Ms. Minx’s Retirement: “My Day is My Own”

Story & Photo by Emerson Godfrey – Staff Reporter

  From classroom to office, everyone has an important role, but a lot go unrecognized. One overlooked position is a building administration assistant, which, at Lee’s Summit North, is taken by Leslie Minx. Minx has been working for the LSR7 School District since 2004. She moved to North in 2007 and has been trying different positions since.

   “I started in here in the health room and just kind of moved around. And I just look for new places to go and learn new things,” Minx said.

   Minx chose the position of building administrative assistant to challenge herself. She has enjoyed many aspects of working at Lee’s Summit North.

   “Definitely the staff, the people, they are like family. And I get to know some really well, and that’s what makes it a great place to come work,” Minx said.

   Ms. Minx is planning to retire in December, making this her last few weeks in this position. 

   “I got a lot of new things I want to do. Garden, raise chickens, probably sheep, I have grandkids to visit. But just knowing that if I want to go travel, I can travel, if I want to get up and I want to do this today, I can. All the projects I put off for a rainy day or for later, those are all coming to fruition now,” Minx said.

   Ms. Minx has had a great impact on both Lee’s Summit North and the school district, whether seen or not. She will leave behind a legacy of leadership. But hopefully her retirement will allow her to make the day her own.