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Heroes of the Herd Award

The Heroes of the Herd award recognizes certified and classified staff for their exceptional leadership, exemplary work performance, enthusiastic attitude, and commitment to the Gainesville City School System.  The award acknowledges those outstanding individuals who work "above and beyond" in getting the job done and for being a true "HERO" using their Hearts Everywhere to Reach Out to others.  The recipients serve "ONE GAINESVILLE" while aligning with the district's mission to inspire, nurture, challenge, and prepare all students to be successful upon graduation.   

2024-2025 Award Recipients

Whitney Nguyen, Enota

Media Specialist

 

 

Tanya England
Enota

Bookkeeper

 

 

Dr. Helen Hutsell, Fairstreet 

Teacher

 

 

Annette King, Fairstreet 

Cafeteria Manager

 

 

Samantha Jones, New Holland 

Secretary

   

Dulce Miranda, New Holland 

Secretary

 

 

Christi Conti-Holloway, Gainesville High School

Dual Enrollment Coordinator

 

 

Kendall Thompson, Gainesville High School 

Registrar

 

 

Melissa Hill, Horizon 

Math Teacher Instructional Coach

 

 

Nancy Jimenez, Horizon

Administrative Assistant

 

 

Rebecca Oliver, GMSE

Media Specialist

   

Abby Grindle, GMSE

Paraprofessional

   

Jisel Arroyo, GMSW 

Teacher

   

Jim Von Essen, GMSW

Security Guard