The Southlake Kiwanis awarded the Sergeant John Stokes SRO of the Year Award to Officer Brett Roberson for 2023 and Officer Corey Rattan for 2024.   Nominations for the award came from a variety of teachers, school staff, and even residents.

Southlake Kiwanis is part of a global organization that is committed to improving the lives of children through several volunteer and community service initiatives. One of the ways it does that is by recognizing the efforts of first responders, which is why Southlake Kiwanis started the Heart of Service Award to honor Carroll ISD’s school resource officers.

The 2023 award winner, Officer Roberson, “embodies the spirit of service and safety” at Carroll Middle School.  “From offering personal support to addressing emergent needs, whether in collaboration with our staff in emergencies or engaging with students in the carline and lunch line, Officer Roberson is a testament to the profound impact a dedicated School Resource Officer can have on a school community,” CMS administration said.  “We are immensely grateful to have her as part of our team.

Officer Corey Rattan was the 2024 winner for his work at Carroll Senior High School.

“Officer Rattan is not just a guardian of our school grounds,” Principal Christina Benhoff said.  “He is a mentor, a role model, and a friend to our students. He is the first one to show up to a Chinese Club meeting, the first to get on the dance floor at Homecoming to show off his moves, the first to lend a helping hand when there’s physical labor to be done at the high school and the first to jump in when there’s a threat to the same campus that we all love.”

The Kiwanis and both schools wanted to recognize both officers’ service, sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff.