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Staff Report
DOBSON Surry County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and 911 Center employees are being honored during the week of May 16 through 22 as part of National EMS Week. Staff will be recognized in a proclamation read by the Surry Board of County Commissioners at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, located at 114 W. Atkins St. in Dobson. EMS employees who have made life saves will also be recognized at the meeting.
In 2020, Surry County EMS employees responded to 22,633 calls for service and Quick Response Units answered 3,927 calls in their response areas with numerous lifesaving interventions. That large workload was handled by a Surry County staff of approximately 100 EMS and 27 Emergency Call Center employees.
March 27, 2021
DOBSON White Plains Elementary School Counselor Jennie Smith is one of thousands of teachers across the United States to achieve National Board certification, and one of 78 National Board certified teachers in the Surry County School System.
In a school year, during which in-person learning came to a standstill in many locations, 2,576 educators pursued and received National Board certification.
“Our work is about driving teaching quality and assuring that all students have equal access to the best possible teachers. Just this past year we have seen policymakers support board certification; communities applaud teachers in virtual, in-person, and hybrid roles; and teachers themselves strive to improve their practice and deliver on behalf of their students. I couldn’t bemore proud of all educators but especially NBCTs and those engaged in the process,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT president and CEO of The National Board.
March 08, 2021
DOBSON Each member of Facilities and Maintenance Department at Surry Community College recently earned a certificate in Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training from the United Quality Management Institute.
The 21-member team completed a four-hour training session that began Oct. 13, and ended Jan. 15. Their instructor was Dr. Ron Fite of the United Quality Management Institute.
“I watched presentations about the facilities and maintenance projects as a part of the class competition,” said SCC President Dr. David Shockley. “I was so proud of our employees detailing how they will make their areas lean and more efficient. Other areas of the college team will go through lean training including human resources, finance, technology services, and advising.”