Congratulations to Colleen Petty, Secretary, Lincoln Elementary, as she is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for February 2026.
Thank you, Colleen, for your dedication, hard work, and service to our students, staff, and the NPS community!
Listed below are excerpts from some of the submitted narratives of Colleen's nomination:
- Colleen does her job with kindness, grace, and professionalism. Colleen is exceptionally organized and ensures that everything in the front office runs smoothly and efficiently. No detail is too small, and no task is ever left undone.
- Colleen is always so quick to help me with anything I ask her about. We would honestly be lost without her at Montessori. She keeps us running and organized. Colleen is great about remembering birthdays and special events in people’s lives and helping us all celebrate accordingly.
- She is the best at managing staff’s schedules and deadlines with precision, ensuring our office runs smoothly and efficiently.
- As a parent with kids at Lincoln Montessori, I really appreciate Mrs. Petty as the school secretary. She keeps parents updated on everything - whether it’s the Lost & Found, school events, or even giving me a heads-up when my child's lunch account is low.
- Colleen greets every student, family, and visitor with genuine warmth, creating a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the heart of our school. She balances countless responsibilities while ensuring the front office and our school run seamlessly.
Colleen received her award at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 9. Please congratulate Colleen on this well-deserved award!
