Fort Pierce Central High School (FPCHS) culinary arts teacher Margaret (Peggy) Ash and school plant manager Barbara Hisey were honored at the January 28, 2014, St. Lucie School Board meeting for the inaugural presentation of the S.T.A.R. (Special Thanks and Recognition) employee recognition program. The two long-time school district employees were honored for doing “whatever it takes” to get the job done, as evidenced in their vital contribution to the success of the district’s Early Childhood Discoveries conference held on January 11, 2014 at the school. Ms. Hisey and her team stayed late and their responsiveness to the needs of the event the Friday night before, and all day Saturday were outstanding. Ms. Ash and her culinary arts program students provided 250 lunches to those in attendance and her personal touch made all the difference. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Principal Megan Guyer, school board chairman Debbie Hawley, site maintenance workers Eddie Bussey and William Durr, FPCHS principal Todd Smith, site maintenance worker Frankie Jackson, St. Lucie Schools Superintendent Genelle Yost, Barbara Hisey, FPCHS plant manager Eva Wortham, site maintenance worker Donald Jordan, and FPCHS assistant principals Kristi Pacocha and Mary Hoffman.
Employees honored as inaugural STAR recognition program recipients
