Natalie Taylor is April EOM

Natalie Taylor had to be pushed into the room by coworkers after she realized she’d been named Employee of the Month for April 2010.

“You can just stand here so I don’t fall over,” she joked as her supervisor Dean Larry Stonecipher presented the award. “Can you feel me shaking?” she asked.

Her accomplishments were celebrated with friends and family during an April 6, 2010 party in the Public Affairs Center (PAC) Conference Room G.

Taylor is a Dean’s Assistant in the College of Education and Human Services and handles the college’s finances. She’s worked at UIS for 8 years in multiple roles. She was nominated by her peers for her ability to go out of her way to help everyone in EHS.

Taylor is involved within her community and also within the UIS community, having served on several committees and projects.

“I was on a search committee this summer and the person asked me what I like about UIS,” said Taylor. “I said absolutely the people, without a doubt, so I feel very honored to receive this.”

Taylor will receive a special parking space, a gift card and will be eligible to become UIS’ Employee of the Year.

Suzanne Woods is March EOM

Visiting Director of Disability Services Suzanne Woods, thought she was on a way to a meeting with her boss when she got a big surprise. Woods was named March 2010 employee of the month during a ceremony in the PAC Restaurant.

Judy Shipp, Director of the Counseling Center helped pull off the trick. Woods says she had no idea she was about to be honored.

“I fell right into it, went right along with her. She came to my office and we had a pre-meeting. She’s very good at this,” said Woods.

Woods was recognized for her commitment to students with disabilities, helping provide them with services that insure their success at UIS.

“I’m really flabbergasted. There are so many wonderful employees on this campus and I’m really privileged to work with many of them every day,” she said.

Woods has committed herself to helping people with disabilities. She’s worked for the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois, the Illinois Assistive Technology Program, and the Arc of Illinois. She also serves as the chair of ISAC (Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities).