December Every Raven Staff Awards

Posted Date: 12/18/2023

Celebrating our Every Raven, Every Day staff awards for the month. Congratulations to Lakyle Rabanales, Carolyn Benton, Emilee Ashenfelter, Nadine Cobbs, and Amanda Witherspoon.

Special thanks to TFNB Your Bank for Life for sponsoring this award program. Nominate a Rapoport staff member or teacher here: www.rapoportacademy.org/nominate.

Lakyle Rabanales, Food Service
Nominated by Jenn Mellott: “Lakyle exemplifies kindness and respect daily to each and every person she comes into contact with. Lakyle takes pride in her daily work and it shows through her actions.”

Carolyn Benton, Teaching Assistant
Nominated by Diana Silva & Jacqueline Weaver: “Ms. Benton comes in very early to help us get ready for the day. Her joyous and generous spirit makes our day brighter. She always goes above and beyond to help our school look awesome. I am very thankful for her.”

“Ms. Benton is a treasure of knowledge and ideas! She does all that she can to ensure the children are having fun while learning and also show them that they are loved. She is encouraging and has a great sense of humor that shines on the dreariest of days!

  Emilee Ashenfelter, ELAR Instructional Coach 
Nominated by Tanya King: "Mrs. Ashenfelter is the definition of a team player. She is always offering help to me and others any chance she gets. She is a ray of light. I can always count on her for a smile and well wishes."

Nadine Cobbs, Custodian at Secondary
Nominated by Amanda Santiago: “Mrs. Cobbs does a spectacular job in the annex, but beyond that, she makes everyone around her feel special. Her compliments are truly a delight! She shows such genuine care for all Ravens -- students and staff. She goes above and beyond every day to make sure everyone is taken care of.”

Amanda Witherspoon, High School English Teacher
Nominated by Alyssa Walker: “She cares for her students and never fails to put a smile on her students' faces. I feel I've learned a lot by having her as my teacher.”