RIDGEFIELD — On Oct. 8, Ridgefield School District officials recognized the October 2024 Employee and Students of the Month at the regular board of directors meeting.
Employees of the Month are Jason Lipscomb, custodian at Sunset Ridge/View Ridge schools, and Kim Babien, paraeducator at View Ridge Middle School.
Lipscomb was honored for his dedication to fostering strong relationships with students, whether he’s greeting students in the lunchroom with a smile, a fist bump, or an encouraging word. As head custodian, Lipscomb takes pride in keeping school buildings clean and well-maintained.
Babien was recognized for her contributions to the View Ridge Middle School STEM program. She starts every day by checking in with STEM teachers to assess classroom needs and prioritizes where her support is most needed, adapting her approach as projects and student needs change. Beyond the classroom, Babien’s impact extends to planning field trips and organizing materials.
The October Students of the Month are: Mateo Alonzo, Early Learning Center, Emmett Jackson, South Ridge Elementary, Barend Temple, Union Ridge Elementary, Justin Paul, Wisdom Ridge Academy, Hunter Hinsa, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School, and Emmett Caine, View Ridge Middle School.
