Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones is a member of the custodial staff at Hidden Valley High School.  He was hired through GCA and has been working at Hidden Valley for two and a half years. He shows up every day and works cleaning halls, classrooms, and the cafeteria. He helps teachers and students with whatever they need. The amazing part? He does all his work to the best of his ability with a constant smile on his face.

Mr. Jones genuinely cares for the students. He said, “[The students] bring a smile to my face. With them it’s always something new. Even if I do have something going on in my personal life, I know that when I get here it’s going to be fun.” Mr. Jones is always happy to talk, help, or socialize with students. When asked how he keeps such a positive attitude all the time he said, “You get to a point where you just enjoy life. I look at the glass half full rather than half empty.” Even teachers feel the radiant effect of his happiness. Mrs. Weaver said, “He is often not thanked for his work. He goes above and beyond what a normal custodian has to do. He always does it with a positive attitude.”

Mr. Jones is a genuinely happy and caring person. His daily attitude, openness, and happiness uplifts and encourages students and teachers at Hidden Valley High school. His positive attitude is infectious. People around him cannot resist also being in a good mood. This, combined with his work ethic, make him a hero.