Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon with Atlanta BookPAL Heather Place and her daughter, Aubrey Izurieta
Congratulations to Atlanta BookPAL Heather Place for winning the Smyrna Mayor's Education Award in the Volunteer Category! The ceremony took place on May 15th at Smyrna City Hall.
Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon with Atlanta BookPAL Heather Place and her daughter, Aubrey Izurieta
Atlanta BookPALS has been honored to have Heather on our team since 2001. Heather reads at Norton Park Elementary School in Smyrna, Georgia every Thursday and often participates in special events. Heather is one of our most enthusiastic readers and is a true asset to the BookPALS Program!
Counselor Peggy Keene of Norton Park said, "The children know Heather as a caring adult and a friend of the community. Heather participates in many school activities such as Book of the Month and Cultural Arts Day. Our students and teachers have enjoyed Heather's enthusiasm for books. We appreciate her being here to read and her smiling face! She is the best!"
Jackie Verner added, "Heather's heart is so big, she added first grade. She now reads to all 15 classes on a rotating schedule! None of the teachers want to miss out on Heather's dramatic readings!"
BookPAL Heather Place (left) at Powers Ferry Elementary School Participating in the Fall Apple Festival with Fellow BookPAL Kristen Walker (right)
Please join me in congratulating Heather!
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