Kim Mathai

Kim Mathai, also known as the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) powerhouse of GCS, grew Penn-Griffin’s PTA membership from two to 200. Her dedication and support of the vital relationship between a school and the PTA is what sets Mathai apart from the rest. GCS appreciates her energy towards taking on the tasks that teachers and staff need help to complete.

Jason McMasters

Guilford County Schools has a friend in Jason McMasters; he donated a new concrete patio to use for adaptive physical education classes. As the district faced budget cuts, McMasters stepped forward to donate his time and organize the repaving of the concrete patio, which had been in disrepair for some time. The concrete was worn and cracked, making it difficult for teachers to take students with disabilities outside for physical therapy and practice using wheelchairs H.J. McMasters and Associates, along with several other area businesses, donated labor and supplies free of charge to the district for the complete replacement of the patio. McMasters did not let the fact that he was not a teacher or school official keep him from action, he identified the problem and became the solution.

Carl Serrette

Carl Serette, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) President of Jamestown Elementary, is the prototype of a perfect parent in a school. Also serving as a member of the State PTA, Serette began an organization known as Men Organized to Raise Engagement (M.O.R.E), which encourages African American fathers to get involved in schools. His service does not stop there; he is also a member of the District Parent Advisory Board. Always striving for excellence, Serette is a huge part of GCS, and his attitude of service is comparable to none.