For the past several years, Johnston County Schools administrators have participated in seminars devoted to understanding, implementing, and enhancing leadership. One of the books read and discussed is Good to Great by Jim Collins. In this book, Mr. Collins advocates for making sure you have the right people in the right seats in your organization. He asserts that people are not an organization’s most important asset. The right people are. The Employee of the Month program is a monthly program that the Human Resources Department uses to

recognize employees who demonstrate the qualities of a caring and dedicated individual.

This month, the award goes to Lisa Stafford, fourth grade teacher at Benson Elementary. She was nominated by a parent, Christine Roberts. Her nomination form reads…

“Well where do I start? This teacher has made such a big impact on my child! My child had the opportunity to have her for 2 years, and has great respect and love for this teacher. She is a GREAT example of why people become teachers. They inspire these kids to do their best no matter what. She has been there for my daughter and has always told her, “YES YOU CAN!!!!” It really means a lot for a teacher to be patient and understanding!! I wish Mrs. Stafford could follow my child and teach her every year! I am honored to say that my daughter had the BEST teacher in JOHNSTON COUNTY, and we will always be grateful for all she has done. WE WILL MISS YOU, MRS. STAFFORD. Thanks for helping her get to the 5th grade. You are the BEST!!!”



Lisa Stafford is an employee who makes Johnston County schools great!