Chardon Schools to Recognize Lunchroom Heroes
Chardon Schools plans to honor Park Elementary School cafeteria monitor Kristy Holbert for her lifesaving actions in the lunchroom Jan. 24.
Chardon Schools plans to honor Park Elementary School cafeteria monitor Kristy Holbert for her lifesaving actions in the lunchroom Jan. 24.
A student began showing signs of distress while eating their lunch, when Holbert’s emergency training kicked in.
“Kristy responded to the student swiftly and professionally, administering the Heimlich maneuver with complete success,” Superintendent Mike Hanlon said in a statement. “Her confident and responsive application of departmental emergency training made an invaluable difference in this student’s life that day.”
Holbert, who has worked in the Chardon Schools food service department for four years, will be honored at the Feb. 21 Chardon Schools Board of Education meeting, Hanlon said.
Park Elementary third-grader James Ghobrial also took quick action in alerting Holbert the student was possibly choking.
“For James’ excellence in response time and seeking help from a staff member, he, too, will be recognized at the Feb. 21 board meeting,” Hanlon said.
Emergency response training for food service staff is organized by Josephine Culliton, the district food service director, and conducted onsite by University Hospitals.
The department’s next UH emergency response training is scheduled for Feb. 17, according to the district.
“I commend (Holbert) for her excellence and courage, demonstrating a commitment to our highest priority – the safety and wellness of Hilltoppers,” Hanlon said.
