ROCK HALL — Willing to help out whenever and wherever is needed, Kent County High School’s attendance secretary is this month’s Golden Anchor Award recipient.
With her family in the audience, Catherine Buchanan received the award during the Kent County Board of Education’s Dec. 8 meeting.
In presenting the award, Dan Hushion, Kent County Public Schools’ director of human resources, said Buchanan regularly “steps up without hesitation” at the high school and continues to expand her talents by taking advantage of training opportunities.
“She is dependable and easy to work with,” Hushion said.
Hushion said Buchanan also has a great rapport with students and provides a safe space for them as someone they can speak to.
“She has created a no-judgment zone that many of our students have grown to love and appreciate,” Hushion said. “She is an excellent role model for all of our students.”
The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members or groups of employees who exemplify the mission and core values of Kent County Public Schools.
“Kent County Public Schools is an anchor organization that creates an environment of academic excellence through a collaborative, equitable and rigorous learning community,” the mission statement reads.
Nominations may be submitted by Kent County Public Schools staff members, parents and students.
