SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD WINNERS
Lashonda Armstrong, Lead Therapist Deep Creek Youth Academy
Ms. Armstrong is the light on the darkest days. Her presence alone changes the entire atmosphere. She is energetic, thoughtful, charismatic, bubbly and just full of life. Her ability to connect with youth and staff is beyond anything imaginable. Ms. Armstrong’s dedication to making a change in the lives of youth is evident by the time and effort she places in making a connection with youth and families as well as the hard work exemplified daily.
She exceeds her job expectations by not only being a therapist but a mentor who helps the youth with their education, behaviors in the program, and any issues that the youth may face once they leave the program. She assists with finding placement for youth, enrolling them in school, applying for jobs, etc. Her work with the youth does not stop. Moreover, despite being short staffed within her department, she continues to press forward and puts the time in to get the job done. She works tirelessly without complaining. She has stepped in when there was no Clinical Director or ACD’s to ensure that the clinical department succeeded. Ms. Armstrong is the driving force of our clinical department. She is the glue that keeps the department together. She brings consistency and stability to Deep Creek Youth Academy and we value her for that. She is the true definition of the Spirit of Excellence!
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