Patty Blanchong, a secretary at Huber Ridge Elementary, has been named the Westerville Educational Support Staff Association’s Staff Member of the Month for May.
WESSA President Sue Kaczor, Superintendent Dr. John Kellogg, Huber Ridge Principal Tyson Hilkert and Huber Ridge staff surprised Blanchong with the announcement on Monday. Her nomination featured glowing praise from several staff members, including Assistant Principal Roshonda Elder:
“Patty is the glue that keeps Huber Ridge going. She is so warm, positive and caring to every student, staff member, and family that she comes across. Patty is a wealth of knowledge for the building and can always be counted on to jump in and assist with whatever you ask of her. Patty makes amazing relationships with our students. She provides amazing dialogue and participation on our building's equity team, making school experiences more equitable for our students. She assists with our building initiative Girls on the Run, promoting positivity in our young ladies. Patty is more than deserving of this award for her dedication to Huber Ridge. She is second to none."