The “Be Golden” Award is a faculty and staff recognition program at the high school. It is given to a teacher or staff that is making a difference at Tyrone.

This award is given weekly by a faculty/staff member to another faculty/staff member. Whoever receives the trophy on Friday is responsible for awarding it to someone else the following week. The only criteria are to give it to someone who has done something to make the school a better place.

“With the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative in our school, we want to not only recognize students for being golden but staff members as well,” said Shannon Davis, the award program coordinator. “This is a way to personally thank people we work with every day, but don’t always have the chance to show them how much they are appreciated.”

Last week the award went to Mrs. Cindy Isenberg.

She chose to give the award to the school nurse Mrs. Tracy Miller.

Mrs. Isenberg quote:

“I nominate Tracy Miller for the Be Golden award. Tracy always has a smile and words of encouragement for all of the students. She is very compassionate and goes the extra mile for a sick or troubled student or staff member.”

The Eagle Eye interviewed Mrs.Miller about being this week’s award winner:

Eagle Eye: Why did you go into education?

Tracy Miller: “I previously worked in various capacities as an RN in both the hospital and health care settings. I initially started working occasionally as a substitute nurse through the Tyrone Area School district. I quickly discovered how much I enjoyed working with students and staff within the district. As a result, I obtained the required credits through Slippery Rock University, in addition to my four year BSN degree, to become a certified school nurse.”

EE: What makes Tyrone a good place to work?

TM: “Tyrone has both a wonderful community and school district. The school district has a history of excelling in all phases-academically, music & arts and athletically. It offers a well-rounded experience.”

EE: What is your favorite memory at Tyrone?

TM: “Since starting here full time, I have enjoyed meeting the students and attending many of the extracurricular activities in addition to my responsibilities throughout the school day.”