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Mrs. Mims is a Baton Rouge native with aBachelor’s degree in marketing andbusiness, Master of Education, Specialist inReading and plus-30 in education, all fromSouthern University.“I bring a positive attitude and a democraticleadership style to my work,” DirectorBrown said. “I believe in involving staff inday-to-day decision making, and in leadingby example. People work better when theyhave a sense of ownership in their job.Teamwork is the key element to making theprocess work. We’re all a family. Everyonewho works for OJJ is part of the family nomatter what office they work in.”“We must offer every kid in our care the bestservice we can deliver,” Director Browncontinued. “Our goal is for our kids tobecome productive citizens when they getout. I am all about taking care of our kids.”OJJ Bids Farewell to RecentRetireesDaron Brown Named JetsonDirectorDaron P. Brown has been named Directorof Jetson Center for Youth.“I have utmost confidence in Daron’s abilityto lead Jetson in the right direction that willthat ensure successful outcomes for theyouth in our care,” said Dr. Livers. “Wehave seen many positive changes at Jetsonover the past few months, due to DirectorBrown’s leadership.”Director Brown has been with Jetson for 10years. He arrived at Jetson in November1998 and came up through the ranks tobecome facility director. “I’m very goalorientedand I set expectations and goals formyself,” he said.Deputy Secretary Mary Livers congratulatesSandra Banks on her recent retirement asCentral Office HR Specialist.October saw four longtime OJJ staffmembers retire. We wish each of them thebest as they begin this new phase of life.• Sandra Banks, Human ResourceSpecialist at Central Office, retiredwith 28 years of service.• Deborah Brannen, ShreveportRegional Office, PPO2, retired with29 years of service.6
• Josie Johnston, Central OfficeAccountant 3, retired after 35 yearsof service.• Stephen Snow, Manager of theShreveport Regional Office, retiredwith 30 years of service.Alexandria Regional OfficeCongratulations to:• Donna Desoto, who was recentlypromoted from PPO2 to PPO3.• Angelic Johnson McCray, PPO1,who recently married PurcellMcCray.Trinity Adams and Angelic McCray willattend the Alexandria Police Academy nextFebruary. A number of staff members areteaming up with the two as they prepare forthe Academy. They are running one to threemiles, twice a week after hours, to help withweight control and build morale and teamspirit.Baton Rouge Regional OfficeProving that working with OJJ youth ismuch more than an 8-4:30 job, the BatonRouge OJJ family helped one of our youthand his family furnish their home after itwas burglarized, leaving nothing of value.The family was so appreciative they wrote aletter thanking the office for all their help:To Ms. Stefanie, Ms. Miller and all thepeople in the Baton Rouge office:Wo r d s j u s t c a n n o t d e s c r i b e h o wappreciative we are for everything you havedone for us. From the household things,the bedding, the clothing, the beautifulcouch, to the rides to and from the doctorsand dentist, and Ms. Miller for doing ourlaundry. You all are angels from heaven.I will forever be indebted to you all. Youjust don’t know how much George and Iappreciate everything you all have done forus. You all are very kind and caringpeople and I really don’t know what wewould have done if you all hadn’t donewhat you did for us. You all have been atrue blessing. Again, thank you from thebottom of our hearts.God bless each of you,George and MomBridge City Center for YouthCongratulations to:Quarterly Employee Award winners, whohave a positive effect towards meeting ourmission: assisting our agency in providingsafe and effective individualized services forour youth.AdministrativeEducationSupervisorYouthcare WorkerSupportTreatmentCharlene GordonTrenisha StanislausLance DanielsLouis EvansSterling WhiteDorothy FavoriteStaff Honored for Exemplary Serviceduring the Hurricane Emergency7
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