Norfolk Public Schools is pleased to announce that Melissa Coler, NPS General Ledger, Central Office Business Office, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for November 2024.
Thank you, Melissa, for your dedication, hard work, and service to our students, staff, and the NPS community!
Listed below are excerpts from some of the submitted narratives of Mrs. Coler's nomination:
- Melissa is a business rock-star and Panther enthusiast! She has worked tirelessly to keep our school's finances running seamlessly. I don't know where we would be without her! She is a wealth of knowledge, a patient teacher, and a bookkeeper extraordinaire!
- When I walked into the Business Office of Norfolk Public Schools one of the first persons to welcome me was Missy. She was smiling and genuinely happy to welcome me to the Panther Team. Her knowledge of the district and the happenings in the business office are priceless. She is always pleasant with anyone who has a question and is never at a loss for an answer.
- We are so fortunate to have Missy as a Panther. Missy is an integral piece to the business department with helping establish the District’s overall budget, keeping us compliant with the ever changing coding aspects with the State, funding reimbursements, and all things audit related. I am continually amazed at how she is able to keep all those numbers straight in her head! The things she does behind the scenes for the different buildings to make sure they function properly so our students can learn are taken for granted.
- Missy Coler is AMAZING! She is the first person I call when I have a question and she always has the answer. Missy’s knowledge of all business-related elements is irreplaceable. NPS is so fortunate to have her in the Business Department!
- Melissa Coler is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable people we have at Norfolk Public Schools. She goes above and beyond each and every day to keep our finances in order. The District is extremely fortunate to have Melissa as an employee!
Melissa received her award at the Board of Education meeting on November 11, 2024. Please congratulate Melissa on this well-deserved award!
