LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Marian Broderick was nominated by a colleague, Katie Madsen.

Ms. Broderick is critical to keeping her school running smoothly. She goes above and beyond in her role as head secretary. She is always working hard; answering the phone, helping parents and students, scheduling conferences and meetings, making copies, ordering supplies, maintaining the school's financial records, and helping teachers with projects. Beyond her normal duties, Ms. Broderick makes sure every visitor to the school feels welcome.

She builds relationships with every teacher and staff member, and is willing to do anything to help. Ms. Broderick buys bagels for all of her colleagues on pay day every month. Additionally, she volunteers to make food for the teachers when they have meetings and offers up her home for school social events.

Ms. Broderick is always happy and smiling. She is able to stay cool under pressure and has assisted in several emergency situations. If a teacher is unable to come in or needs to leave early due to illness, she makes sure the class is covered.

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