Heather Bell Named September Laker Champion for Kids

Calloway County Schools has named Heather Bell the September Laker Champion for Kids. Bell is an instructional assistant at Calloway County Alternative Instructional Facility. She works with students in the Virtual Learning Academy and the Day Treatment Center.

The Laker Champion for Kids is awarded each month to a Laker staff member who goes above and beyond for students and colleagues. 

Bell was nominated by her colleague Teala Osborne, a math teacher at CCAIF.

“She does such an incredible job working with nontraditional students,” wrote Osborne. “She goes above and beyond to make sure each student has the classes they need and that they know how and where to get help when needed.  Even though her students are virtual, she sees many of them on a regular basis when they come in to work on classes and encourages them to keep going”

“She not only goes above and beyond for the students she is responsible for but never hesitates to help our DTC students as well.  I have seen her buy clothes, food, and basic needs for students.  Last year, she helped one of our students that was homeless move into Hope Calloway and helped her get on her feet.  She spent countless hours on the phone trying to help the student navigate insurance and getting her driver's license.” 

“She has also been willing to help her coworkers daily when we have issues with Edmentum or Infinite Campus.  She has a wealth of knowledge and doesn't hesitate to help and encourage.  I'm so proud to have her as my coworker and friend.  She is a glowing example of a Laker Champion for Kids.”

“She has been a valuable employee at the AIF for almost a decade,” added CCAIF principal Travis Anderson. “She has seen several changes over the years and has been instrumental in helping hundreds of students overcome significant barriers and graduate on time.  Her creativity, organization, leadership, and teamwork attitude have been a blessing to her colleagues and the students and families she serves.  This is a well-deserved honor for a rock star employee!”