DAYVILLE — Sonya Newman from Sterling was named Westview Health Care Center’s Employee of the Month for December 2016.

Newman is a 2008 graduate of Quinebaug Valley Community College’s Certified Nursing Assistant program and has been employed at Westview as a CNA since January 2008. 

“Being chosen as Employee of the Month is an outstanding achievement,” said David T. Panteleakos, administrator. “Therefore, for the folks that work alongside Sonya on a daily basis, it comes as no surprise that she has received this distinction for her second time since being employed at Westview. Her indomitable spirit and level of professionalism is an asset to our dedicated staff.” 

In here spare time, Newman enjoys working out, kayaking, reading and spending time with her husband, Tom, her niece, Olivia, and their family dog, Tyson.