January 2015 Renaissance Staff Member Of The Month: Head Custodian Jim Coleman

Ten thing we like about Mr. Coleman:

  • Willingness to always help however he can.
  • The way he interjects humor into the school environment.
  • His constant hard work.
  • The positive attitude he uses in any situation.
  • Great level of empathy.
  • Down to earth personality.
  • Persistent dedication.
  • Welcoming smile.
  • Genuine passion for the staff and students.
  • Comes to work every day with an enthusiastic outlook.

EE: What inspired you to apply for the head custodian position?

JC: Job security, retirement, working at the same place with my twin brother.

EE: How long have you worked at TAHS?

JC: Five years

EE: Have you worked at Tyrone? If not, where else have you worked?

JC: Supervisor at Kunzler Co.

EE: What is your favorite memory?

JC: Eating lunch in my office with “the lunch crew”

EE: If you weren’t working at Tyrone, what would you be doing?

JC: Guiding hunts in Colorado or Montana or still working at Kunzler 

EE: Where did you attend high school? 

JC: Tyrone High School, class of 1993

EE: Where did you attend college? 

JC: I enrolled at Penn State, but slept in the first morning of class, so I never went. True story.

EE: What is your favorite movie? 

JC: Braveheart

EE: What is your favorite book?

JC: The Outsiders

EE: What is your favorite sports team?

 JC: Baseball – Atlanta Braves.  Football – Denver Broncos