Streams Head Custodian Goes Above and Beyond

Parents and students adore Gregg West, who has worked for the school district for 25 years.

When the students arrive at Streams Elementary, there is a team of teachers and staff eager to help. However, there is one man among the group that particularly stands out to the kids and parents—head custodian Gregg West. "My son is excited to see him every single day," a parent said. Mr. Gregg, as he is known at Streams, goes above and beyond what an average custodian would do at school. When the buses roll in each morning, he's there to greet the students by name. At lunch, he gives high-fives and makes sure each child has a smile on their face. "I love doing what I'm doing. The kids are just great," Mr. Gregg said. "It's the best job I've ever had." Mr. Gregg said he thought his life was over when he lost his job during Pittsburgh's …

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