Donna Marie Klein is Payroll / Benefits Clerk for the Encinitas Union School District. She has been employed in the District since 1995. She is best known for her compassionate heart for others. She is kind and thoughtful. She is always willing to help others and is a valuable team player. She maintains a high level of professionalism and is very pleasant to co-workers and those in need of her services and support. Donna Marie has a great sense of humor and brings laughter and light-heartedness to the workplace.

Donna Marie is well organized and conscientious about completing all of her responsibilities in a timely manner. Is a very creative person and enjoys doing crafts and making quilts for relaxation. It is apparent through her involvement with community and church that she is a generous person and her caring ways are evident in all that she does. A colleague said, “She would give the shirt off her back and makes an effort to be sure everyone receives aide.”

Donna Marie’s co-workers describe her outstanding qualities in the following way: 

D is for – Dynamite worker
O is for – Organized
N is for – Neat lady
N is for – Never late for work
A is for – Always courteous

M is for – Major task taker
A is for – Aims high
R is for – Responsible
 I  is for – Interesting
E is for – Excellent worker

Donna Marie is an advocate for kindness and emulates caring and compassion for others. She maintains a commitment of support and service to all employees in the Encinitas Union School District. It is a pleasure to work with Donna Marie on a daily basis.  She is most deserving of the honor of Classified Employee of the Year.