Congratulations to our Employee of the Season:
Edith Baptista
Shout out to Edith Baptista – our Employee of the Season!
Edith has been on our team since 2024. She started at a Teacher Assistant before being promoted to Toddler Lead Teacher in July 2024. Edith will soon be starting her second school year as a RIDE Pre-K TA at NurturEd Central Falls. Congratulations Edith!
Some feedback from coworkers includes:
| Some feedback from coworkers includes: “I am honored to nominate Edith for Employee of the Season because she truly embodies everything that makes an exceptional educator and coworker. Edith is an incredible teacher who approaches every child with genuine kindness, patience, and understanding. She has a remarkable ability to meet each child where they are developmentally and emotionally, ensuring every child receives the support, encouragement, and care they need to thrive. It is clear that every decision she makes is rooted in what is best for the children. One of the things that makes Edith so special is how dependable she is throughout our entire center. Whether she is in the infant room, toddler room, or Pre-K, she steps in seamlessly and always knows the children, their routines, and their individual needs. Every child knows who Edith is, and it is obvious how much they adore her. She has built meaningful relationships with children across every age group, which speaks volumes about the impact she has on our center. Edith is also one of the most reliable and hardworking people I have had the privilege of working with. No matter the task, she completes it with care, professionalism, and excellence. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, support her coworkers, and do whatever is needed to make the day run smoothly. Beyond being an outstanding employee, Edith is an amazing person. She is someone I know I can always count on, whether I need advice, help with a difficult situation, someone to listen, or simply a friendly smile to brighten my day. Her kindness is genuine, and she makes everyone around her feel valued and supported. I truly believe I speak for our entire center when I say that we love and appreciate Edith very much. She makes a positive difference in the lives of the children, families, and staff every single day. She is more than deserving of Employee of the Season, and I cannot think of anyone who represents the heart of our center and company better than she does.” “I nominate Edith Baptista for her hard work, consistency, and her willingness to always be better and learn.” “I want to recognize Edith because she truly deserves it. She is amazing with every child in our center, and you can tell how much all of the kids love her. She makes every child feel comfortable, cared for, and important. No matter what room she’s in, she always jumps right in and does an amazing job. She’s adapted so well to every classroom and is always willing to help wherever she’s needed. I know I can count on her, and she’s always there to encourage and support the people around her. She brings such a positive attitude every day, and she makes a difference not only for the kids but for all of us who get to work with her. We’re really lucky to have her on our team.” |
Other nominees:
| Kwana Adams, NurturEd Pawtucket Shauna Adams, NurturEd at Nowell Leadership Academy Rebecca Compton, Home Office Melaine Contreras, NurturEd Central Falls Riley Enos, NurturEd Smithfield Tazaiya Goddard, NurturEd Providence Ashley Lafontaine, NurturEd Cumberland Angelina Maher, EnrichEd North Providence – Greystone Hannah Menard, NurturEd Smithfield Brooke Pelosi, NurturEd Smithfield Amalia Pineda, NurturEd Providence Jordan Pryor, EnrichEd Woonsocket – Globe Nathanael Santagata, NurturEd Providence Divine Smith, NurturEd Pawtucket Maria Sosa, NurturEd Providence Alyssa Trainor, NurturEd East Greenwich Marissa Turcotte , EnrichEd North Smithfield Beth Zummo, Home Office |
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www.nurturedelc.com/employee-of-the-season-nomination
The Employee of the Season will receive a check for $100, a $50 coupon code for a special “Employee of the Season” uniform item of their choice, and their name on a plaque at the Home Office!
Nominations & Awards are given every year for:
• Winter (announced in February) – nominations collected in January
• Spring (announced in May) – nominations collected in April
• Summer (announced in August) – nominations collected in July
• Fall (announced in November) – nominations collected in October