December 2023 Employee of the Month
John Raby, Head Custodian
Gleason Lake Elementary
Gleason Lake Elementary is proud to recommend John Raby as Wayzata’s Employee of the Month. John has been with the district for almost 2 years and came to Gleason Lake in the spring of 2023 to be our daytime head custodian. John brings leadership, precision, and a sense of humor to this important position.
John is an encouraging leader who spends time building positive relationships with staff and students. He approaches each day with an “I can do” attitude. Staff members shared the following:
“John goes above and beyond everyday to make sure that Gleason Lake is clean, safe, organized, and he solves problems all day long.”
”John always shows up with a smile and a positive attitude. He is a pleasure to work with!”
All day long John responds to our office walkie calls and we are so appreciative of his patience and responsiveness. He is always willing to go the extra mile and remain focused on how he can best support our school needs.
John provides excellent leadership for our custodial team by creating a collaborative environment, listening to feedback, and providing ongoing support. The entire Gleason Lake community benefits from his perseverance and teamwork approach. John is very deserving of this recognition and we congratulate him as the Wayzata Public Schools Employee of the Month.