On October 20th, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer Matt Meyer stopped by to recognize Carrie Downie lead school secretary Dominique Spencer for her outstanding service to more than 300 students and their families of Carrie Downie Elementary School.
Ms. Spencer, a 2016 graduate of William Penn High School, organized two events last year during the pandemic. She and other staff worked to raise money to pay for and provide food for families in need, and later that year, spearheaded a collection drive that netted over 300 backpacks and over 200 school supply kits for the students.
County Executive Meyer has proclaimed October 20, 2021 as Dominique Spencer Day in New Castle County.