Q: What is your role at the ESE program?
A: I am the Assistant Site Supervisor at Towne Meadow ESE.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I grew up in Independence, Kentucky and little over a year ago moved up to Carmel, Indiana.

Q: What is one of your favorite memories from elementary school?
A: In 3rd grade, I got an award for perfect attendance.

Q: What was your favorite subject in elementary school and why?
A: History because it's like reading a good book.

Q: Why did you decide to study education in college or enter this field?
A: I love working with a great team, parents, and all the children.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I never feel like this is my job because I enjoy it so much.

Q: What unique skills/talents do you apply to your job?
A: Creativity and staying positive

Q: How do you handle a "bad" day?
A: Always staying calm and positive

Q: What do you hope your ESE participants take away from the program?
A: Building enjoyable memories that they will look back on when their adults.

Q: Why/how do you think Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is making a positive impact in the elementary schools?
A: We are working together with the Towne Meadow staff to ensure the children are in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Q: Favorite quote/saying:
A: "Respect yourself and others will respect you." Confucius

By: Deneyse Solazzo

I'm sure by now that most parents have noticed the giant corkboard next to the parent table covered with tiny white sheets of paper. The purpose of this board is to display the daily R.I.C.H.E.R "Right"-Up winners.

The Extended School Enrichment program is based on the R.I.C.H.E.R. principles which stand for Respect, Integrity, Caring, Harmony, Excellence, and Responsibility. When a child does something that displays one or more of these principles, the staff here at Towne Meadow ESE will recognize them with a R.I.C.H.E.R. "Right"-Up. This award is immediately displayed on the giant corkboard for all to see.

The students at Towne Meadow really like this new system of displaying R.I.C.H.E.R. "Right"-Ups. They show a real sense of pride when they walk up to the board and hang up their award and are excited to show it off to their parents at pick up. Keep up the good work boys and girls! We hope to see your name on the board soon!