*BHS Attendance & Records Secretary*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
October 3, 2025
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Patricia Evans. This is Mrs. Evans’ first year in Brooklyn. Before Brooklyn, she worked in the medical field as a secretary and a nurse. In her free time, she enjoys exploring different places with her grandchildren and taking time to relax. A fun fact about her is that she enjoys dancing in her kitchen, either by herself or with her best friend.
Q: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of being an attendance secretary?
A: “Trying to get all students here on time every day. It is improving, but it could be so much better.”
Q: How do you prioritize all of your duties as a secretary?
A: “Certain things have to be done. The attendance robo call goes out at 10:00 every morning. Every student who is tardy or absent from school must be entered before 10:00. In the meantime, I also do other things. Taking out records, bringing in records, transcripts…a lot of things.”
Q: Is there anything people do not understand about your position that you wish they did?
A: “I have to make a lot of phone calls for parents to come in for meetings to talk about their child’s tardiness and absenteeism. Then, they say, ‘We were on vacation or a funeral happened.’ It makes the job harder than it already is. I do not make the rules, but I have to follow them.”
Q: What is a valuable lesson that you have learned from work experience?
A: “Listen more than you speak.”
Q: What is your favorite way to start the day?
A: “A cup of tea and listening to the birds chirping. Being at peace is the perfect start to my day.”
Q: If you could learn any skills instantly, what would they be?
A: “I wish I could have more skills. I definitely love to help, though.”
Q: You won the lottery! What is the first thing you would do?
A: “Scream and call my children. I would give my money away to everyone who needs it. I am blessed to already have a lot of good things in my life.”
Q: What are three things you cannot live without?
A: “Children/grandchildren, my best friend, and a purpose. Who would I be if I did not have anyone?”
Thank you for letting us interview you, Mrs. Evans. We hope you have a great first year in Brooklyn. Enjoy the birds while you can with Winter on the way.
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