Robert Walters, a 28-year KISD employee, attained the honor of being his department’s employee of the year for 2010. He works in the maintenance department as a kitchen equipment mechanic, one of three persons holding this position.

Because he likes to help others do their jobs well, Mr. Walters enjoys being able to keep equipment in the schools in the southern portion of the district in working order. He noted, “We equipment mechanics make jobs easier for the hard-working folks in our cafeterias.” Mr. Walters stated, “It is a real honor to be selected as my department’s employee of the year.” Others recognize him as a man who seeks no honor for himself while doing his job exceptionally well.

Mr. Walters came to Texas in the 1980s from Ohio. He met his wife in the KISD when she was a dispatcher for the maintenance department. They have been married for 25 years.

In his spare time, Mr. Walters enjoys fishing, hunting, and spoiling his grandchildren who live in Michigan and Nevada.

About 20 years ago while fishing, Mr. Walters saw a man reaching into the lake and pulling out arrowheads. He decided to look for them himself. Since then, both he and his wife have become collectors of Native American artifacts.

When he retires, Mr. Walters will move to Lake Limestone where he and his wife own 14 acres. In addition to caring for his property, he will enjoy having time to travel and to help his wife with her hobby of creating stained glass artworks.