Inspirational speakers such as Maya Angelou – their spiritual inspirations and words of wisdom have made a difference in my life, and that makes me want to strive to be the
best that I can be.Personal motto: Do your best and let God do the rest.
Best thing about my job or BCD:
Besides a wonderful boss, I enjoy the variety of my job. I love the interaction that I have with children from different schools, ages and backgrounds.
Career highlight:
We exceeded 10,000 visits to children in elementary schools when the maximum required was 7,000.
If I wasn't at BCD, I'd …: play mommy and volunteer time with children or elders.
Life philosophy:
Be grateful and enjoy what I have.
Pet peeves: Negative people – definitely!
Favorite vacation destination: Hawaii – I love water, sunsets and the beauty of nature.
Dream car:
Lincoln Navigator
Favorite hobby: I collect teddy bears and listen to relaxing music (nature sounds/waterfalls).
Word that best describes me: Happy
Something you might not know about me:
I like decorating and hope to someday become a professional interior decorator.
Top three passions: My family, my friends and chocolate!
What my colleagues say about me:
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful," said Willie Alexander, administrative assistant I/PK-6 coordinator in student development. "Janie's wonderful to work with, talk to (good listener) and be around."
Janet Pledger, assistant to the registrar II in admissions and academic records, agreed. "Janie is a wonderful co-worker," she said. "She has a great sense of humor and she keeps the office smiling."
