Nov - Office of Juvenile Justice - Louisiana

kids. Working for OJJ is just where I’mintended to be.”What motivates Johnny Qualls to get out ofbed every morning? “I enjoy life,” he said.“I like to be busy and useful. And – wedon’t work for an office, we work for afamily.” Alexandria Regional OfficerProbation and Parole Supervisor ClayDupuy describes Johnny as “An inspirationto all that work with him.”Deputy Undersecretary RuthJohnson Leaves OJJDeputy Undersecretary Ruth Johnson hasm o v e d o n a n e w c h a l l e n g e a sUndersecretary of the Department of SocialServices. She has been with OYD/OJJ since2005. Ruth worked to create our Office ofManagement and Finance and assisted indeveloping the Human Resources Department,when we were separated from adultcorrections. Before joining OYD Ruth servedin the Department of Corrections and theDivision of Administration’s Office ofStatewide Reporting and Accounting.We recognize that Ruth’s hard work anddedication to re-shaping our agency also puther in line for this great promotion. We wishRuth well in her new endeavor, and thank herfor her vital contribution to OJJ.Ombudsman Kim Mims NamedDirector of EducationFamily Ombudsman Kim Mims has beennamed OJJ Director of Education. Mrs.Mims came to OJJ as Family Ombudsmanin August 2007. She will overseeeducational programs and activities for thesecure care facilities and supervise theEducation Specialists who work with nonsecureyouth.“Mrs. Mims brings unique skills to thisposition,” Dr. Livers said. “She is a veteraneducator experienced with at-risk andspecial needs youth. As our FamilyOmbudsman she gained firsthand experienceworking with our youth and their familiesand can move our educational programmingforward. I look forward to working withher in this vital position.”“I know Kim Mims to be a fair, caring andconscientious ‘people person’,” Dr. Liverscontinued. “She is a good listener, and Ihave seen her accomplish a great deal.She’s a go-getter - these are qualities that Isee in her, that OJJ can use in a majorleadership role.”Mrs. Mims is trained in LA MOD. She has20 years of experience as an educator atLaSalle Elementary School in East BatonRouge Parish, from classroom teacher toprincipal. In her last year as principal atLaSalle, the school posted the district’shighest academic growth under the state’sSchool and District Accountability System.5