08/16/2019 -
SCOE held its 2019-20 Back-to-School event on Friday, Aug. 9. The event featured an inspiring talk by Jeff Lefevbre, a Windsor High School teacher and participant in SCOE's Rooster Fellowship. He spoke about how the Rooster Fellowship, designed to increase student engagement, helped adjust his instructional strategies to better connect with all students.
And, as is our tradition, we began the school year by recognizing exemplary employees and colleagues. That included Golden Bell and District Service award winners as well as those who have reached landmark years of service. Here is the list of employees recognized this year. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work!
Golden Bell Awards
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Jorge Torres, Facilities, Maintenance & Operations - Groundskeeper
Jorge was recognized as someone who always goes the extra mile to do the best for SCOE. In his role as groundskeeper, Jorge proactiely manages issues before they impact staff, caring for SCOE school sites around the county. He was described as generous with his time, positive, polite, and professional.
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Nikki Thompson, Special Education Teacher
Teacher Nikki Thompson was recognized as a true team player who helps coach and train other educators and leads by example. She is passionate about her vocation and goes above and beyond to support parents and families.
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Shelley Stiles, Business Services - Director, External Fiscal Services
Shelley was recognized for creating a strong team within her department to serve schools, as well as her collaborative nature and willingness to adapt her practices to best serve districts. She was described as a professional with strong technical abilities, a good sense of humor, and the ability to help others achieve success.
District Service Award
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Hunter Ferrara, Human Resources, Credentials Analyst
Hunter Ferrara, HR Credentials Analyst, received the District Service Award for his kind, collaborative, responsive approach to serving educators.
Nominees
Golden Bell Nominees
Susy Marron
Lynda Sue Pinochi
Angie Duplicki
Jackie Hall
Judy Waller
Hunter Ferrara
Sarah French
District Service Nominee
Candy Amos
Service Pins
40 years of service
Connie Anderson
Dan Porter
35 years of service
Debra Gayaldo
Roberta Jue
25 years of service
Nance Burton
Irma Contreras
Dane DeMattei
Michael Webb
20 years of service
Matthew Miller
Marlene Moore
Sherry Navarro
Eva Stillman
Ana Zavala
15 years of service
Deborah Hudspeth
Saul Huerta
Carolyn Hoy
Stephen Jackson
Vielka Montout
Bonnie Tanner
10 years of service
Mandy Corbin
Caroline DeGuzman
Lucy Eang
Diane Enos
Jackie Hall
Brent Hitman
David Joslyn
Rebecca Kolba
Michael McAuley
Gail O'Brien
Lori Sarver
5 years of service
Catherine Andrade
Norma Leiva-Fernandez
John Fischer
Renee Fong
Zsuzsanne Lindh
Linda Lowe
Sarah Mai
Ben Maul
Nancy Quick
Steven Redfern
Kayla Swain
Jorge Torres
Marie White
