Carolyn believes it must have been fate that drew her to apply for a position as a school custodian. After 10 years as the swing shift custodian at Olympia High School, she jumped at the opportunity to switch to head custodian four years ago.
Carolyn loves the hustle and bustle of the school day, and she especially enjoys the opportunities she has to work directly with students. Working with her school’s ASB she has helped to elevate (literally) Olympia’s annual tradition of displaying “where in the world” banners that showcase where seniors are heading after graduation. When Carolyn started, she immediately saw that the banners needed to be hung in a more prominent location where they were more visible and could remain hanging for longer. Carolyn prides herself on creating a culture of “yes” at Olympia by committing to work with students through tricky projects. This often results in projects with a lasting impact like the recent Mandala project at the school entrance.
“Above all else, Carolyn is a person of substance,” says former assistant principal Frank O’Connor. “Her internal compass guides everything she does. She believes in people first. She recognizes the strong connection between a clean and orderly school and its healthy atmosphere. She models involvement and commitment. She has participated in assemblies, attends school activities, and has even delivered lunches to students in detention. She is an outstanding model of ‘walking the talk.’”
