Gwen Croxall has been named the recipient of the November Student Provo Way Award, according to a report published November 11. Croxall serves as a teaching assistant in the Medical Assisting classroom at Timpview High School.
Croxall earned her Utah Endorsed Medical Assistant certification as a junior, a qualification involving rigorous coursework and clinical skills. This year, she returned to the classroom to help a new group of students learn medical skills she has already mastered.
Denise Abbott, a Medical Assisting teacher at Timpview, described Croxall as an invaluable part of the class. Abbott noted in a nomination that Croxall is patient, encouraging, and willing to demonstrate skills again when students need additional help. She assists students as they practice foundational procedures like taking vital signs.
Beyond the classroom, Croxall holds a leadership role on the Timpview HOSA Executive Council. Abbott stated that Croxall's enthusiasm for HOSA is unmatched and noted that she regularly looks for opportunities to contribute to activities or support other students.
Croxall has also been recognized for her ability to build relationships among her peers. She has organized various activities and parties for the Medical Assisting class to create social experiences for her classmates.
Croxall's work as a teaching assistant and student leader is characterized by her ability to notice when others need assistance. Her instructor noted that Croxall's desire to help classmates succeed and her care for the school community made her a deserving recipient of the award.
