Jayashree Narasimhan
Administrative Professional - Sunset Hill Elementary
On behalf of the staff at Sunset Hill Elementary, we are excited to recognize Jayashree Narasimhan as Wayzata Public School’s March Employee of the Month. Mrs. Jay, as she is affectionately known, has been a part of our community for the past ten years. Her first role at Sunset Hill was as our office paraprofessional. She worked for three years before moving into her current role as the building’s administrative professional.
Staff refer to Jay as “boss” because she manages the extremely busy school office with ease, handling a variety of daily tasks, including the coordination of purchase orders, repairing copy machines, or collaborating with the district’s HR department to find daily substitutes. Outside of the main office, Jay is always happy to help wherever needed. She may be asked to assist with bus duty, help in the cafeteria, or to quickly cover a classroom for a lunch supervisor in transition.
Jay treats students and families with extra special care. She takes new and prospective families on building tours, enjoys reading to children, and has even helped interpret in Tamil when needed. Not a day goes by without a student stopping by to say hello or to share a hug with Jay. Her workspace is filled with the little gifts, personal notes, and pieces of artwork that students deliver to her desk.
The following are a few of the many comments that staff and students shared about Jay.
"Jay is the heart and soul of Sunset Hill. She always has a welcoming smile for staff and families. Her organization keeps our school running smoothly, and her creative problem-solving is valued. If a hug is needed, she is available!!” - teacher
"Ms. Jay works hard, and every time a kid comes late, she helps them. She’s always so kind and knows everyone by their name. She doesn’t quit and is on top of things and you can count on her.” - students in grades 3-5.
Jay is a valuable asset to our Sunset Hill Elementary team. She is a perfect example of the type of person who should greet staff and visitors in our office, and her perspective and insight has contributed to many positive changes in office routines and practices. She is a wealth of information and has the ability to find answers when people need them. Jay’s friendly presence puts people at ease, she listens deeply, and is authentic in letting others know they are what is most important.