Courtney Shadbolt - DDI Employee of the Month

Join us in congratulating Courtney Shadbolt – Employee of the Month winner for the Children’s Day Program in Smithtown. Courtney is an exceptional employee with an impeccable attendance record and unwavering commitment to her classroom students, other students within the program, and her teammates. She stands as a model staff member—someone others can look up to and learn from.

Courtney consistently goes above and beyond for both staff and students, no matter the challenges she faces. Her love for her students is evident every time she walks into the classroom. She provides meaningful guidance, motivation, and resources to her fellow teachers and is always actively engaging with members of the Children’s Day Program. Wherever and whenever a need arises, Courtney is there. She fully embodies DDI’s core values—especially Teamwork, which promotes working together to achieve common goals.

Courtney skillfully manages daily routines while embracing schedule changes and new experiences to share across classrooms. She is persistent in her efforts to ensure that children are not only learning but also having fun. She participates in every fun opportunity the school offers—creating class projects, competing in schoolwide competitions, and celebrating everything, big and small. She makes everyone feel included and valued.

Thank you, Courtney, for your genuine care and support of students and staff alike. You are the ideal teacher and coworker. Enjoy this well-deserved recognition—it’s your turn to be celebrated!