Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) named Estill County Schools staff member, Felicia Campbell as the recipient of the prestigious, statewide Wanda Luttrell Office Professional Award.
The award is presented annually to a school or district office professional who contributes significantly to the efforts of the leadership team; who is the pulse of the office; and exhibits resourcefulness, commitment, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Named in honor of Wanda Luttrell, KASA’s longtime office manager who served school administrators for 28 years, this award is highly prized among school staff statewide.
Deana Caldwell, a school psychologist for Estill County Schools, nominated Campbell for the award. She has held her post for 23+ years under three interim superintendents and five superintendents. Caldwell makes note of Campbell’s consistency and her willingness to evolve and stay on top of new trends in the world of education.
“Mrs. Campbell works diligently to stay informed about the constant changes within education,” Caldwell said. “She can often be found at her desk after hours watching webinars and reviewing the latest materials to ensure that she can stay ahead of new laws, mandates and any changes that may occur. She works daily with employees across the district to resolve issues dealing with certification, licensures, payroll, benefits and many other items. She has been described as dedicated, trustworthy, accurate, loyal and a friendly employee.”
Campbell also serves on the district leadership team and plays a vital role in maintaining employee satisfaction. She is responsible for assisting in the development, distribution and data desegregation of employee satisfaction surveys. This information ensures that all employees are being heard and recognized and that the district can identify areas of improvement and target ways it can work to improve satisfaction of employees.
“Mrs. Campbell is great at what she does because she loves her job,” Caldwell added. “Her responses and treatment of others are always courteous and professional with a sincere interest in helping as much as she can. She has a rare and true servant mentality that places the lives and needs of others above her own.”
“Superintendents have come and gone in Estill County,” former superintendent Bert Hensley said. “But the pulse of the district still works in the superintendent’s office. Mrs. Campbell’s official title may be assistant to the superintendent, but in reality, she is assistant to the district.”
“Working with Felicia was an absolute joy,” former Estill County Schools Superintendent Kim Shaw said. “She is a team player in the truest sense and always finds positives in every situation. She leads by example and motivates those around her to be the best they can be.”
“I am thankful and blessed to have someone of her caliber working beside me, and the stakeholders of this school district feel the same way," Estill County Schools Superintendent Jeff Saylor said. "She is and always will be an Estill County Engineer."