Jacksonville parent honored for 7 years of volunteer service

Matt Jordan November 23, 2016

Last Updated: November 23, 2016

Jackson County, Ore — A Jacksonville parent who went above and beyond to help her school was recognized at a commissioners meeting Wednesday morning.

Sandy Metwally was given a community service award by the Jackson County commissioners for her 7 years of volunteer service at Jacksonville Elementary.

Metwally says it’s an honor that she shares with her family.

“I love helping the kids, I love being involved and making a difference for them, I love the creativity side of it, I love working with the crew at Jacksonville, i just love working with good people,” said Metwally.

Metwally was instrumental in fundraising for the school’s new playground and had a leading role as a volunteer for the school’s theater program.

Metwally says her volunteering days are done for now as both her children are moving on to a different school.

Matt Jordan November 23, 2016

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.