Following nominations by board members, parents, teachers, and students, Mrs. Devenny was selected to be the Folsom School 2009-10 Educational Services Professional of the Year in recognition of her outstanding service. Acknowledgement through the New Jersey Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program/Educational Services Professional Program is especially significant because it involves all members of the school community in recognizing excellence. Mrs. Devenny is an important member of our Child Study Team, and is often a parent’s first introduction to the process of assessing and accessing services for a child. She provides an important link between home and school. Additionally, Mrs. Devenny has helped many families to secure community support services, such as low cost health care and family counseling. Mrs. Devenny also offers a safe haven for students in need of a trusted adult to talk with during times of crisis. She has provided individual and group counseling for students across the grades. This year, Mrs. Devenny also procured services through the county to provide life skills classes for our younger students, and after school sessions for middle school students which culminated in an enjoyable day at an indoor water park. Like many of the Folsom Staff, she often goes above and beyond what is required and is an asset to our school and community.