The Direct Support Employee of the Month winners for October 2021 were recently announced at Ellisville State School. Winners for the month were from left: Cheryl Davis, Bassfield; Tammy Dalton, Columbia; Latasha Mitchell, Waynesboro and Malinda Bass, Laurel.  Rinsey McSwain, Director of Ellisville State School, presented the awards to the employees and congratulated them on the honor. The monthly recognition program is sponsored by the ESS Family and Friends Association.