Pop Quiz: Who's the Most Underrated Staff Member at Your School?

Some top-notch educators say "thanks."

The person who I call when I am having computer issues! Her name is Robyn and she is our district IT person and she ALWAYS answers the phone and is ALWAYS polite. She never makes me feel bad when she has to help me with the same issue over and over!

Elizabeth Rushton, Master Teacher
Instructional Specialist, Humboldt Unified School District

Our monitors: Without them we couldn’t ensure the safety and well-being of our students. Rain or shine, hot or cold, they brave the elements to greet our students each and every day.

Robbie Ramirez, NBCT, Master Teacher
Curriculum Service Provider, Maldonado Elementary School

Special education assistants.

Christie Olsen, NBCT, Master Teacher
Instructional Coach, Lake Havasu Unified School District

Our support staff — custodian, cafe, nurses. We couldn't do our jobs without their hard work and dedication to our students and teachers.

Jennifer Robinson, Ed.D., NBCT
Principal, Maricopa Unified School District