Position: Social Worker / District Truancy Lead
School: DC Support Center
School District: Douglas County School District
City, State: Englewood, CO
Luke Simington was nominated by his colleague, Gigi Whalen.
Mr. Simington has been a part of the DC Support Center team for 20 years. He supports students and colleagues in a variety of ways. He loves kids and wants to do all that he can to support them while they are at the Support Center for nine weeks. Mr. Simington also works with all schools in the district as the truancy lead, leading the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), supporting families who are coming through that process, offering wrap-around supports for these families and students, and collaborating with school personnel to set them up for success. He's a kind, funny, loving person, a wonderful teammate, and a consummate professional. What he does for kids every day is amazing. He has made a difference in the lives of so many students, helping those most at-risk find their purpose and direction so they can move on to more success in their lives.