VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Schools recently released their winners for S.A.F.E. Awards for December, January, and February.
Owens Miller, Dewar Elementary 
Mary Brown, Dewar Elementary 
Roy Donaldson, Parker Mathis 
Luz Pedrera-Lee, Pine Grove Middle 
Debbie Wright, Pine Grove Middle
PRESS RELEASE:
S.A.F.E. Award Winners
Congratulations to the December, January, and February SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) Award winners with Lowndes County Schools. The December winners are, Debbie Wright and Luz Pedrera-Lee, with Pine Grove Middle School. The January winners are, Mary Brown and Owens Miller, with Dewar Elementary School (DES). The February winner is Roy Donaldson, with Parker Mathis Learning Center (PMLC). These dedicated employees were selected for this award for making safety their top priority! Each winner received a $50 gift and will be re-entered for a $100 drawing at the end of the school year. Valdosta Insurance Services sponsor this award.
Horace Walker, Assistant Principal said, Debbie Wright always has a warm and welcoming smile. She is ALL IN and demonstrates genuine care and concern for the students.” Debbie is also described as a warm and loving team player who makes everyone feel valued. She is dedicated and hardworking. Sam Clemons Jr., Principal stated, “Debbie brings a positive high energy and a personal touch in our PGM lunchroom. We are grateful to have Ms. Debbie in our PGM staff.”
Luz Pedrera-Lee is an exemplary worker who goes beyond the call of duty of what her job requires. She is willing to lend a helping hand to all in need. She makes sure her area are spotless and offers to help to coworkers. She always has a smile and a great attitude. Principal Clemons stated, “Ms. Luz deserves this recognition for being ALL IN this school year.”
Principal Katie Chappuis described Mary Brown as a team player who works hard each day. Mary holds safety in the lunchroom as a high priority and she follows protocol outlined by our nutrition department. Mary is further described as a wonderful person who takes pride in her job. She goes beyond to ensure the safety of the students and staff at Dewar Elementary School.
Owens Miller works hard each day and takes great pride in keeping DES clean and safe for all students and staff. He is a diligent worker, with strong work ethic. He leads and supports his colleagues in multiple capacities. Owens is the epitome of a team player and DES is blessed to have him!
According to Steve Coleman, Coordinator of Custodial Services, Roy Donaldson is very conscientious in his work and provides valued service, which contributes to a safe school environment at his assigned workplace. “We are very fortunate to have Roy Donaldson as part of our custodial staff at Parker Mathis Learning Center as he is very deserving of February’s SAFE Award,” said Assistant Principal Danny Redshaw.
