{"id":18852,"date":"2020-02-12T16:06:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T00:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=18852"},"modified":"2020-02-13T13:47:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T21:47:06","slug":"placentia-yorba-linda-unified-school-district-announces-employees-of-the-year-for-2019-2020-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=18852","title":{"rendered":"Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District announces its 2020 Employees of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

On February 12, 2020, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District<\/a><\/span> (PYLUSD) announced its Employees of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s four core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Board of Education, congratulations to our nine Employees of the Year for earning this outstanding distinction,\u201d shared Superintendent Dr. Greg Plutko. \u201cThese 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!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2019s executive leadership team went out on \u201cPrize Patrol\u201d to honor this year\u2019s winners:<\/p>\n

Certificated<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah Belsey<\/strong><\/em>
\nValencia High School
\nTeacher of the Year<\/p>\n

Katie De Graffenreid<\/strong><\/em>
\nBernardo Yorba Middle School
\nTeacher of the Year<\/p>\n

Jon Matson<\/strong><\/em>
\nAssessment Center, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
\nTeacher of the Year<\/p>\n

Classified<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cheri Krystek<\/strong><\/em>
\nBus Driver, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
\nEmployee of the Year<\/p>\n

Jason Le<\/strong><\/em>
\nTechnology Technician, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
\nEmployee of the Year<\/p>\n

Karen Tapia<\/strong><\/em>
\nSecretary, George Key School
\nEmployee of the Year<\/p>\n

Management
\n<\/strong><\/span>
\nDana Armstrong<\/strong><\/em>
\nCounselor, El Dorado High School
\nCertificated Manager of the Year<\/p>\n

Meghann Lukach<\/strong><\/em>
\nActivities Director, Esperanza High School
\nCertificated Manager of the Year<\/p>\n

Annette Newton<\/strong><\/em>
\nExecutive Assistant, Superintendent\u2019s Office
\nClassified Manager of the Year<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The winners will also be recognized at a PYLUSD Board of Education meeting in March.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Be on the lookout for the District\u2019s videos surprising Employees of the Year during the \u201cPrize Patrol.\u201d Visit the District\u2019s YouTube channel by searching for \u201cPYLUSD\u201d in the near future!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Sarah Belsey, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Valencia High School.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Katie De Graffenreid, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Bernardo Yorba Middle School.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Jon Matson, PYLUSD Teacher of the Year, Assessment Center.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Jason Le, PYLUSD Employee of the Year, Technology Department.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Karen Tapia, Employee of the Year, George Key School.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Dana Armstrong, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, El Dorado High School.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Meghann Lukach, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, Esperanza High School.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"EOTY<\/a>

Annette Newton, PYLUSD Manager of the Year, Superintendent’s Office.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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