Nancy Schaeffer

Nominated by Jeff Justice, Executive Director
Location: Community Alternatives Kentucky - Frankfort
Years of service: 11
". . . She approaches each day with an 'I'm here to do whatever you need me to do attitude.'"
Having been promoted up the DSP ladder, Nancy Schaeffer's responsibilities now include those normally performed by two Residential Directors. And, as expected, she turned the program around, securing a one year certification from Kentucky's Department of Mental Retardation. She also unwinds with a guitar, showing the people she serves how to play and sing along.