What: Ben’s Bells promote kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is “belled.”
Last week’s recipient: Deslonde Lamb.
Nominated by: Audra Kariolich.
Why: Deslonde Lamb is a volunteer at Ironwood Elementary School. She is unaware of or unwilling to admit to the significant impact she has on Ironwood’s kindergarten students and teachers alike. Lamb’s presence in the classroom is calming, reassuring and at the same time lighthearted and serious about helping those in need. She knows when a child needs a little extra help with their academics, a lot of help learning to be a good friend or just a little encouragement to reach a goal or work through a rough start to the day. One of Lamb’s most important roles is a constant in the lives of children who may not have many constants, who need reassurance that the good and kind people in their lives will be there day after day. Lamb knows when a teacher needs a little help getting last-minute assessments done, a lot of help with an out-of-control child or a little encouragement as they navigate the profession.
More info and to nominate someone: Go to bensbells.org/BellingForm to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379 for more information.
