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Pat Trussell

Receptionist - Raleigh Campus

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I have been a member of the GRACE family for 16 years. Right now I serve as the Receptionist on the K-6 Campus. My primary duties entail meeting and greeting parents, students, and others in person and on the phone making them feel welcome and important to GRACE as well as having requested information available. In addition, I set up and maintain student and family records; administer entrance assessments for prospective students; track changes in student and family status; administer medications and first aid; and support faculty and staff members.

I coach our Lady Eagles Middle School Tennis Team. Our tennis program has grown from a middle school team of only six players in 2001 to middle school and varsity teams today. Team members have a great time learning the game, working on their strokes, and putting their skills into play during matches. We enjoy getting to know each other and spending time outdoors. Yes, we also go out for ice cream and enjoy a special dinner together every so often! I want my girls to leave middle school "hooked" on tennis; it is a wonderful game they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

I love to cook and bake. I have enjoyed leading a Cooking Club with middle and high school students as well as teaching some of our younger prospective chefs in our After Care program. I also enjoy demonstrating/preparing special dishes as curriculum enhancements for teachers and their students

Although my duties have been many and various through the years, my favorite is 'mothering' our students, faculty, and staff. I love watching our children grow from 'babies' in kindergarten to high school graduates equipped to step out into the world. I count it a blessing to be a member of our special GRACE family!