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Exceptional
Bebe Robinson SENIORS
A Legacy of Excellence
by Nancy McClendon
eentering the workforce presence. Saldana
after 30 years at home was says she has been a
Ra risky move, but my job part of many of the
as a school office aide set me at students’ lives, and
the feet of a matriarch who made when graduates
the transition sweet. As Registrar return for a visit,
of a school that serves mostly they always ask for
at-risk students, Bebe Robinson Bebe first. Every
is a stabilizing force, consistent year’s graduation Bebe and Jim, center, with children and grandchildren
and rooted in love, while she ceremony shines,
juggles the myriad demands of having been to many corporate changes. As
documentation placed on public meticulously orchestrated with her Registrar, she broke in many a new
schools. Current Campus Director love and energy. boss and met the challenges of
Rod Saldana says, “There are not adapting to new leadership styles.
enough words to describe how A short break at Bebe’s desk has Former supervisor Dawn Dockter
important and vital Bebe has been been a regular “relief valve” for remembers Bebe’s “rare ability
from the time she started with our young teachers, as they navigate to balance professionalism with
district 21 years ago.” the nuances and rigors of teaching. friendliness and caring. She ran the
Math teacher Janie Adams found a office with precision and accuracy;
In the 21 years behind her desk, true friend, who would often strap keeping faculty, staff and students
Bebe has embraced each new class on tennis shoes and walk with organized and on-time – all while
of students with her steady, even her after lunch. She remembers, smiling and joking with everyone.”
“There is nobody on the planet as
kind and caring. I moved away This past September 30, the break
from Lubbock ten years ago, and room erupted as current and
I have missed her each day that former co-workers surprised
I have been away.” Twelve-year her with a retirement party,
veteran teacher April Cleavinger complete with a tribute video and
lovingly calls her “the all- recognition plaque! Bebe’s 21 years
knowing-wonderful Bebe” citing of tireless full-time service ended
Bebe’s wonderful support through October 1. Yes, she’ll have more
the years. Long-time friend and
senior class instructor Jill Stinson
says, “…with Bebe, the main word
that comes to mind is ‘Excellence’.
Bebe’s excellence is contagious.”
Jill credits Bebe’s influence and
work ethic as an inspiration for
excellence in her own personal
academic pursuits.
Bebe’s longevity necessitated
Campus Director Rod Saldana and Bebe her making fluid adjustments Dawn Dockter and Bebe
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