David Cleaver, a custodian at Thompkins Middle School, has been selected as the April winner of the EVSC’s Cause for Applause award. The award seeks to recognize individuals who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.
Cleaver, who was nominated by Thompkin’s teacher Rebekah Hodge, is a second shift custodian and according to Hodge, is always ready to help in any way he can from helping her move into her classroom to helping her clean out flower beds at the school. The best thing, though, says Hodge is the interest that he takes in the students.
“When school started last year, David stopped by each day to check out my students’ work that was displayed in the room or in the hallway,†Hodge said. “He always shows an interest in our students and is a great addition to our staff.â€
Cleaver has worked for the EVSC since 2014.
Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. Go to http://www.evscschools.com/community/nominate-evsc-employees-exemplary-work for the nomination form. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.
