‘Safety and security’ remain focus of 30-year plant operator
Willie Coleman
It didn’t take long for Willie Coleman’s supervisors to recognize his value as an employee. Almost immediately after being hired back in 1984 as a custodian at Cullen Middle School, Coleman was promoted to the position of plant operator. He has been working in that capacity for Team HISD ever since, most recently at the Gregory-Lincoln Education Center.
Coleman is a proud member of Worthing High School’s Class of 1974, who came to the district after serving as the manager of an auto parts store. He says he never anticipated staying here this long, but stays year after year out of devotion to his students.
“There were so many other places I wanted to go,” said Coleman. “But safety and security is my main focus, and that’s why I did it for so long. For the kids.”
Coleman officially marked his 30th anniversary with the district on May 14, but several other employees have also marked theirs this week (May 11–17). See if you know anyone on this list:
25 years
- Cheryl Baker, teaching assistant, Milby HS
- Velma Ruiz, teacher, Scarborough ES
20 years
- Felix Govea, maintenance repairer, Construction & Facility Services
- Priscilla Pugh, clerk, Jordan HS
10 years
- Toya Martell, attendant, Food Services
- Kay York, teacher, White ES
5 years
- Sandra Benson, production attendant, Food Services
- Elena Jimenez, associate tutor, Oates ES
- Margarita Martinez, quality control representative, Food Services
- Mario Muniz Jr, production attendant, Food Services
- Maritza Sorto, production attendant, Food Services
- Ofelia Vasquez, production attendant, Food Services
- Harold Whorton, warehouse driver, Food Services
- Joslyn Williams, associate teacher
| Check back next Friday for more May Milestones. Leave a comment below if you’d like to congratulate any of the above employees. |
Congrats(Big Willie), To my big brother so good to see you are being reconized for your greatness.Don’t forget who taught you how to do what you do from (NAS).I’m so happy you have made Gregory Lincoln your new home and that it has worked out well for you makes me proud to know we are all succeeding on our new adventures in life, keep up the good work.
Dee