On Wednesday, February 26, Mathews Auto Group (Honda and Nissan in Paris, TX) celebrated two extremely deserving staff members from Melissa ISD by honoring them through their "Pay it Forward" initiative.
Among the honorees was Leah Robison, a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Teacher. Ronnie Havens, Principal of DAEP, spoke highly of Robison, “Mrs. Robison was nominated for the Pay It Forward award for her commitment to providing our students with grace, compassion and support every day! Mrs. Robison is able to bring out the best in all students she interacts with through her relentless drive to provide each student with encouragement and believing in them when they may not believe in themselves. Mrs. Robison also has a passion for creating creative activities and projects which inspire students in and out of the classroom“
Also honored was Katie Osborne, an LPAC Assistant in the Emergent Bilingual department. Bilingual ESL District Coordinator, Crystal Perez, shared her appreciation towards Osborne, “Katie brings creativity, team spirit, and thoroughness to everything she does. She is always ready to lend a helping hand, offer fresh perspectives, and contribute to the team's success. She is a true asset to Team Melissa. ”
The dealership owners, Tim and Julie Anderson, are a former Melissa Cardinal family and initiated the “Pay it Forward” program to recognize educators who go above and beyond for students and the school without expecting anything in return. Both Hollin and Skotnicki were awarded $250 each through this initiative as a thank you for their service in education.
Congratulations to these incredible staff members! We deeply appreciate your dedication to our Cardinals and the Melissa ISD team.