Lehigh Middle’s Teresa Rigdon named Educational Support Person of the Year
By MEGHAN BRADBURY - | Feb 17, 2021
Teresa Rigdon. PHOTO PROVIDED
The desire to help, heal and share her love with people has earned Lehigh Acres Middle School’s Teresa Rigdon. the honor of Educational Support Person of the Year for the School District of Lee County.
“My reaction when I was surprised, was surreal. I was just so amazed that I was being rewarded for something that I am so passionate about. I do not look at my work in terms of ‘work,’ income or reward,” said Rigdon, a peer mediation counselor. “I show up each day hoping to help one or two people and I leave knowing I helped much more than that. I was honored to represent our LAMS family and appreciative of the support and recognition of my co-workers and the district. It truly takes a village and I have been blessed to work alongside so many caring people who strive to change the culture of our schools and for the betterment of