We need to fight for them so they receive the pay that allows them to actually maintain a living. They are just as vital to the operation of our schools as anyone else, and I am thankful as a teacher to have these people keep our schools not only functioning, but vibrant.

If you have never really been inside the workings of a public schools, know that so many people work behind the scenes to help educate our students. If they were not doing what they do, then schools would never be as effective.

We need to lift the voices of these vital educational professionals. We need to ask our legislators to help them as well by funding schools fully.

Thankful for these people at West Forsyth and all public schools. If I have missed any please let me know and I will add them to the list.

• Teacher Assistants
• Testing Coordinators
• Administrative Assistants
• Guidance Counselors
• Media Assistants
• Interpreters
• Therapists – speech, occupational, physical
• Data Control and Clerks
• Janitors
• Maintenance
• Bus Drivers and Transportation
• Food Services
• Crossing Guards
• Nurses