Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Bakota - GCEA Educational Support Professional of the Year!
Posted on 10/11/2023
Mrs. Lisa Bakota has been named as the Gloucester County Education Association's 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year.
Mrs. Bakota has been a valuable support staff member serving as an instructional aide within the Township of Franklin Public Schools for eleven years with the last ten at the Caroline L. Reutter School.
During her career at Reutter School Mrs. Bakota has provided sound instructional assistance to students in a variety of settings within the school. As described by her colleagues, “she takes an active role in the classrooms she is in. While she takes direction very well, Mrs. Bakota’s strength is in her active approach to her job. She is also extremely collaborative, and is willing to share her ideas and offer support.”
Mrs. Bakota is also actively involved within the school community in addition to her role as an instructional aide. Mrs. Bakota plans for school-wide character development events while participating in the Reutter School Climate & Culture Committee and serves as the advisor for school's Gardening Club.
Mrs. Bakota was previously awarded as the Township of Franklin Public School’s 2023 Educational Support Professional of the Year.