NM Staff play an important role in the lives of our students, families and the community. Each month we recognize one outstanding staff member in the district and highlight his/her achievements.

The NM Staff Member of the Month Award has been established to recognize outstanding people who serve NM in an exceptional manner by exemplifying outstanding dedication, professionalism, and work. Those receiving these awards will be nominated by the students, parents, administrators, and colleagues for excellence in their role here at NM.

The NM Staff Member of the Month will be awarded a certificate, receive recognition in the district and listed on the website.

NM Staff Member of the Month Criteria:

• Motivation – having the ability to motivate and encourage students/colleagues to advance past their expectation both academically and socially.
• Excellence in the classroom or in her/his job – consistently advancing students to higher levels of academic achievement.
• Dedication – showing excellent attendance, punctuality and a desire to see their students advance
• Initiative – a willingness to accept new responsibility, methods, equipment, and tools.
• Integrity
• Respect