Mt. Vernon educator Swillum named district’s January MVP

On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Mt. Vernon School Board presented Krista Swillum with the January MVP Award. Swillum is the business teacher at Mt. Vernon Middle School.
When nominating her for MVP, some of her peers said:

“Mrs. Swillum has been at MVMS since 2007 and has made a difference in countless lives. She not only equips her students with lifelong skills involving technology in an ever-changing world, but also with the skills that are needed to be good people. She is the ultimate model for our kids in kindness, grace, and patience.“

“Mrs. Swillum is a ray of sunshine to everyone she meets. She is always smiling, always encouraging, and so strong in her faith and love for others. Kids may not always love learning to type, but they love her. She is kind, sweet, genuine, fair, and treats everyone with such respect. She shows up at students’ events with a smile and a hug, and they know that they are loved. Our building is a better place because of her positive and encouraging words.”

“Mrs. Swillum is always pitching in to help our building--covering duty when needed, designing and printing flyers, setting up for snacks on the stage, and anything else where there is a need. She has welcomed all of our new teachers and offered advice, warmth, and of course, the best smile. We love Mrs. Swillum!”