LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Ylonda Nero-Anderson

Position: Child Development Specialist
School: W. B. Goodwin Elementary School
School District: Charlestown County SD
City, State: North Charleston, SC

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Ylonda Nero-Anderson's nominator wishes to remain anonymous. 

Mrs. Nero-Anderson is a three-year breast cancer survivor and captain of the Relay of Life team for Goodwin. For the last four years, she has raised over $1,500 independently and over $5,000 with her coworkers. She sponsors a King & Queen contest for the school, where winners are treated to a limo ride and a party at Chuck E Cheese. The winners also get to represent the school in the North Charleston Christmas Parade. Mrs. Nero-Anderson also sponsors a father/daughter Princess Ball. 

"Mrs. Nero is an asset to the school and always doing something for the staff and children.  She is an awesome leader," her nominator said.

Comments (72)

Sandra Harrison Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero is a well deserved person who is dedicated to help others the best way that she can! She never hesitates to give back to her community and that shows how much she cares for and loves other people. Congratulations on getting nominated as a life changer of the year!!!!!!

Annette Huger Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero would be an asset to any community, i am so proud to say she's a part of our community. If there is a project to get done, she is definitely the one to seek advice from. I remember our very first Father/Daughter Dance, I relied heavily on her advice because I knew that she knew all the right people to contact. Mrs. Nero is a someone who gives her all when given a task to complete, therefore, the honor of the title: Lifechanger of the Year, only depicts her life calling!

Ed Clapper Posted over a year ago

Mrs Nero-Anderson is an asset to the community and the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer!

April Bright Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero-Anderson is a blessing to all who come into contact with her. She's worked with children for so long that I'm even included in the number and I'm an educator now. She's placed me on many different platforms in honor of my cancer survivor-ship. Congratulations!

SYNOVIA Itson Posted over a year ago

I believe Ylonda deserves this award. She longs to give kids a rewarding life, lean take families happier, and show them how they can attain dreams & goals. She helps kids achieve their full potential goals & enlarge their vision. She lives to Give, Linda is your person!!!

Kelly Vossler Posted over a year ago

Wonderful woman, always giving back and involved in her community!!

Schiffy Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, Nero! Well deserved honor for you. You really do enrich the lives of so many!

Kelly Enterkin Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, so proud of you! You are a rock star:)

Lindsey Greene Posted over a year ago

Ylonda Nero Anderson is always doing for others. You can always count on her love and support.

Karan steinmeyer Posted over a year ago

She has a beautiful soul. She is a strong, compassionate woman

Lenora Alston Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Yolanda, your untiring service to others should be noticed.

Cassie Keeton Posted over a year ago

This lady is phenomenal!!! Nothing stops her!!!!! She makes others feel like they are invincible!!! She loves her family, her job, her church, her friends and it reflects through her personality, her community work,and at home. She is my go person for help me with my events, and she stops what she is doing and gives me undivided attention. She is an inspiration and above all a LIFECHANGER!!!

Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons Posted over a year ago

So grateful for her witness and love for children and the community!

Zina Pompey Posted over a year ago

Congratulations!

Mary Hush Posted over a year ago

Ylonda, is an inspiration she has always been about organizing events that encourage inspire and develop individuals. To know her is to love her, even when going through her own individual struggles and pain she managed to push forward and shared her strength by letting other know she would not allow cancer to alter her life!! She is definitely a one of a kind life changer.

Dana Coward Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero-Anderson is a valued member of the Goodwin Elementary family. At Goodwin each year she spearheads both the King and Queen fundraiser contest and Father- Daughter Ball. Personally, she has been example of strength and courage by taking control of difficult situation and turning it into a positive outcome through her hard work as the captain of Relay for Life. We are lucky to have her here at Goodwin.

Afrika Taylor Posted over a year ago

Congratulations!! Beautiful you are inside & out!!

Abdiva L Baxter Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Ylonda is a breath of fresh air. She inspires those she meets to include myself to reach for the stsrs. Despite her adversity she still places others before herself. I wish her the best in life through Christ and be honored the winner of this great award.

Andy Pruitt Posted over a year ago

Charleston County School District is fortunate to have Ylonda as a servant leader in the W.B. Goodwin Elementary School community. Thank you for your dedication and passion for the students and their families!

Charlisaer Washington Posted over a year ago

Ylonda is ALWAYS helping in community....from little ones to elder ones. She brings out the BEST out of everyone who comes in contact with her.

DaVida Washington Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Ylonda!! You deserve this honor and more!!!

Aja salley Posted over a year ago

Congratulations

Venus Verner Posted over a year ago

Congratulations

Bernadette Hamm Posted over a year ago

Yolonda is a very out going person she goes above and beyond. In what ever she do she is a very good person and she always helps out were and when she can Yolonda. I take my hat off to you your the best congratulations you are due this

Santonia Singleton Posted over a year ago

Congratulations to this amazing women.Your love and caring spirit is shown EVERYDAY! You are always there to help those in need no matter what the situation may be.You deserve this award and more.

Pamela R Perrineau Posted over a year ago

A strong and resilient warrior, loving heart, caring community leader!

MichelleMiller Posted over a year ago

Congratulations

Melissa Zaremba Posted over a year ago

Congratulations. . .we're so very lucky to have you! Truly deserved.

Terrilynn Durham Posted over a year ago

Congratulations to my cousin Ylonda! She is so creative and talented in what she put her hands and mind to do! An awesome planner and a people person to anyone she comes in contact with! She is so deserving of this honor!

Sherryl Waduud Posted over a year ago

Congratulation you have done so much for other"s your work have not went in vain

Vincent McClellan Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Ylonda Nero-anderson is a Phenomenal Pillar in the community . She loves going to work everyday to work with and touch the lives of the young kids she works with. Mrs. Nero has endured so much in life but continues to put others needs before her own. She She works hard within the community helping and planning events. Mrs. Nero is very deserving of this award. Congratulations on your nomination for this Outstanding Award. Thanks for all you do.

Jo Ellen Logan-McGee Posted over a year ago

Congratulations to Ylonda who is yes a Life changer and a Trail Blazer in my eyes. She is passionate, determined, Loving and Graceful in all that she puts her hands to. Ylonda raises the bar in every task. Your goal is to WIN.

Toni Linnen Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Anderson has a great personality. Congratulations on your nomination. I hope you’re the recipient of all the prizes because you have a never ending, positive and giving spirit!!!!! You’re an awesome educator!!!! You deserve the honor!!!

Airais McCoy Posted over a year ago

This recognition is no surprise to those of us who know you. Glad to see others recognize your commitment as well!!!

Mary Reynolds Posted over a year ago

Ms. Nero is such a caring person. She is patient and kind and works so well with her 4 year old students. I have always loved her positive outlook on life. I always told her she was a hero for doing all the things she did. Congratulations on a job and life well done!

Latoya Oliver Posted over a year ago

Ylonda is one of the biggest hearted women I know she is always encouraging inspiring and helpful to others a all around awesome person love you girlie the best is yet to come

Carol Carlow Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Ylonda !! Continue to lrt your light shine in whatever you do !!

Tammy Brown -Jones Posted over a year ago

Congrats and Good Luck

Tracy Anderson Posted over a year ago

She loves what she does, she is a giver with a big heart. She's involved with so many oragzations. .

Shamekei Posted over a year ago

Truly a Blessing to today's youth. We need more Ylonda's in this world.. Congratulations hun Frfr

Mary Posted over a year ago

Congratulations may God continue to bless you and glorify you

Hank Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Great job

Shaunta Rivers Posted over a year ago

Congratulations!

Danielle Richardson Posted over a year ago

Yolanda is inspiration to us all. She took what pained and turned it into a powerful purpose . Her breast cancer awareness parent gives other women who are going cancer self confidence in knowing that they are still beautiful no matter what Yolanda love the kids she pours her heart to the kids at Goodwin elementary school . They love her amazing smile too. Her school parent is the main event of the school and they kids look forward to participating every year. She is a awesome and talented . She deserves this award for her hard work and dedication to serve her community and youth.

Iyonda Davis Posted over a year ago

Congratulations

Pearl DeLain, PEARL's Desktop Posted over a year ago

Congratulations to Ylonda Nero-Anderson on her nomination as a a 2017-2018 LifeChanger of the Year. Over the years she has positively changed the lives of many people from the church events she organized to the youth she counselled at summer camps and the pageants she sponsored and hosted for young ladies to the pageants she organizes now for cancer survivors. She is a true champion who sees everyone as a winner.

Gayle White Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero is a Life Changer in our community and schools and she deserves this well deserved award. She has endured many Life Changing moments in her personal life and she still continues to be a Life Changer. Congratulations!!

Shaunda Hall Posted over a year ago

Congratulations to my beautiful friend who is so deserving to be recognized for her love and dedication in everything she does.

Kay Elizabeth Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Ylonda! Wherever you go you are sure to make your presence known. Thank you for being a life changer in the community and changes the hearts of those all around you. Love you dearly!

Vondalyn Simmons Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Yolanda! Keep up the awesome work!

Payton Posted over a year ago

Awesome lady and loves what she does.

Zelda Rouse Posted over a year ago

Ms. Nero is so very deserving of this honor. She loves the children and the parents she works with every year. She's very creative and makes learning fun. She takes pride in her school and she is always trying to find ways to raise funds for them. She not only celebrates the kids but she celebrates and encourages her co-workers. For the last 2 years Ms Nero has made a platform for cancer awareness and to celebrate women that are cancer survivors and those that are still fighting. Ms Nero is living proof that all you really need is passion to get the job done. She is definitely worthy of this honor.

NIECY Posted over a year ago

Congratulations!! You really deserve it.

Tamikia Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero-Anderson is awesome person,who deserves to be recognized for the work she does in community. She always has a smile on her face. And gives to the community without wanting anything in return. She is a "LifeChanger of Charleston Community"

Pam Washington Posted over a year ago

She is definitely for the community and she loves to bring joy to others! I vote for Mrs. Anderson

Wendie Franklin Posted over a year ago

I can see you winning this, congratulations Ylonda, I knowVernessa is smiling down on you and is very proud of you.

Latosha Posted over a year ago

Congratulations! You deserve it!

NeChelle Spann Posted over a year ago

She’s such a wonder lady

Shanique Bennett Posted over a year ago

Congrats

Avis J Davis Posted over a year ago

Very sweet person. I met her Strayer University.

Trionda Bryant Posted over a year ago

Way to go Londa!! You deserve this and so much more I couldn’t think of a more deserving person!! We claim this win for you

C. Anderson Posted over a year ago

Congrats on your Nomination! I am proud of you and Yes you deserve it! You do Change Lives You have my vote!

Erica Russell Posted over a year ago

Much Congrats..Super proud of you Ylonda...well deserved!!!

Cicely McCray Posted over a year ago

Ylonda is a community advocate that has a heart for people. She is always willing to help out and is truly a game changer in the city of Charleston. She is a Christian woman, wife and loving sister. She is a quiet storm and surely loves children. She is an asset to CCSD and continues to set the bar high for children at Goodwin. She is truly worthy of the LifeChanger of the Year award.

Ylonda Nero Posted over a year ago

I am honored and surprised by being nominated. I love what I do and it brings me great joy to bring happiness to the students and other Cancer Survivors. Thank you to who even nominated me. I am grateful.

LaShon Thompson-Jones Posted over a year ago

Courageous, affectionate, considerate. Mrs. Nero-Anderson is always willing to undertake new projects and never afraid of daring enterprises. Mrs. Nero-Anderson is always looking for ways to better other peoples lives. Nomination well deserved.

Sharonda Williams Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Mrs. Anderson! You are so deserving of this nomination. I am always inspired by your thoughtfulness and genuine love for others. May God continue to bless you richly!

Diane Ross Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Nero-Anderson is a true team player. We are fortunate to have her.

Teresa Sellers Posted over a year ago

The strongest factor for success is self-esteem. Believing you can do it, believing you deserve it ,belong you will get it is your best features that makes you. When you have a great gift, you put your all into it. Dreams are possibilities that are already yours. Stay positive, and tomorrow will be amazing!

Paulette Gated Posted over a year ago

I have known Mrs Anderson since grade school and she's been caring and always wanting to help in any way she can! As you can see she loves children and strives to go above and beyond for them I truly admirer her drive! Mrs Anderson you are Awesome

Felicia Stevenson Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Queen! Well deserved

Karhonda McKelvey Posted over a year ago

Ylonda is one of the strongest person I know...I'm blessed the privilege of her being my cousin.She blesses anyone she can without a second thought as well as goes above and beyond to support friends and family..she's one of my favorites and I love her. Congrats lady, well deserved!!!!