Rockin' Volunteer of the Month - January 2009

Volunteer Name:
Dawn Ratiner

Recognized for:
All incredible hands on work done at school and Spirit Week.

Family Highlights:
I have been with my husband, Bobby, for 23 years. We have two sons : Jake, a 7th grader at PMS and Jesse Bear, a 4th grader at McGlannan. My sons are 8th generation Florideans and 3rd generation Miamians.

Professional Focus:
Before I became a mom, I worked in my family's funeral business and also on political campaigns. (Stop laughing)

Somethings we didn't know about you:
1. Their is a whole group of children in the Miami area, that believe I am the Fairy Godmother. I have the uniform to prove it! 2. I am very proud to say that I come from a long line of public servants in Miami and the Florida Keys dating back to the 1800's. My grandfather was on the Dade County School Board, my dad was a City of Miami Commissioner for 29 years and my uncle was in both the Florida House and Senate. 3. I am blessed to have RANDI TRAZENFELD as my one and only sister-in-law!!!!!

Your "motto":
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi
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