Dora Eastin named Joplin Schools Support Staff Member of the Year

(From Joplin Schools)

Please help us congratulate the 2024 Joplin Schools Support Staff of the Year winner, Ms. Dora Eastin!
Dora is a Behavioral Specialist at Soaring Heights Elementary, where she has helped create a unique student-support space, called 'The Focus Room.' 

There, she welcomes students and shows them compassion, dignity and respect while providing supports to help those students build confidence, academic skills, and the ability to participate fully in class. 

She is also a Cross Country and Track coach for students at Joplin High School and has modeled servant-leadership by creating opportunities for those JHS students to volunteer at Soaring Heights with Running Club activities, parent engagement events, and fundraisers. 

Dora was nominated for this award by staff and administrators at Soaring Heights.

 
Soaring Heights principal Katy Booher said, "Dora has led us to improved outcomes for our students, staying flexible and resilient even in the most difficult of circumstances. She is an incredible leader, and we are grateful for her service to Joplin."

 
There are so many amazing Support Staff members in Joplin Schools, and Dora is a great example of how our classified staff can and do make huge impacts for their students, coworkers, and community. Thank you for being part of Eagle Nation!