Authored by: Shannon Bader, Human Resources Coordinator
Please welcome me in saying CONGRATULATIONS to T’Anna Holst for being selected as our October Employee Spotlight Winner! T’Anna received four shout outs for the month, which is super impressive! She received numerous praises for her care with the youth, being a supportive team member, a hard worker, and a positive coworker; all while balancing work, school, and being a cat mom! Thank you T’Anna for ALL of your hard work, it is GREATLY appreciated!
How long have you worked at Norris and in what positions?
A year and a half as a RCS
What is your favorite Norris memory?
Both of the camping trips I did.
What is your favorite song of all time?
Adam’s Song by Blink-182
What was the last gift that you gave to someone?
I gave a fellow coworker a motivational wristband after he complimented me on mine.
What were you like in high school?
I was a Band nerd and a teacher’s pet. I played the flute.
If you received enough money to never need to work again, what would you spend your time doing?
I would be working on an elephant sanctuary in Africa. I am in a foster program where I adopted a rescued baby elephant that is currently in a sanctuary, and I get updates on how they are doing.
What is your favorite food to prepare (or eat)?
Tacos and nachos
When was the last time you traveled somewhere new?
Key West last year.
How do you spend your free time?
I spend my time fostering cats, and working on my masters program. I like to nap, and spend time outdoors.
What is your most useless talent?
I’m usually good at guessing the time without looking at a clock. Give or take 5 minutes.
Who would play you in the Lifetime original movie of your teen years?
Chloe Grace Moretz
What is the best advice that you have been given from staff when you started working here?
Don’t take things the kids say to you personally. It’s most likely something they are struggling with not anything they are feeling about you.
What would be your best advice for new staff at Norris?
Remember to have fun. At the end of the day, they are kids and want to have fun.
Be your genuine self. They can tell when you aren’t being genuine.
What are you most proud of personally and professionally?
Persevering despite all the trauma in my life and going back to grad school.
THANK YOU T’Anna for all you do at Norris! If you are interested in joining a great team with more great people like T’Anna, check out the “Join Our Team” page on our website. Stay tuned for more Employee Spotlights coming soon!
