Deb Wilmarth." 

Congratulations to Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Massahos, and Mrs. Wilmarth for their well-deserved recognition.