Dowlan Smith Celebrates 10 Years with Sleek Corporation!

This week marks Dowlan Smith’s ten year anniversary with Sleek Corporation. You may have had the pleasure of meeting Dowlan if you’ve called technical support.


In addition to tech support, Dowlan has worked in many capacities for Sleek Corporation such as writing math algorithms, developing science and social studies titles, and adding new capabilities to the reading and writing content. This variety is one of the aspects of his job that Dowlan credits with keeping him at Sleek for so long. He also genuinely enjoys coming to work, where he likes the interaction with his co-workers and boss and feels a sense of pride for the work he does.

Dowlan grew up in Oklahoma where his dad, a math and science teacher, was his first programming instructor. Now Dowlan proudly continues the family tradition of helping children and getting them excited about their potential by being a part of Sleek Corporation. Doing tech support gives him the chance to not only give help directly to the customer, but also to get a feel for the impact the company has on schools.

When asked what Dowlan likes most about technology, he explained that he enjoys the creativity of coming up with new ideas and playing with the technology to see what will result. Before working at Sleek, Dowlan was an auto mechanic, so he loves taking equipment apart and finding out how it works. Building a car from scratch is one of his dreams.

That dream may be on hold awhile since Dowlan and his wife, an elementary school music teacher, stay pretty busy with their 21-month-old daughter. He can often be found taking walks with his daughter and savoring this precious time in her life. Dowlan has also been known to lend a helping hand at his wife’s school where, after enjoying the school musicals, he frequently helps take down the risers.

Sleek Corporation is proud to call Dowlan a part of the team where his friendly voice is often heard helping customers, giving moral support to a co-worker, or telling the latest story about his adorable daughter. If you call for tech support and speak with Dowlan, don’t forget to congratulate him on his ten-year anniversary. His dedication over the years has contributed to making Sleek Corporation what it is today.



Thanksgiving is the season
for gratitude!
10 Things to be Thankful for:
   
1.

Family and friends

2.
 Experiencing a beautiful sunset
3.
 A special student
4.
 The colors of fall
5.

A gentle breeze against your face
6.
 A favorite movie that makes you laugh
7.
 A smile from a stranger
8.

Hard times that make the good times sweeter

9.
 A chance to make someone's day
10.
 Detours that bring new scenery
   
 


More to be Thankful For:
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Good News


Here are some positive indicators that our schools are improving and that our nation’s educators are continuing to do a great job!

Highlights from the Nation's Report Card (released in July 2005) revealed the following good news:

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Overall fourth-grade and eighth-grade math scores rose to all-time highs.

• Overall fourth-grade reading scores matched the all-time high.
• Hispanic fourth-graders posted the highest reading and math scores in the history of the test.
• Hispanic eighth-graders posted the highest math scores in the history of the test.
• In fourth- and eighth-grade math, higher percentages of white, African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander students performed at or above "proficient" levels as defined by NAEP than in any previous year.
• Forty-three states and the District of Columbia either improved academically or held steady in all categories—fourth- and eighth-grade reading and fourth- and eighth-grade math.

 

Click here for more information of the Nation's Report Card. And keep up the good work!



Leona's Turkey Jambalaya
Submitted by Leona Marshall
Houston ISD

“This is a great way to use up that leftover turkey!”

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped celery hearts (including leaves)
1 half of a green pepper (chopped)
1 can okra
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound of spicy sausage chopped (Earl Campbell works really well!)
1 teaspoon of olive oil
2 cans of stewed tomatoes UN-drained (for the brave use Rotel)
1 cup of water
3 cups of cooked turkey, broken into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon of gumbo file
Salt to taste
3 cups of instant rice, UNCOOKED

Cook the celery, green pepper, onion and sausage in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and okra with their liquids, the water, turkey and the seasonings. Mix well and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, stir in the rice. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Keep it covered! Let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff up the rice and chow down! Makes about 5 large servings.

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