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- 2011-2012
Employee of the Year 2012
Chris Patton
Day Treatment Teacher
Oxford Middle School
“This is a wonderful honor to have at such a prestigious school district. I just want to be the best teacher, coach, and mentor I can be to the children I come in contact with everyday because if I am not giving my all how can I expect them to.”
Chris Patton was selected as this year's Employee of the Year! This honor is voted on by all Oxford School District employees from a selection of all of this school year's Employees of the Week.
The following is what voters had to say about Chris Patton:
“Chris does a wonderful job of teaching, coaching and mentoring the students in his care. He is firm but fair, and students respect him.”
“Coach Patton is an excellent teacher and role model for the students in his class. He works hard and leads by example.”
“Being in the day treatment classroom takes someone of good character, patience, and integrity. He is a role model for these young kids who are having difficulties emotionally, and getting along with others. Everyone's job is important, yet helping these individuals carries an immense responsibility, [so] I believe he is the most deserving [of this honor]. I am so proud to work closely with him, and that he received recognition for a week. I hope he receives it for the YEAR!!”
“A very dedicated employee, [Chris] is always prompt and available for the kids.”
“GREAT attitude every single day! A joy to work with; Coach Patton always wears a smile, and he genuinely cares about his students.”
“Coach Patton is persistent in his pursuit of excellence for his students. He maintains high goals for all of his students.”
“[Chris] is a huge encouraging force to his students.”
“[Chris is] very good working with the students assigned to him helping them to reach their potential and improve social skills.”
“Coach Patton works tirelessly with our day treatment students to ensure their success. It is not always an easy job, but Chris always has a smile and a kind word.”
Coach Patton has done an outstanding job providing a strong, structured environment where all students can have success. He is very deserving of this honor.
– Jeff Clay, Principal at Oxford Middle School