On May 22, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Special Education Department, in collaboration with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), hosted the first annual Exception Educator Event at the Professional Development Academy.
CAC is an organization whose purpose is to help create, promote and maintain high-quality and appropriate programs for students receiving any type of special education services in Placentia-Yorba Linda or Brea-Olinda school districts. It is comprised of parents of students attending regular education and special education classes in the public schools, as well as teachers, district administrators, support personnel, representatives from both public and private agencies, and any other persons interested in the education of all students. This year’s chairperson of the committee is Dr. April Lopez.
In April, the District began seeking nominations of PYLUSD professionals that have made exceptional contributions to students with special needs. Nominations were accepted for any staff member including teachers, aides, therapists, or other individuals that have touched students’ lives or made a significant impact on their education.
This year’s Exceptional Educators include:
- Jennifer Archer
- Pheobe Beckman
- Meredith Castro
- Maria V Cid Tanco
- Michele Daetweiler
- Cynthia Davila
- Randy Eberly
- Chris Gadd
- Marianne Hill
- Linda Jackson
- Wilbert Johnson
- Janice Kishiyama
- Terese Krueger
- Joshua Lay
- Leslie Lutz
- Jill Mc Clain
- Regina Mc Intyre
- Nikko Mostajo
- Ami Mulhall
- Amie Newberry
- Amy Ortlieb
- Jessica Perez
- Laura Richard-Barasch
- Laura Robins
- Betty Schoensiegel
- Sandy Saghbini
- Danielle Sherman
- Geoff Smith
- Tamara Thomsen
- Jenny Valeno
- Joel Vandivort
- Jeanne Wisniowski
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