Olivia Neal, School Secretary for Short Mountain School was named as “Employee of the Month” for March 2019 by Cannon County Schools. Mrs. Neal was recognized and presented a certificate by Cannon County Schools Director William F. Curtis for her service to Short Mountain School. Employees are nominated by School Principals or School District Supervisors and are voted on during monthly Principal and Supervisor meetings regarding individuals who exemplify the Mission and Vision of Cannon County Schools.
Short Mountain School Principal Robert Pitts stated regarding his employee, “Olivia Neal, secretary at Short Mountain School has been at Short Mountain for only 2 years, but she has proven herself to be an extraordinary secretary. Her people skills are excellent, and she relates so well with the faculty, the parents, and the students. All of them trust her and depend on her for special help. Students use her for special advice, and she plays the role of the nurse when the real nurse is out. Olivia’s computer skills are excellent, she is very familiar with all the new programs for attendance, bookkeeping and has served as an advisor for other schools on these new programs. If she is out with a sick child, she uses her Chrome Book to complete tasks. Many times she puts in after school hours to perform her secretarial duties. Olivia has assisted as a Building Testing Coordinator and helped work on our School Safety Plan. She is such an asset to Short Mountain School. We are so proud to have her as a part of our school.”
Director of Cannon County Schools, William F. Curtis stated “Olivia Neal is an outstanding employee. She is a dedicated and caring employee and very attentive to the needs of Short Mountain School. The School Secretary is an essential part of every school, and Mrs. Neal is very caring to students and staff alike. I believe Mrs. Olivia Neal personifies our Mission of Cannon County Schools of ‘Preparing All Students for their Future’ by most assuredly being ‘The New E3 – Engaged in Excellence Every Day.”
