Holland Center would like to honor Aaron Check in receiving the “I’m Kind of a Big Deal” award; nominated in November 2007.

Therapist's have nominated Aaron for his consistent performance in the areas of Loyalty, Industriousness, Intentness, Team Spirit, and Alertness. Aaron has consistently demonstrated hard work and dedication to every responsibility he has been given. He can always be seen working to improve himself and encourage those around him to do the same.

Aaron is never one to complain, but rather continues to work hard and learn from every opportunity. He willingly seeks input and advice, and sets a high standard of consistency in his work ethic. Aaron will always volunteer to stay late, come in early, or otherwise make himself available to accommodate staff and parent needs.

Holland Center would like to also honor Briana Boosalis in receiving the “I’m Kind of A Big Deal” award, nominated in November 2007.

Therapists have nominated Briana for her consistent performance in the areas of Loyalty, Industriousness, and Team Spirit. In addition to working diligently on all of her tasks during the day, Briana routinely spends time on the evenings and weekends to make sure the needs of the children, staff, and Center are met.

Whether it is buying supplies, washing towels, billing, or rearranging the schedule to try and accommodate all of the requests…for all that her effort often times goes unnoticed and certainly under appreciated most days.

Therapists are nominated by their co-workers based on his/her consistent performance in the area(s) of:

• Loyalty: Commitment to oneself and those depending on you.
• Industriousness: Hard work and effort.
• Problem Solving: Dedicated to finding the best way, not having it their way.
• Enthusiasm: Truly enjoying the job of teaching/teaming effectively.
• Intentness: Being determined and persistent to become an effective team member.
• Team Spirit: Eagerness to sacrifice personal interest for the welfare of the team.
• Alertness: Being observant, eager to learn and improve on the ability to teach and team.
• Skill: Having knowledge of and the ability to implement the fundamentals of teaching/teaming.

Previous Nominations:

• Maria Bielejeski; nominated in October 2007.