December 2023 Support Staff of the Month

Director of Operations, Mr. Keith Isaacs, is pleased to announce that Mr. Randy Edwards has been selected as December’s “Support Staff of the Month.”

Randy serves as IT Support Staff, Auditorium Manager, and Bus Driver at Franklin County Community School Corporation.

Randy joined FCCSC as a substitute teacher for ten years, then switched to support staff 9.5 years ago, making this his 19th year.

Randy attended the University of the Cumberlands, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  He continued his education at Southern Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity degree in Theology.

Randy was nominated for this honor by a teacher at Franklin County High School. When asked what makes Randy stand out from his colleagues, they responded, “He is incredibly hardworking and organized and does nothing but impress us with how passionate and hardworking he is.” They also noted that “He is a Chromebook Tech that covers both the high school and the middle school, AND he drives a school bus every day. He should be recognized for this incredibly hard work.”

Outside of school, Mr. Edwards participates in the community as a Pastor of the Elm Grove Southern Baptist Church and Sings with the “For the King” quartet. In his free time Randy enjoys spending time with his wife, Tonia, their children, and their growing families. He also enjoys exercising, reading his Bible, and working on music for the quartet he is involved in.

When asked what the best part of his job is, Mr. Edwards stated, “Trying to make a positive impact in the lives of students, faculty, and staff and resolving Chromebook issues for students. I project a daily positive thought on the screen in my office and hear the comments from students as to what the positive thought means to them. Helping a student realize, “If you are afraid to fail, you will never do the things you are capable of doing,” John Wooden. “

The purpose of the “Support Staff of the Month” program is to recognize outstanding Franklin County Community School Corporation Support Staff who demonstrate dedication to his/her job, school, students, and community. Nomination forms for “Support Staff of the Month” can be found on the school corporation website at www.fccsc.k12.in.us.