AND ---- ALTHOUGH MUCH OF THE HARD WORK OF EDUCATORS GOES UN-NOTICED, WE RECOGNIZE THEM HERE EACH WEEK.
MOST DAYS YOU WILL FIND SHAWN DEPINE, RIGHT HERE IN THE FRONT OFFICE OF GUADALUPE ELEMENTARY.

OH YES....SHE'S ANSWERING THE PHONE...., TAKING CARE OF SCHOOL BUSINESS...... BUT WHAT SETS HER APART....IS THAT SHE KNOWS MOST STUDENTS ON A FIRST NAME BASIS.

AND LENDING A LISTENING EAR WHEN A STUDENT HAS A PROBLEM.  THESE ARE QUALITIES THAT ARE NOT ONLY NOTICED BY STUDENTS, BUT ALSO PARENTS.

<"She's so sweet and she knows how to connect with all children. In the office, you will always find her doing everything that needs to be done."  >Sylvia Huerta\Parent
<"She's very detail oriented. She cares alot about her school. She goes out of her way, to make everyone feel comfortable, weather they are new or whether they have been here forever. She has that special touch."  >Tammy Nobles\Guadalupe Elementary Principal
MS. DEPINE HAS A SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE SCHOOL. YOU MIGHT SAY IT'S A FAMILY TRADITION.

HER HUSBAND ATTENDED THE SCHOOL, AS WELL HER ALL OF HER CHILDREN. 

WE ASKED HER 9 YEAR OLD SON RANDAL TO TELL US JUST HOW SPECIAL HIS MOM IS.
<"Because she's such a good secretary and such a good mom. And she likes to help out the staff and help with the kids."  >Randal Depine\Educator's Son
HERE SHE TAKES A MOMENT TO HELP THIS YOUNG MAN KEEP HIS SHOES TIED.

SHE SAYS THAT EACH DAY IS ANOTHER ADVENTURE.

Ms. Depines duties are not limited to administrative duties. She doubles as a nurse 4 days a week.
AND DESPITE ALL HERE MULTI TASKING, SHE MANAGES TO ORGANIZE ALL HER DUTIES WITH A SMILE ...
<"Coming every day, just having those kids come up and say good morning and then have them smile at you knowing that you made somewhat of a difference in their day."  >Shawn Depine\Educator Of The Week