Dawn Motley honored as "Friend of Education"

The Southwest District of the Missouri State Teachers Association honored Kirbyville parent volunteer, Dawn Motley, as a “Friend of Education” on Monday, April 12 at the spring banquet. Dawn has been a long time volunteer in the district, helping out with school events, field trips and teacher projects. Dawn has been active in the Kirbyville PTO as an officer and a member for four years. Dawn’s positive energy is contagious and encouraging. When a student has a fresh haircut or a new missing tooth, Dawn is one of the first to notice and share in that student’s personal excitement. She knows many students by name and they all know her name.

The nomination letter posed the question, “What do you get when you mix the Energizer Bunny, a heart as big as the sun and a sparkling personality that shines like a star?” The answer, of course, was Dawn Motley. The letter further stated, “Her countless hours of cutting, copying and laminating have created time for teachers to devote to collaboration and instructional planning that directly impacts student learning. Dawn also directly influences the lives of children as a frequent guest reader in classrooms and at special library programs. Dawn assembles student folders for our at-home and summer reading programs. The students look forward to her enthusiastic presence as she chaperones field trips and supervises our annual summer reading celebration. Students love the photos she takes documenting many special events and capturing the spirit and fun. They feel proud when they are featured in school newsletters, in the district blog and on school bulletin boards.”

She was nominated for this award by the Kirbyville Community Teachers Association. The Kirbyville School District is grateful for her tireless service to benefit the students and the school community as a whole.

Congratulations, Dawn!!!