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Board of Education Honors SAUSD Teachers, Support Staff and Classified Employees of the Year

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The SAUSD Board of Education recognized the District’s Teachers, Support Staff, and Classified Employees of the Year during its May 9, 2023 meeting.

The Board honored the following SAUSD employees for their contributions to SAUSD students, parents, staff and community:

Teachers and Support Services Staff of the Year 2024

Alicia Fasheh, Teacher, Muir Fundamental – 2024 Teacher of the Year

Jessica Erickson, Teacher, Villa Fundamental – 2024 Teacher of the Year

Tamara Storms, Teacher, Middle College High School – 2024 Teacher of the Year

Monica Mejia, Counselor, Segerstrom High School – 2023 Support Services Employee of the Year

Classified Employees of the Year 2023

Ana Ornelas, Nutrition Services Assistant, Romero-Cruz Academy - 2023 Food and Nutrition Services Employee of the Year

Eric Lara, Computer Technician, McFadden Institute of Technology - 2023 Technical Services Employee of the Year

Sonia Lizada, Activity Monitor, Muir Fundamental - 2023 Security Services Employee of the Year

Oscar Sanchez, Plant Custodian, Mendez Fundamental – 2023 Custodial Maintenance Services Employee of the Year

Maria Villena, Interpreter/Translator, District Office – 2023 Health and Student Services Employee of the Year

Wendi Turk, Accompanist, Visual and Performing Arts - 2023 Paraprofessional Employee of the Year

Jacquelyn Ortiz, Assessment and Data Specialist, Willard Intermediate - 2023 Clerical & Administrative Services Employee of the Year 

Congratulations to all!