From Principal Cohen:

Today, we will honor an extraordinary support staff employee, whose contributions over 25 years of service have undoubtedly advanced and enriched our school community.

This individual assumes a variety of essential responsibilities that foster efficient operations management, maximize campus-wide safety, and ensure accurate, as well as organized records. She supports the implementation of important procedures that strengthen accountability and enable initiatives to successfully launch. Most recently, for example, her creativity and forward thinking fueled the development of streamlined protocols for senior open campus. Additionally, she led efforts to create increasingly simplified, yet highly effective protocols for field trip attendance. She also regularly produces posters featuring information about school-sponsored events and programs, which adorn our hallways and bulletin boards.

This individual approaches her duties with sincerity, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates a truly tireless work ethic. She aims to help others, make a meaningful difference, and positively influence the community. She genuinely cares about High School North, her colleagues, and of course, our students.

Stakeholders regularly seek her assistance and guidance, recognizing her depth of institutional knowledge, along with her willingness to ensure others’ success.

She assists Dr. Reginio with all endeavors, providing unwavering support through the completion of planned tasks, as well as unforeseen circumstances.

She embodies what it means to be a MiddNorth Lion, and we are genuinely grateful for all that she does to advance the campus.

Congratulations, Mrs. Alaia, High School North’s 2023-2024 Support Staff Employee of the Year.