Gerald Carter knows the halls at Pike Road Elementary school well. He’s been the custodian there for six years.
principal Jeff Hatfield. “He could be 400 yards away, but if you call him because there’s something you need, he will come and help. That’s just who he is.”A few weeks ago, they surprised Carter. The school nominated him for“I was overwhelmed and shocked because I didn’t know anything about it,” said Carter. “I have to thank Mrs. Laura Brigham. She was the one who nominated me. The ball just took off, and it’s been rolling from there.
“My favorite thing about Gerald is that he’s an advocate for the kids,” said Hatfield. “He comes here every day, and the children flock to him because of his positivity and energy.”“From tying a shoe to changing a light, just call me,” said Carter. “I’m there.”They’ve rolled out the “black carpet” for Mister Gerald, voting for him online every day with about a week to go. The toughest thing for Gerald might be deciding what to do with that $10,000 grand prize if he wins.
Gerald Carter loves his job and Pike Road Elementary School loves him. He's one of 10 finalists for the Cintas Custodian of the Year.It might be time to have that conversation. He’s a rock star on campus and might be the best custodian in the country. You can for him too. You have until next Friday to cast your vote. If Gerald wins, he gets $10,000, $1,500 for a professional course, and the school receives $5,000 for a school makeover.
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