Destinee Jones, an instructional assistant at the Virginia Randolph Education Center, has been recognized as the latest “Yay of the Day” honoree by Henrico County Public Schools. Superintendent Amy Cashwell recently presented her with this acknowledgment.
Jones was nominated by Meghan Guion, who praised her dedication and skills in supporting students with autism spectrum disorder. Guion stated, “It is with immense pleasure and without reservation that I recommend Destinee Jones for a YAY of the day! I have had the privilege of working closely with Destinee in her role as an Instructional Aide at VREC. During this time, I have consistently been impressed by her dedication, empathy and remarkable aptitude for supporting students with autism spectrum disorder. Destinee, a proud graduate of Henrico, has quickly become an invaluable member of our team. Despite her young age of 19, she demonstrates maturity and professionalism far beyond her years.”
Guion continued: “What truly sets Destinee apart is her innate ability to connect with students on the autism spectrum. She approaches each child with patience, understanding, and a genuine desire to help them succeed. I have observed her creatively adapting a lesson to meet a student’s unique learning style. She possesses a keen observational eye, allowing her to anticipate student needs and adjust her support proactively. Furthermore, Destinee is highly responsible, reliable, and takes initiative. She is always punctual, eager to learn new strategies, and meticulous in following specific protocols and data collection requirements. She collaborates effectively with classroom teachers, therapists, and other support staff, readily communicating observations and contributing to team discussions. Her willingness to seek feedback and continuously improve her practice is truly commendable.”
Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) serves communities throughout Henrico County in Virginia near Richmond https://www.henricoschools.us. The division extends educational services across the county https://www.henricoschools.us and emphasizes positive learning experiences through dedicated staff members https://www.henricoschools.us. HCPS educators have received recognition for teaching excellence through awards such as the REB Awards for classroom performance https://www.henricoschools.us. Superintendent Amy Cashwell leads the school system https://www.henricoschools.us, which operates under the motto “The right to achieve. The support to succeed” https://www.henricoschools.us.
Jones’s recognition marks number 51 in the ongoing series highlighting outstanding staff contributions within HCPS.
Individuals interested in nominating a staff member for “Yay of the Day” can do so at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.