Teacher Honed His Role Model Skills as a Custodian

October 24, 2019

Kevin Knibbs, a third-grade teacher at Cox Elementary School in Dade City, Florida, never thought about a career in teaching until he learned he enjoyed interacting with students. That interaction came from the almost 10 years he worked as a school custodian, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

As a custodian, Knibbs soon realized his job entailed more than cleaning the school building. He discovered the role also included being a positive role model for the students. Knibbs moved up from a custodian to facility manger. He then enrolled in the education program at a local university, continuing to work in the cleaning and maintenance industry until he graduated.

Knibbs is happy his work in schools, both as a custodian and a teacher, has provided a positive male influence in schools located in low socioeconomic areas where many students are raised by a single mother. The principal at Cox Elementary said she knew Knibbs would be a perfect fit for the school because his career track offers a lesson to children in pursuing their goals.

 

Latest Articles

sports stadium, soccer stadium
March 31, 2025 Katrin Ferge

Dispenser Choices Influence Hygiene and Sustainability

March 26, 2025 Marilyn Clifton

Best Practices From the EVS Experts

March 24, 2025 Kathleen Misovic

Look Beyond the Spray and Pray Model to Eliminate Pests

Sponsored Articles

Spartan Chemical Recognized as a Safer Choice® Partner of the Year for 2024
March 19, 2025 Sponsored by SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO.

Spartan Chemical Recognized as a Safer Choice® Partner of the Year for 2024

March 19, 2025 Sponsored by SOFIDEL AMERICAN CORP

Welcome to the New Papernet World

March 19, 2025 Sponsored by PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL 

Less is More™: Smarter Cleaning, Greater Savings

Recent News

Washington D.C.

Clean Advocacy Summit Tackles Education & Urgent Labor Shortages

ISSA President: Advocacy Work Is Essential

Cleaning Industry Prepares for the Long Game of Advocacy