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New IT MVP Award Recognizes Excellence and Teamwork in Richland One

 

 
Jarvis Cooper, IT MVP

Pictured left to right is IT MVP Committee Member Wendy Hahne, current IT MVP Award, Jarvis Cooper, Application Support Specialist, and IT MVP Committee Member Andretta Jackson.  Missing from picture is Jonathan Vazquez, IT MVP Committee Member. 

The Information Technology Department is in year two of their IT Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award, an initiative to celebrate the outstanding contributions of team members who exemplify the values and agreements that drive our success.

This award is peer-nominated, allowing members of the IT team to recognize colleagues whose work ethic, innovation, and collaboration stand out. Each quarter, the IT MVP will be selected based on their alignment with our department’s agreements, showcasing the dedication and teamwork that keep Richland One’s technology thriving.

“The department’s Strategic Leadership Team made up of various members of the department wanted to create a way to spotlight the incredible efforts of our staff and highlight the shared values that make our department strong,” said Dr. Candice Lowman Coppock, Executive Director of Information Technology.

The department has now had three (5) award winners:

1. Regina Reed (former IT department employee)

2. Jacques Ishmal (School Technology Support Specialist- Technician)

3. Takita Johnson (Telecommunication Specialist)  

4. Kellie Evans (Technology Operations Support Specialist)

5. Jarvis Cooper (Application Support Specialist- Former Technology Support Specialist)

We’re proud to celebrate the remarkable individuals who keep our district connected, efficient, and forward-thinking. Let’s cheer on our award winners and recognize their exceptional contributions!

 

IT MVP

Pictured left to right are all IT MVP Awards to date Regina Reed, former IT Executive Assistant; Kellie Evans, Technology Operations Specialist, Jarvis Cooper, Application Support Specialist; Takita Johnson, Telecommunications Specialist. Missing from picture is Jacques Ishmal, Technology Support Specialist.