On February 12, 2020, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) announced its Employees of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year.
These nine employees were nominated by one or more of their colleagues or supervisors, who detailed the outstanding contributions they provide to the District that go above and beyond. The nominating individual also described how the candidate demonstrates the District’s four core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
“On behalf of the Board of Education, congratulations to our nine Employees of the Year for earning this outstanding distinction,” shared Superintendent Dr. Greg Plutko. “These individuals exemplify the very best of our district with their unwavering devotion to our students, our employees, and our community. I am proud of their commitment to the PYLUSD mission and vision. Well done to all!”
PYLUSD has a long-standing tradition of surprising its Employees of the Year at their school sites or departments. On Wednesday, February 12, the District’s executive leadership team went out on “Prize Patrol” to honor this year’s winners:
Certificated
Sarah Belsey
Valencia High School
Teacher of the Year
Katie De Graffenreid
Bernardo Yorba Middle School
Teacher of the Year
Jon Matson
Assessment Center, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
Teacher of the Year
Classified
Cheri Krystek
Bus Driver, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
Employee of the Year
Jason Le
Technology Technician, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
Employee of the Year
Karen Tapia
Secretary, George Key School
Employee of the Year
Management
Dana Armstrong
Counselor, El Dorado High School
Certificated Manager of the Year
Meghann Lukach
Activities Director, Esperanza High School
Certificated Manager of the Year
Annette Newton
Executive Assistant, Superintendent’s Office
Classified Manager of the Year
The Employee of the Year Selection Committee made their choices after reviewing all of the compelling nominations. PYLUSD has the absolute best and most caring employees, so the task of making this final selection was very difficult.
The winners will also be recognized at a PYLUSD Board of Education meeting in March.
The District would like to thank all Employee of the Year nominees for the work they do every day to prepare each and every PYLUSD student for success now and in the future.
Be on the lookout for the District’s videos surprising Employees of the Year during the “Prize Patrol.” Visit the District’s YouTube channel by searching for “PYLUSD” in the near future!
Sarah Belsey, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Valencia High School.
Katie De Graffenreid, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Bernardo Yorba Middle School.
Jon Matson, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Assessment Center.
Jason Le, PYLUSD Employee of the Year, Technology Department.
Karen Tapia, Employee of the Year, George Key School.
Dana Armstrong, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, El Dorado High School.
Meghann Lukach, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, Esperanza High School.
Annette Newton, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, Superintendent’s Office.
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