Our "Employee Spotlight" series aims to showcase the unique personalities, talents, and stories that contribute to the success of Lansing USD469. This section celebrates the incredible individuals who make our Lansing USD469 community thrive.
Brenda Mace, Intermediate Kitchen Manager
Question: How long have you worked in Lansing USD469?
Answer: This will be my 5th school year with Lansing
Question: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the role you have within the school district?
Answer: I started at Lansing 10/12/21. I am the Intermediate Kitchen Manager. My husband and I moved to KCK, from western Iowa, when our youngest graduated from high school. We chose to go on a new adventure - he is a veteran, and we have lived at Ft. Lewis WA and Ft. Benning GA during his service. Our 3 sons were fortunate to have gone on many adventures with us while living on each side of the USA.
Question: What do you enjoy most about your role and the work you do in the school district?
Answer: I enjoy the relationships that are built with immediate coworkers and other staff in the building. The children are amazing!! It is exciting to see how much they change in 2 years.
Question: When you're not working, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Answer: Spending time with family!! My husband and I have become Chiefs season ticket members since moving to Kansas!! How 'bout those Chiefs!!
Question: What is something unusual about you that most people don't know?
Answer:Nothing unusual, but I graduated from high school at 17, grew up participating in 4-H (showed 4 different types of animals) and was a band geek (played 5 different instruments)!!
Question: Could you share a particularly heartwarming or memorable experience you've had while working with students or colleagues?
Answer: Last year, Mrs. Dill's class sang happy birthday to me!!
Question: What piece of advice would you like to offer to students to help them succeed and make the most of their educational journey?
Answer: Be kind to each other!! Treat others as you wish to be treated!!