Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and winners

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ON COVER
“The Three Rs” bronze sculpture by
Clement Renzi
1925 – 2009
This evening
is proudly
sponsored by
Educational Employees Credit Union
Elizabeth J. Dooley, President/CEO
and
Fresno County Office of Education
Jim A. Yovino, Superintendent
MESSAGE TO EDUCATORS
Jim A. Yovino
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
The Educator of the Year Awards recognizes the bestof-the-best in education. It is inspiring to see so many
outstanding individuals devote their life’s work to one
of the most important professions in our society. The
employees, administrators and teachers honored
tonight are truly changing the lives of students through their dedication,
commitment and passion. Because of them, the next generation develops
the foundation to persevere, dream big and prosper in their communities
and beyond.
This prestigious event is made possible by the exclusive sponsorship of the
Educational Employees Credit Union, who has been our valued partner
since 1991. I extend my deepest appreciation and thanks to EECU for
supporting education in Fresno County.
Now, let’s celebrate our guests of honor as we enjoy this special evening
together.
Elizabeth J. Dooley
President/Chief Executive Officer
Educational Employees Credit Union
Since 1991, EECU has proudly sponsored the Fresno
County Educator of the Year Awards Program, which
recognizes excellence in education. We salute past
and present honorees and acknowledge their many
achievements and contributions to education.
This awards program would not be possible without the hard work and
dedication of the many FCOE employees whose passion for this event
creates a memorable evening for all.
PROGRAM
Entertainment. . . . . Riverdale Women’s Chorale & Fresno County Youth Choir
under the direction of Aaron Bryan
Master of Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren Armstrong
ABC-30, Action News
Greetings from the Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim A. Yovino
Welcome from Educational Employees Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth J. Dooley
President/Chief Executive Officer
Employee of the Year Award Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim A. Yovino
Elizabeth J. Dooley
Setha J. Nhim
2013 Employee of the Year
Administrator of the Year Award Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim A. Yovino
Elizabeth J. Dooley
Marcus P. Johnson
2013 Administrator of the Year
Barnett Award Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim A. Yovino
Teacher of the Year Award Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim A. Yovino
Elizabeth J. Dooley
Roy Swift
2013 Teacher of the Year
Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren Armstrong
ABC-30, Action News
Employee
Teresita M. Lopez
Special Education ATP • Paraeducator
Jim A. Yovino
I am honored and humbled to have been
chosen as the 2014 recipient of the Fresno
County Office of Education’s Employee of
the Year award. I sincerely appreciate this
recognition for my work with students who have
special needs. As this year’s honoree, it is a
privilege to represent my colleagues in the ATP
program. Special thanks to our ATP Program
Manager Mike Butts, my supervising teacher
William Wilkerson, and to the coworkers who
have trusted and believed in me. I especially
want to express my appreciation to all of my
students, Special Olympics athletes, and their
families. It is an honor to be your educator and coach! Finally, I want to thank
my family for their love and support.
Mary Helen Ontiveros
Education Center • Migrant Project Specislist
Selma Unified • Mark G. Sutton
First I’d like to star t by saying that I am
super honored to have been considered for
Employee of the Year for Selma Unified and
then to be chosen as a finalist, WOW. Super,
super, super, honored. I am starting my 28th
year here at Selma Unified and have worked
in a lot of different capacities but for the past
two years, I am home. I am where I am meant
to be. Working as a Migrant Project Specialist
has brought me back to my roots. I work with
the best students, parents and staff. In closing I
would like to thank my wonderful husband and
children for always supporting, motivating and
understanding what I do.
FINALISTS
Selena Rico
Prevention & Intervention Department
Child Welfare & Attendance Specialist
Fresno Unified • Michael E. Hanson
I’m honored to be nominated by my
colleagues at Fresno Unified and also
for being entrusted by Superintendent
M i c h a e l H a n s e n a n d t h e B o a rd of
Education to represent my fellow classified
employees everywhere. Thank you for
always pushing me out of my comfort zone
and seeing in me what I couldn’t always
see in myself. I’d also like to thank EECU
and FCOE for shining a huge spotlight on
the crucial work being done behind the
scenes to identify the barriers of students
with poor attendance and to inspire
change within their lives. Most importantly,
to my husband, Gilbert and our four children- Angel, Gibby, Johnny and Mia,
my love for you is the inspiration behind every decision I make.
SERVICE
Service
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation
determines what you do. Attitude determines how well
you do it.”
–Lou Holtz
Employee
NOMINEES
Kristina Marie Delgado
Caruthers Unified
Orin Hirschkorn
Raymond Henry
Central Unified
Mike Berg
Rick Jex
Riverdale Unified
Jeff Percell
Isabel Pumarejo
Kerman Unified
Robert Frausto
Diana Ramos
Monroe Elementary
Shelley Manser
Silvia Renteria
Mendota Unified
Michael Crass
Gloria Ruiz
Golden Plains Unified
Jesus Cruz
Lizbeth Villasenor
Clay Joint Elementary
Brenda Sylvia
Tria Xiong
Clovis Unified
Dr. Janet L. Young
Therese Campbell
Kings Canyon Unified
Juan Garza
Guadalupe Cruz
Kingsburg Elementary
Dr. Wesley Sever
Michelle Cruz
Washington Unified
John Pestorich
Keith Mendez
Fowler Unified
Eric Cederquist
Elisama Ortega
Coalinga-Huron Unified
Roger Campbell
Blanca Paredes
Parlier Unified
Gerardo Alvarez
Michael A. Rivera
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified
Russell Freitas
Marcello Rosales
Sanger Unified
Matthew Navo
Not Pictured:
Ana Figueroa
Burrel Union Elementary
John Duran
Kingsburg Joint Union High
Margaret Irwin
Orange Center
Judy Marcum
Laton Unified
Carlos Rivas
Raisin City
Administrator
Allison Hernandez
Principal, Pinedale Elementary School
Clovis Unified • Dr. Janet L. Young
I am truly honored and humbled to be among
the finalists for Administrator of the Year. I share
this honor with the dedicated and passionate
staffs at both Pinedale Elementary and Kastner
Intermediate who constantly go above and
beyond to make a positive difference in the lives
of their students. I am deeply indebted to my
colleagues in Clovis Unified and the leadership
of Dr. Janet Young, Mrs. Jeanne Hatfield and Dr.
Eimear O’Farrell for fostering and supporting our
belief that all students can learn at high levels!
None of this would be possible without the love
and support of my mom Sarmite, husband Victor,
daughter Isabella, brother Rick and my dear
friends. They are my everything. I also want to
thank EECU and FCOE for honoring all the outstanding educators for their hard work
and dedication to Fresno County.
Hank Guiterrez
Principal, Fowler High School
Fowler Unified • Eric Cederquist
It is an honor to be a finalist for Administrator of the
Year. I share this acknowledgement with my wife Lisa
and son’s Jordan and Lucas, my mother Henrietta, as
well as all of my family and friends. This would not be
possible if I weren’t blessed with the greatest staff in
the world at Fowler High School – the Redcat Family.
Dedicated, creative, and passionate are just a few
words that describe these incredible individuals!
Thank you to Mr. Eric Cederquist, Superintendent,
for my nomination and to the Board of Trustees for
their continued support. Tonight proves that one can
achieve at the highest level -even when growing up
with a single mom. Thank you to FCOE, EECU, and
the selection committee for all the hard work put into
this program and for honoring all those who work
tirelessly to transform the lives of kids in Fresno County.
FINALISTS
Jared Jack Savage
Principal, Fairmont Elementary School
Sanger Unified • Matthew Navo
I am extremely honored and humbled to
receive the nomination for Administrator of
the Year from Sanger Unified School District. I
would like to thank Superintendent, Mr. Navo,
fellow administrators, as well as our SUSD
Board of Trustees for their ongoing support.
I would also like to thank FCOE and EECU for
making this wonderful recognition possible
for all educators. I would like to thank my
family for their faith, love, and strength. Your
guiding spirit brings calm to the world around
us. I would also like to give special thanks
to the Fairmont teachers, staff, parents,
and students who provide inspiration,
enthusiasm, perspective, and togetherness
each and every day. It is both an honor and a privilege to be part of the Fairmont Family.
WE ARE ONE!
LEADERSHIP
Leadership
“The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach
beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.”
–Blaine Lee
Administrator
Gerardo Alvarez
Parlier Unified
Gerardo Alvarez
Norma Barajas-Ruiz
Selma Unified
Mark G. Sutton
Jeffrey D. Becker
Jim A. Yovino
Evelyn Diaz-Andrews
Jesus Cruz
Javier Gonzalez
Roger Campbell
Not Pictured:
Manuel Bautista
Mendota Unified
Jesse Tafolla
Rebecca Sanchez
Kerman Unified
Robert Frausto
N
NOMINEES
Monica Benner
Juan Garza
Christianna Percell
Riverdale Unified
Jeff Percell
Sherry A. Tharpe
Fresno Unified
Michael E. Hanson
Joey Campbell
Washington Unified
John Pestorich
Bobby Rodriguez
Dr. Wesley Sever
Andrea Valadez
Russell Freitas
Kevin Wagner
Central Unified
Mike Berg
Teacher
Aaron Bryan
High School Teacher, Musical Choral Director
Riverdale Unified • Jeff Percell
I am honored to receive this nomination from
Riverdale Joint Unified Schools. Thank you to the
RJUSD school board for supporting our choral
music program. Thank you to Jeff Percell, Pete
Faragia, and Jeff Moore for your support and
encouragement. Thanks to all of my colleagues
in Riverdale who make it such a great place to
be, especially my accompanist and friend, Katie
Coakley. Thank you to all of my students, past and
present; you make teaching a JOY! Thank you to
EECU and FCOE for putting on this wonderful event.
Special thanks to Jim Yovino and Bob Bullwinkel
for helping make the arts an integral part of every
child’s education. Thank you to my friends and
family. Finally, thank you to my beautiful wife, Tracy,
and our boys, Luke and Matthew, for enduring the long hours and time away. I love you.
Magdalene Bowman
Second Grade Teacher, West Fresno Elementary School
Washington Unified School District • John Pestorich
I’m excited to celebrate this honor with family, friends,
students, and Washington Unified School District
staff. This honor includes all of you because it takes
an educational community to empower students.
I am grateful to FCOE and EECU for providing this
opportunity. My deepest gratitude goes to God for
the passion I have working with children. Thanks
to my wonderful son, Marvin. He is the reason I
became a teacher and I try to treat my students
the way I would want him to be treated. Thank you
Renee Gomez, Gladys Deniz, Linda McGrath, Minh
Diep, Susannah Amezquita, Annie Taylor, Mary
Xiong, Michelle Cruz, Crystal Morin, Sabrina Green,
Lisa Saechao and the West Fresno staff for your
encouragement and inspiration to grow. This has
been a rewarding and humbling experience.
FINALISTS
Scott Okada
English Teacher, Sanger High School
Sanger Unified • Matthew Navo
I would like to thank FCOE and EECU for taking the
time to celebrate so many amazing educators.
I would like to thank Sanger Unified and the
administration team at Sanger High School for
honoring me with this humbling nomination. This
honor is a result of the effort of many noteworthy
individuals. I have had the fortune of being taught
by amazing educators who guided me with their
kindness and example. I must also thank my wife
Myrna, my sons, Ryan and Blake, and my parents
Danny and Jane for unfaltering support and
encouragement. Finally, I must acknowledge
the unforgettable students who have built
amazing memories and moments that make me
believe I have the greatest career in the world.
INSPIRATION
Inspiration
“Come to the edge he said.
They said: We are afraid.
Come to the edge he said.
They came.
He pushed them, and they flew. . .”
–Guillaume Apollinaire
Genevieve Almanzar
Steve Rosa
Teacher
Jo-Ann Beshansky
Clovis Unified
Dr. Janet L. Young
Tina Brar
Selma Unified
Mark G. Sutton
Marie Jeanette Castaneda
Jim A. Yovino
Candice Corn
Sierra Unified
Melissa Ireland
Debbie Herman
Fowler Unified
Eric Cederquist
Tom Lucero
Roger Campbell
Steve Nance
Kerman Unified
Robert Frausto
Christine Rodriguez
Jesus Cruz
NOMINEES
MayKou Moua
Fresno Unified
Michael E. Hanson
Mark A. Bristol
Parlier Unified
Gerardo Alvarez
Carla Correia
Caruthers Unified
Orin Hirschkorn
Pamela Brown-Sherwood
Monroe Elementary
Shelley Manser
Joelle E. Bruce
Kingsberg Joint Union High
Randy Morris
Terri Harrell
Clay Joint Elementary
Brenda Sylvia
Barbara McPherson
Nancy Madrigal
Firebaugh-Las Deltas
Dr. Wesley Sever
Russell Freitas
Not Pictured:
Belinda Contreras
Raisin City
Nancy Aceves
Mendota Unified
Tammy Pilcher
Laton Unified
Chris Williams
Central Unified
Mike Berg
Valerie Zacharchuk
Juan Garza
SPONSOR
Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and winners
for their outstanding contributions to the field of education.
Proud sponsor of the Educator of the Year program since 1991
Board of Directors
Derek F. Scharton.........................................................................Chair
Frank V. Powell, Ph.D........................................................... Vice Chair
David A. Roberts................................................................... Treasurer
Paul Hokokian...................................................................... Secretary
Rick Browning • Cleo Bauer-Papagni
Mike Snell • Barbara Thomas • John Tinker
Teachers
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
PAST WINNERS
Roy Swift
Selma Unified
William Magnusson
William Magnusson
Jill Delano
Sanger Unified
Peggy Foletta
Kingsburg Jt. Union High School
Kent Hammons
Neriada Barba
Kerman Unified
Donna Vincenti
Sanger Unified
Angela Ballew
Sanger Unified
Bill Feaver
Carol Stone
Karen vonFelten
Karin Larka
Fresno Unified
Gary Nelson
Central Unified
Diana Decker
Central Unified
Gina Gravatt
Linda Coleman
Fresno Unified
Anthony Ayerza
Kerman Unified
Stephen Bock
Selma Unified
1995
Laura Allen
1994
Pauline Sahakian
1993
Glenn McFall
1992
Julia Hollenbeck
1991
Robert Bullwinkel
1990
Mario Guerrero
1989
Lee Skidmore
1988
Elizabeth Sullivan
1987
Sherla A. Cox
1986
Lyn Swanson-Natsues
1985
John Panzak
1984
Finian John McGinn
1983
Kathy Soligian Mesple
1982
Valerie Welk
1981
Carl Gong
Helen Hoyt
1980
Verna Benzler
Washington Union High
Clovis Unified
Selma Unified
Clovis Unified
Fresno Unified
Selma Unified
Clovis Unified
Pine Ridge Elementary
Clovis Unified
Kerman Unified
Fresno Unified
Central Unified
Clovis Unified
Sanger Unified
Parlier Unified
Clovis Unified
PAST WINNERS
Administrators
2013
Marcus P. Johnson
1997
Alfred Sanchez
Sanger Unified
2012
Edward Gomes
1996
John Marinovich
Fresno Unified
2011
Norm Anderson
1995
Terry Simerly
Clovis Unified
2010
Tim Lopez
1994
Linda Hauser
Sanger Unified
2009
Rosario Sanchez
1993
Diane Parrish
Fresno Unified
2008
Victoria Armstrong
1992
Gary Kinsey
2007
Samuel M. Hines
2006
Peter Tozlian
2005
Carlo Prandini
2004
Chris Williams
2003
Elaine Beyer
2002
Daniel Safreno
2001
Phil Stovall
2000
Joe Faria
1999
Teresa Wood
1998
Jeff Eben
Selma Unified
Fresno Unified
Central Unified
Clovis Unified
Central Unified
Fresno Unified
Raisin City Elementary
Clovis Unified
Selma Unified
Clovis Unified
Mendota Unified
Fresno Unified
Fresno Unified
Clovis Unified
Fresno Unified
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unifiednsey
sey
PAST WINNERS
Employees
2013
Setha J. Nhim
2012
Salvador Cisneros Jr.
2011
Albert Mendoza
2010
Suzanne Dias
1997
Cheryl Craddock
1996
Gerald Chames
1995
Charles Roberts
1994
Savonia Sharp
2009 Amanda James
Central Unified
1993
Bill Jackson
2008 Steve Fusi
Washington Union High School
1992
George Cisneros
2007 Arturo Huizar
1991
Linda Terry
Fresno county Office of Education
Sanger Unified
2006 Victor Lemus
Kerman Unified
2005 Tim Crow
Clovis Unified
2004 Valentino Vital
Central Unified
2003 Robin Lund
2002 Gabriel Gutierrez
Fowler Unified
2001
Linda Dominguez
Orange Center Elementary
2000 Lydia Martinez
Parlier Unified
1999
Christine M. Lopez
1998
Barbara McColm
Sanger Unified
Fowler Unified
Kerman Unified
West Fresno Elementary
Sierra Unified
Burrel Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary
SPECIAL THANKS
2014 Selection Committee
Jennifer Quinn-Yovino, Chairperson • Fresno County Office of Education
Terry Allen
Marcus P. Johnson
Jonmari Loving
Shannon Monis-Koontz
Setha Nhim
Charlotte Nunn
Carol Stone
Roy Swift
Joy Uyeki
Donna Vincenti
Educational Employees Credit Union Staff
Nicole Franzen • Jim Huff • Patty Martin • Mark Perez • Noemi Valenzuda
ABC - 30
Dan Adams, General Manager
Warren Armstrong • Graciela Moreno
Keith Allen
Anthem Lighting and Visuals
Brent Moser
Clovis Unified School District
C. Tim Quinn
Fresno City College
Entertainment
Hallmark Chamber Orchestra
Sanger Unified School District
under the direction of Dr. George Warren
Riverdale High School Women’s Chorale and Fresno County Youth Choir
under the direction of Aaron Bryan
Fresno County Office of Education Staff
Lisa Benham
Maribel Medina
Jim Goodwin
Jesse Bloodworth
Brian Nunn
Susan Hamp
Stephen Bock
Joe Ricardi
Gloria Hobbs
Roberto Castro
Judy Roberts
Rhonda Lodridge
Don Corona
Phebe Sanglir
LuAnn McCaslin
Paul Gong
Peggy Stathem
Superintendent’s Cabinet
Jim A. Yovino, Superintendent
Linda Bacon • Jan Biggs • Lisa Birrell • Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher
Ruben Castillo • Dr. Kathryn Catania • Pam Coronado • Trina Frazier • Laurie Gabriel
Rick Martin • Raj Sra • Teresa Martinez-Treviño • Valerie Vuicich
Fresno County Board of Education
Keith Eubanks, President
Delbert Cederquist • Dr. Allen Clyde • Mike Robinson • Barbara Thomas
To view and order photos from tonight’s event visit: www.insightphotography.net
fresno county office of education
1111 Van Ness, Fresno, California 93721-2000
www.fcoe.org
(559) 265-3000

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and winners

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