Professionally Speaking
Anderson Association Educational Office Professionals
Serving Anderson Districts I & II
Anderson Districts I & II Career and Technology Center
Welcome Back
I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for all you have done to prepare for the first day of school. Every educational office professional has worked countless hours, behind the scenes, to make sure everything is ready for those students on Monday. We are the “first responders” of our districts. When things go wrong, we know how to fix it or know who to call. When last minute projects need to be completed, we’re the ones who stay late to do it. We order supplies, we order lunches, we organize orientations, we help with registration, we help the new staff members, we are the tech support staff that everyone calls when our technology goes rogue, we are the ones who make sure our new staff members are welcomed, and the ones who make sure they get paid. We all know our schools and district offices couldn't function without skilled office professionals like YOU! And as most first responders, we are the ones sometimes forgotten. We’re the ones jumping in to rescue everyone, but we do it quietly, sometimes without praise and we smile and continue to do what we do best. Some days, especially here in the beginning, it can be very overwhelming!
Today, I want to take the time to say THANK YOU! You are appreciated more than you know. This year, I encourage you to use your colleagues as a way of helping you when things get tough. When you’re stuck and wondering “Is there a better way to do this?”, call your tribe. We’re here to support each other, counsel each other, encourage each other, and help each other on this journey. If you see someone do something amazing, let us know. We'll give them a social media shout out! If you need extra training with something, let us know. Maybe we can help set up a professional development day just for that task. We need your feedback and together we can help each other.
Pass this message along to a co-worker that hasn't joined AAEOP. We begin enrollment in October and it would be wonderful to add more talented office professionals to our tribe.
Enjoy your weekend. It's time to re-charge those batteries, and on Monday.... Take a deep breath, say a little prayer, and let's get ready to Embrace the Journey!
Ingryd Masters, CEOE
AAEOP President
AAEOP
President: Ingryd Masters, CEOE ~ Wren Middle School
President Elect: Nikki Farr ~ ASD1 District Office
Vice President: Kim Perry, CEOE ~ Wren Middle School
Treasurer: Kathy Goodell, CEOE ~ Wren High School
Secretary: Beth Jennings, CEOE ~ Palmetto High School
Let us know how we may help you!
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