Mrs. Becky: the best administrative assistant

Ever wonder what it is like to be a administrative assistant for a high school? I know I sure have! I have walked past the office many times during the day, and I always see Mrs. Becky working busily behind her desk. When I walk by, I often wonder what it would be like to be in Mrs. Becky's chair. Mrs. Becky is a problem solver; she is always trying to help everyone she can. Becky is often an information guide for the students at John I. Burton, as well as for the faculty. Being an administrative assistant and a truancy officer is a very busy and sometimes stressful job. 

When Mrs. Becky arrives at her job, she has many things to do during the day. To start off, she has to open up the office for the day. She also has to find substitutes for absent teachers, and write admits and tardies for students. In addition, she has to assist the teachers and students, and she has to find out why students are absent. One positive thing about this career choice is that she has people to help her out with her job when she is to busy. Guidance Assistant Marsha, Nurse Shannon, and Librarian Vicki help her out during the day. When students are absent, Mrs. Becky has to keep up with the days that they miss from school. To many absences can result in a meeting with Becky, the principal, and the student's parents. If the student continues to miss school, Mrs. Becky has to go to court with the students who have excessive absents.

She also constantly has to answer the phone and assist the callers. Mrs. Becky's phone rings numerous times throughout the day. Becky is always managing many different tasks. After being with John I. Burton High School for 15 years, Mrs. Becky continues to love her job at this school. We all love Mrs. Becky and appreciate the things she does for our school.